by dankeelan | Sep 6, 2022 | Gig Workers, India
More than 1 in 2 (52 per cent) gig workers in India feel that their work environment makes it challenging to upskill or find new job opportunities, a report showed on Tuesday. Almost 50 per cent of online platform workers find their jobs...
by dankeelan | Sep 6, 2022 | California, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
So-called gig workers are everywhere in the economy — Uber drivers, food delivery people, and others. In today’s workforce, they’re basically considered an independent contractor under the law. There aren’t many rules that govern gig work — on the federal...
by dankeelan | Aug 31, 2022 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Insecure income associated with nontraditional employment known as “gig work” has a negative impact on the overall health and well-being of U.S. workers, according to a new article by researchers from UTHealth Houston. A pre-press version of the findings,...
by dankeelan | Aug 31, 2022 | Featured, Gig Workers, Jobs, Tips
The idea of making extra money on the side can sound immensely appealing, especially if you need extra cash. However, a lot of side gigs require work experience and skills that not everyone has, which can really put a dent in your ability to earn. Fortunately, the gig...
by dankeelan | Aug 31, 2022 | Gig Workers
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...
by dankeelan | Aug 31, 2022 | Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Americans have embraced the return to normal — traveling, eating out, and seeing movies. But when it comes to work, many have tried something different: saying goodbye to a conventional 9-to-5. The alternatives? Starting a...
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