The gender pay gap is far worse for women who freelance than for those in full-time employment, a US study shows. Men working in some sectors of the gig economy charge an average of 48% more than women. Accounting and consulting is the sector with the widest pay gap for freelancers. Unequal pay contributes to gender disparities which will take 132 years to address at the current rate of ...
Is the gig economy good or bad for the future of employment? The answer to that question will depend on whether governments can keep up with the changing nature of work.
The gig economy is growing. It uses digital platforms to connect freelancers with customers to provide short-term services or asset-sharing. Here's what you need to know.
What is the gig economy and what's the deal for gig workers?
Digital labour platforms are reshaping work, from side hustles to AI-driven jobs, as the ILO meets to discuss the future of the gig economy - and other jobs news to know.
The future of the gig economy, and other jobs news this month | World ...
The global gig economy is expanding rapidly, offering an opportunity to reimagine work models while prioritizing inclusion, resilience and well-being. Empowering gig workers is crucial to sustain the model and requires collaborative action from platforms, governments and worker organizations to ensure fairer outcomes for all. Asia, at the epicentre of the gig economy’s growth, is uniquely ...
Gig workers are often treated as individual businesses who should compete against one another. But it is once they come together as colleagues that they can collectively bring about better wages and working conditions. 4) Finally, the real future of the gig economy that we should be looking to is one characterised by democratic ownership.
The gig economy: how to make it more fair in 4 steps
The gig economy has become an essential income source for a growing number of workers on both sides of the Atlantic. Currently, gig workers have to make a trade-off between the flexibility and tax benefits that gig work brings, and the social protections and support mechanisms that traditional employees benefit from. Policies can be implemented to level standards and working conditions across ...
More than ever we need a gig economy that works for everyone
Gender pay gaps far worse for women in the gig economy, says study ...
Being your own boss might look like an increasingly attractive option. But what are the downsides to going freelance and joining the gig economy? This video by the World Economic Forum and TED-Ed explains.
Should you go freelance? What to know about the gig economy | World ...
The gig economy is changing the way we work. Now regulation must catch ...
How can we measure the gig economy? - The World Economic Forum
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Inc.com on MSN: Why Gen-X is the most underrated generation in the gig economy
Inc.com: The Robot Revolution Needs Human Help—and It’s Creating a New Gig Economy
The Robot Revolution Needs Human Help—and It’s Creating a New Gig Economy
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is barely a month into the job, and he's already aggressively seeking to follow through on his campaign pledge to crack down on the gig economy. In recent weeks, his ...
Even with a master's degree, it's a gig economy Last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs over the month of February. Ahead of next week’s employment ...
Global Voices Online: African women make economic gains through global gig economy
Wealthopia on MSN: The death of the 9-to-5: How the 'gig economy' rewrote the American dream
The death of the 9-to-5: How the 'gig economy' rewrote the American dream
That is a defining principle of the modern gig economy that platform companies across the globe are attempting to duplicate. For instance, when more Uber drivers compete for rides, the platform can ...
NBC Chicago: Why the ‘Gig' Economy May Not Be the Workforce of the Future
The "gig" economy might not be the new frontier for America's workforce after all. From Uber to TaskRabbit to YourMechanic, so-called gig work has been widely seen as ideal for people who want the ...
Why the ‘Gig' Economy May Not Be the Workforce of the Future
AOL: A gig work CEO explains the jobs most likely to survive automation in 2026 and beyond
A gig work CEO explains the jobs most likely to survive automation in 2026 and beyond
Crowdfund Insider: Gig Economy Set to Expand in 2026, Driving Changes in Workforce Trends and Global Payments Adoption
In the ever-changing world of work, 2026 is ushering in fresh dynamics across the gig economy, workforce trends, and globalization. These developments highlight how technology, consumer behavior, and ...
Gig Economy Set to Expand in 2026, Driving Changes in Workforce Trends and Global Payments Adoption
inc42: Gig Economy’s Uneasy Unit Economics And The High Cost Of Home Delivery
Gig Economy’s Uneasy Unit Economics And The High Cost Of Home Delivery
Gig work offers flexibility and boomed during the pandemic; however, some have complained about low wages with few benefits.
The new EU rules address the employee rights of gig workers, acknowledging roles undertaken on digital platforms, from delivery drivers to microworkers.
Here's how new EU rules propose to make gig work fairer? | World ...
Millions spent on humanoid robots depend on gig workers recording daily tasks, signaling a shift in AI training and work.
The New Republic: Trump Is Quietly Showing His True Feelings About Gig Workers
Tim Fung is the founder and CEO of Airtasker, a gig work app based in Australia.Airtasker Consider a trade if you're a gig worker looking to avoid getting replaced by artificial intelligence. Many ...
Markets Insider: Nearly 3 in 10 (29%) Gig Workers Risk Significant Penalties by Not Declaring Gig Income - Despite Regulations Requiring Gig Platforms to Report Workers’ Income to the CRA: H ...
Of concern, the survey reveals that hundreds of thousands of Canadian gig workers are taking risks when it comes to hiding income from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This is despite the introduction ...