by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, Management
One of the most visible impacts of the coronavirus pandemic has been on the gig economy and overall jobs. With migrant labour moving back to their hometowns and rapid digitisation induced by restrictions, several businesses have now been made redundant. However, some...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | California, Featured, Future of Work, Gig Workers
The decision California voters face on Proposition 22 boils down to this: should a handful of companies be allowed to create a new gig contractor category for their workers that doesn’t include employee protections and benefits, like unemployment insurance and workers...
by dankeelan | Oct 20, 2020 | Future of Work, Gig Workers
Freelancing is the future. As the term has expanded beyond its original meaning to act as a short of umbrella term covering independent contractors, consultants and the otherwise self-employed who don’t run a brick-and-mortar, freelancing is becoming an increasingly...
by dankeelan | Oct 20, 2020 | Future of Work, Remote Work, Technology, Tools
Many businesses are suffering due to COVID-19, but Logitech is enjoying rapid growth and an explosion in sales The company manufactures PC accessories and peripherals including mice, keyboards, headsets, cameras, and video equipment — all of which have been in...
by dankeelan | Oct 20, 2020 | California, Featured, Future of Work, Gig Workers
A ballot measure would create a new legal classification for Uber drivers, Instacart shoppers, and DoorDash deliverers—not quite employees, but not the independent contractors they’ve been until now. Under Proposition 22, lavishly funded by the gig...
by dankeelan | Oct 13, 2020 | Future of Work, Remote Work, U.S. Economy
Most Microsoft employees are still working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the tech giant will apparently offer them more freedom to do so when its offices reopen. The company circulated “hybrid workplace”...
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