The gig economy: what is it, why is it in the headlines and what does the future hold? thumbnail
The gig economy: what is it, why is it in the headlines and what does the future hold?
www.weforum.org
gig economy involves the exchange of labour for money between individuals or companies via digital platforms that actively facilitate matching between providers and customers, on a short-term and payment-by-task basis, A growing gig. Image: Mastercard Gig Economy IndustryOutlook and Needs Assessment
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  • gig economy involves the exchange of labour for money between individuals or companies via digital platforms that actively facilitate matching between providers and customers, on a short-term and payment-by-task basis,
  • A growing gig. Image: Mastercard Gig Economy IndustryOutlook and Needs Assessment
  • Independence and flexibility were cited as the main aspect that people working in the gig economy
  • “Issues such as benefits, income-security measures, and training and credentials offer room for policy-makers, as well as innovators and new intermediaries, to provide solutions”,

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