More than two years of a pandemic economy have resulted in a paradigm shift between worker and employer. As we come to terms with this next evolution of capitalism, one undeniable change is the move from traditional to transient employment schemes.
Workers have begun decoupling from their workplaces and, in turn, their employers. Work-from-home arrangements have many employees revelling in newfound freedom, and they’re less willing to return to the status quo. What’s more, temp, gig and contingent-style workers are on the rise and showing no signs of slowing.
These forms of employment have long been a part of the modern workforce, but their exponential growth in popularity among employers and employees makes them worthy of re-examination. If temp and gig work can benefit both businesses and workers, then perhaps it’s time to reflect on how we compensate rather than commodify them for their essential role in a global economy.
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