by dankeelan | Oct 31, 2023 | Featured, Gig Workers, Jobs
The global freelancing and side gig industry, known as the “gig economy,” is projected to swell to a staggering $14.39 billion by the year 2030, and is on track to be the largest contributor to the overall workforce, making up 5% of the U.S....
by dankeelan | Oct 31, 2023 | Featured, Gig Workers, Insurance, U.S. Economy
Since COVID-19, more Americans have been making the switch to independent contract and gig work, especially in the trucking and transportation space, which is changing the types of insurance coverage needed. According to James Walloga (pictured), Allied World’s...
by dankeelan | Oct 31, 2023 | Gig Workers, Technology
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving job market, the gig economy has become a prominent feature of the employment landscape. The gig economy, characterized by short-term, flexible, and often freelance work, has transformed the way people work and earn a living....
by dankeelan | Oct 23, 2023 | Future of Work, Gig Workers
The gig economy is not a new phenomenon, but it is becoming more prevalent and popular among young workers, especially Gen Zers and millennials. According to a new analysis from Bank of America, 40% of Gen Zers and 31% of millennials have a side gig, compared to 25%...
by dankeelan | Oct 17, 2023 | Gig Workers, Healthcare
Shawnika Howell has been a nurse for 13 years, primarily in long-term care, but around the time of the winter 2021 COVID-19 surge, she decided to find some extra work through something new: an app called Clipboard. The app lets nurses and nurse aides book...
by dankeelan | Oct 17, 2023 | Featured, Gig Workers, Insurance
Insurance is vital for gig workers because they lack consistent employer-provided benefits. The gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent jobs. In this economy, workers are...
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