The people changing retirement with side hustles
6 years, 5 months ago

The people changing retirement with side hustles

BBC  

The people changing retirement with side hustles Cooper Neill 68-year-old Hays expanded his Fiverr offerings to scriptwriting and copywriting, which he is able to complete flexibily from his home in Fort Worth, Texas Many of the workers powering the gig economy aren't the young people you might expect. “‘Nobody wants to employ me anymore.’” She’d taken pride in her work installing home improvements for elderly and disabled residents in Hackney. But, she says, “I didn’t feel confident enough to go and apply for anything.” When a friend told her about TaskRabbit, an app that allows workers to hawk all kinds of services – hands-on jobs like assembling furniture or sillier tasks like waiting in line for novelty breakfast foods – she was intrigued. “To not know what kind of client you’re going to meet – it’s quite exciting,” says Haller. At a certain point, I said, ‘I want to try something different.’ – Dan Hays For other boomers, gig work is a way to finally pursue their passions.

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Online platforms and workers to benefit as Budget formalises gig economy
2 months ago

Online platforms and workers to benefit as Budget formalises gig economy

Live Mint  

Online platforms such as Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon and Flipkart are likely to see increased interest for delivery-partner and warehouse-worker jobs as the Union Budget has proposed formalising the gig economy, industry executives told Mint. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her budget speech on Saturday that gig workers would be provided health insurance under the government’s flagship Ayushman Bharat …

Understanding the gig economy in the age of AI
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Understanding the gig economy in the age of AI

Hindustan Times  

The recent report by Ipsos Research Private Limited has revealed that a staggering 88% of gig workers rely on gig economy platforms as their primary source of income. The gig economy's flexibility has slowly entered almost all industries, with employers and gig workers recognising the opportunity for mutual advantage. As per the Skilled Employment in Construction Sector in India report …

Understanding the gig economy in the age of AI
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Understanding the gig economy in the age of AI

Hindustan Times  

The recent report by Ipsos Research Private Limited has revealed that a staggering 88% of gig workers rely on gig economy platforms as their primary source of income. The gig economy's flexibility has slowly entered almost all industries, with employers and gig workers recognising the opportunity for mutual advantage. This, in turn, will generate more employment opportunities for both skilled …

Opinion: The gig economy sucked in millennials like me. Will we ever get out?
1 year, 2 months ago

Opinion: The gig economy sucked in millennials like me. Will we ever get out?

LA Times  

Delivery service is the kind of gig work that has become common in recent years. Since 2013, I’ve piecemealed together part-time jobs that include private tutor, substitute teacher, fitness instructor, story time program leader and freelance writer. In 2013, after two years teaching seventh-grade writing, I decided to apply for master’s programs and took on my first part-time gigs as …

Gig economy shifts as Uber takes on supermarket delivery, government pushes for minimum employment standards
1 year, 11 months ago

Gig economy shifts as Uber takes on supermarket delivery, government pushes for minimum employment standards

ABC  

The gig economy — demonised for starvation wages, disempowered workers and eroding workplace rights — might be growing up. Key points: Uber and a transport union have signed a "charter" calling for minimum conditions It means drivers must be paid at least as much as it costs to do the work Apps may be trying to get ahead of proposed …

Gig economy: Building a more conducive ecosystem for the workers in 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

Gig economy: Building a more conducive ecosystem for the workers in 2023

Firstpost  

Over the last five years, the Indian gig economy has evolved from a pool of primarily low-skilled workers to a $15 million strong workforce across low, mid and high-skill segments. Now that the Indian gig economy has matured to a certain extent, it becomes the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to step together and create an ecosystem that is more …

Gig Workers Are Getting Crushed by the Review Mill
55 years, 3 months ago

Gig Workers Are Getting Crushed by the Review Mill

Wired  

After experimenting with most freelance marketplace platforms, Stockholm-based Lars, who is a writer and translator, settled on Fiverr in September 2021. “I was always at the top of Fiverr’s first search page before, then in the blink of an eye, all my gigs were at the bottom of the very last page,” explains Lars, who like all other gig workers …

Explained | Is it time for the gig economy?
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | Is it time for the gig economy?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Moonlighting — or employees working for remuneration with entities other than their employers — has been a hot topic in recent months. Swiggy announced a ‘moonlighting policy’ that allows employees “to pursue their passion for economic interests alongside their full-time employment.” What does the law say? If the power to regulate the behaviour of the workmen …

Gig economy and 'Uberisation' overhaul as Albanese government preps laws to change employment
2 years, 6 months ago

Gig economy and 'Uberisation' overhaul as Albanese government preps laws to change employment

ABC  

Minimum wages, job security and better conditions could be coming for millions of Australian workers in the so-called "gig economy". "The problem with the gig economy across industries is that it is reducing and lowering the entitlements and the rights and the protections of workers," Jordan O'Reilly says. "Without changes, without a real hard look at the growth of the …

Is disruption ahead for the gig economy?
3 years, 1 month ago

Is disruption ahead for the gig economy?

Hindustan Times  

When they first entered our lives, gig economy platforms seemed to herald an urban revolution. This counter-narrative paints gig platforms as shady internet intermediaries, which have been able to inflate their own valuations by exploiting workers and trampling on their rights. If gig economy evangelists invoke a glorious future where no one needs to be chained to a nine-to-five routine, …

Our expanding gig economy must treat workers fairly
3 years, 3 months ago

Our expanding gig economy must treat workers fairly

Live Mint  

The gig economy and its growing fault lines between gig employees and platform companies are in the news again, with 50 women “partners" of Urban Company’s salon and spa vertical protesting against policy changes that will come into effect from January. The gig economy refers to “economic activity that involves the use of temporary or freelance workers to perform jobs …

Gig apps for a pandemic economy: Part time, no commitment
3 years, 7 months ago

Gig apps for a pandemic economy: Part time, no commitment

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s the student that needs to have money to …

Gig economy ‘like quick sand’ for vulnerable workers who face insecurity and indignity, report says
5 years, 2 months ago

Gig economy ‘like quick sand’ for vulnerable workers who face insecurity and indignity, report says

The Telegraph  

Workers in Britain’s gig economy are struggling to escape from a toxic combination of pervasive financial insecurity and indignity as temporary jobs leave them with little certainty over their future, a new report has claimed. The rise of the gig economy in recent years has seen apps like Uber, Deliveroo and others offer flexible working opportunities, with at least one …

My Side Hustle Has Changed My Life, But I Wouldn't Recommend It. Here's Why.
5 years, 3 months ago

My Side Hustle Has Changed My Life, But I Wouldn't Recommend It. Here's Why.

Huff Post  

A woman types on her laptop computer. I’m not alone in scrabbling to make extra income in my spare time ― 44 million Americans report working a side-hustle, with millennials driving the trend. Others squeeze in Uber shifts or freelance work around studying or use gig economy income to support them as they pursue a perhaps low-paying passion project. While …

What is the gig economy? Your questions, answered
5 years, 6 months ago

What is the gig economy? Your questions, answered

CNN  

CNN — California has had it with the companies that control the so-called gig economy. The state is on the verge of passing AB-5, a bill that would make it more difficult for employers to treat their workers as independent contractors, also known as gig economy workers. “Gigs” in this sense are essentially short-term or project-based work, and “gig workers” …

The ‘gig’ economy. It’s creating lakhs of jobs — but workers don’t see it as a long-term option
5 years, 7 months ago

The ‘gig’ economy. It’s creating lakhs of jobs — but workers don’t see it as a long-term option

The Hindu  

Slim and soft-spoken, Venugopal S. is nearly always on the move. Each day carries with it insecurity and stress.” Venugopal’s story echoes with thousands of urban youth and recent migrants to cities where technology-based gig jobs — such as Uber, Ola, Swiggy, Zomato, Dunzo and many others — outnumber available opportunities in the formal employment market. Oxford Internet Institute’s FairWork …

Economic Slowdown: How to protect your job from the ongoing recession
5 years, 7 months ago

Economic Slowdown: How to protect your job from the ongoing recession

India Today  

India's ongoing economic slowdown is not only created serious challenges in front of the government but also brought a major reason for current recession in various sectors. Keeping in touch with old colleagues is necessary even if you are not actively looking for a job at that point of time," said Joel, RiseSmart's General Manager. "In my opinion, the answer …

The gig economy is not intrinsically a bad thing. In fact, it’s given many of us a great opportunity
5 years, 9 months ago

The gig economy is not intrinsically a bad thing. In fact, it’s given many of us a great opportunity

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In many …

Why Hasn't The Gig Economy Killed Traditional Work?
6 years ago

Why Hasn't The Gig Economy Killed Traditional Work?

NPR  

Why Hasn't The Gig Economy Killed Traditional Work? Sundararajan has been pushing the idea that the gig economy — and specifically work done through digital platforms like Uber and Airbnb — will conquer traditional employment. Sponsor Message When asked about the onslaught of data contradicting his thesis, Sundararajan said the Bureau of Labor Statistics continues "to underestimate the size of …

For Workers in the Gig Economy, Client Interactions Can Get … Weird
6 years ago

For Workers in the Gig Economy, Client Interactions Can Get … Weird

Wired  

If you work in the gig economy, things can get weird. And the already-ambiguous situation is further complicated by the fact that most gig workers are independent contractors who need good reviews from the client and who don’t have access to an open-door human resources department or colleagues they can complain to. by Alexandrea J. Ravenelle University of California Press …

The appeal and perils of the gig economy
6 years, 5 months ago

The appeal and perils of the gig economy

Live Mint  

One of the big trends we have seen over the last decade is the rise of the “gig economy”—where, instead of full-time employment, organisations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements. The UK Labour Party has announced that if it comes to power, it will ensure full employment rights for gig economy workers, including sick leave and maternity leave. An …

What is the gig economy and why is it so controversial?
6 years, 6 months ago

What is the gig economy and why is it so controversial?

Wired  

Getty Images / Oli Scarff / Staff What do delivery couriers, Uber drivers and TaskRabbits have in common? They're all part of the gig economy, and their work may lead to new labour laws if the government heeds the call for changes made in Matthew Taylor's review. Gig economy workers can also work for more traditional companies, which have changed …

Labour would give 'gig economy' workers full employment rights, John McDonnell says
6 years, 6 months ago

Labour would give 'gig economy' workers full employment rights, John McDonnell says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Labour government would give temporary workers and those on zero-hours …

On the job: Gig economy takes you away from 9 to 5 grind
6 years, 9 months ago

On the job: Gig economy takes you away from 9 to 5 grind

Deccan Chronicle  

People around the globe are increasingly veering away from traditional employment models to undertake freelance work. Pratik Solanki, co-founder, Weybec Studio believes that “Many professionals choose to work independently because of the slow growth and monotony they experience in the 9 to 5 job format. “Small enterprises with space crunch are happy to hire freelancers on a project basis who …

The 'gig economy' is cheating millennials, so why are they its biggest fans?
6 years, 9 months ago

The 'gig economy' is cheating millennials, so why are they its biggest fans?

ABC  

According to The Jetsons, the problems of the 21st century were meant to be your robot servant losing a screw or your flying car not being as flashy as your neighbour's. Many millennials struggling to find a job in their chosen field have turned to the "gig economy" to pay their rent. Why millennials love Uber Eats As the economy …

Gig economy: Growing number of older workers taking temporary jobs to ease transition into retirement, study finds
7 years, 1 month ago

Gig economy: Growing number of older workers taking temporary jobs to ease transition into retirement, study finds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In fact, more than 10 per cent of all …

The conundrums of a gig economy
7 years, 8 months ago

The conundrums of a gig economy

Live Mint  

“There were laws created for businesses and there were laws created for people. What the sharing economy did was create a third category: people as businesses.” This quote by Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky lucidly explains the “gig economy”, a trend that is gathering momentum in India as big software companies like Wipro and Infosys hire gig workers on a project-to-project …

Gig economy threatened by increasing regulation to ensure workers' rights
7 years, 8 months ago

Gig economy threatened by increasing regulation to ensure workers' rights

ABC  

It's been an interesting year for the multinational gig economy — the loose conglomeration of companies including Uber, Deliveroo and Airtasker that connect users online with independent contractors willing to deliver something to them, drive them around, or complete miscellaneous tasks. Earlier this month, UK Prime Minister Theresa May launched the Taylor Review into Employment Practices in the Modern Economy, …

The gig economy of the 18th Century
7 years, 8 months ago

The gig economy of the 18th Century

BBC  

The gig economy of the 18th Century Alamy The ‘one person, one career’ model is a relatively recent phenomenon – centuries ago, many in the middle class had multiple jobs to make ends meet, writes Tawny Paul. The Taylor Report, the UK government’s recent major review of modern work, paid particular attention to the “gig economy”. The diaries of three …

Gig economy will create social classes and divide Australians, UTS researcher says
7 years, 9 months ago

Gig economy will create social classes and divide Australians, UTS researcher says

ABC  

Australia is at risk of being stratified economically if the 'gig economy' continues to grow, according to University of Technology Sydney future of work research director Sarah Kaine. Freedom versus manipulation Initially viewed as disruptive technology that worked to shake up existing industry and provide workers with flexibility, Dr Kaine said gig platforms were now being viewed with more scepticism …

Uber-style casual gig economy employment becoming the new 9 to 5
7 years, 10 months ago

Uber-style casual gig economy employment becoming the new 9 to 5

ABC  

The traditional workforce is evolving quickly before our eyes, with casual contracts or the "gig economy" disrupting taxi and food delivery industries. Gig economy growth One-third of Australians freelanced last year Forty per cent of Americans use freelance apps for work Uni graduates beginning to split-role freelance to find work "A lot of people have never worked in the traditional …

Goodbye Jobs, Hello 'Gigs': How One Word Sums Up A New Economic Reality
9 years, 2 months ago

Goodbye Jobs, Hello 'Gigs': How One Word Sums Up A New Economic Reality

NPR  

Goodbye Jobs, Hello 'Gigs': How One Word Sums Up A New Economic Reality Enlarge this image toggle caption Hong Li/Getty Images Hong Li/Getty Images The obvious candidates for word of the year are the labels of the year's big stories — new words like "microaggression" or resurgent ones like "refugees." So for my word of the year, I offer you …

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