This study aimed to advance our understanding of inclusive HRM in freelance employment. The following research question was studied: What does inclusive HRM in freelancers’ employment relationships entail, taking into account the organizational needs and freelancers’ psychological contracts? In a qualitative research design, consisting of semi-structured interviews with eight dyads of HR managers and freelancers we explore three themes: (1) organizational needs in freelance employment, (2) how inclusive HRM activities can fulfill the psychological contracts of freelancers, and (3) HR managers’ and freelancers’ perceptions of employment relationships.

Based on the data collected by use of the interview guide, the anonymized transcripts are developed. Based on these transcripts, member checks were typed and sent to the respondents for approval. After the approval for each respondent was received, the data was coded resulting in a code book.