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Many associate the word “gig” with musicians jumping job-to-job, playing different venues every night. But the “gig economy” that gets discussed in the news today is different. It refers to a new segment of the service economy, including freelancers and independent contractors who take short-term or temporary positions. These positions are often flexible on where workers are located, allowing people to work remotely or on a self-defined schedule. Unlike full-time, permanent employees, gig workers have less job security, but enjoy greater freedom in their work lifestyles. Employers of gig worke...
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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted typical working habits in 2020 and 2021, and there is much speculation about how things are going to settle down moving forward. In its latest report, ‘TMT Predictions 2022’, leading data and analytics company GlobalData offers its view on the future of work. The report reveals that reshoring – when the production of goods is returned to the company’s original country – gig economy regulation, and flexible working will become the new norm. Q3 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more As 2021 draws to a close,Amrit Dhami, Thematic Analyst at Glo...
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Young people crave freedom, flexibility, and work/life integration—all the perks of gig work. Workplace trends expert Rick Grimaldi says if you provide these benefits PLUS a sense of stability and belonging, your company will thrive in the long run. Q1 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Hoboken, NJ (June 2021)—Since the gig economy exploded on the scene during the Great Recession, it has reshaped the American workforce. Consider that today, more than one-third of Americans report that they are participating in one way or another, with 49 percent of adults under 35 “gigging it.” Cert...
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“The gig economy fortress has successfully defended itself against the latest flurry of arrows designed to pierce its walls. Q1 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Deliveroo Wins The Latest SkirmishDeliveroo PLC (LON:ROO) has consistently argued in court that the way it engages with its riders means that they are self-employed and so should not be classed as workers. Now the company has won the latest skirmish in its legal fight with judges dismissing an appeal, ruling that because riders are not in an employment relationship with the company, they could not form a collective bargain...
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Virginia Senator Cites Negative Impact On Gig Economy, Freelancers And Independent Contractors Q1 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Senator Warner's Concerns With The PRO ActWashington, D.C. – The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW), composed of hundreds of organizations representing millions of businesses that employ tens of millions of workers nationwide in nearly every industry, released the following statement today in response to Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) announcing his concerns with the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act during a press availability this week. ...
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The gig economy has provided support to those on unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Most workers look to unemployment benefits or build up personal debt when they are laid off from work, but the gig economy has provided another source of support during this difficult time.Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and moreGig economy takes a bite out of unemploymentUnemployment approached 15% in April, and a study from MIT Sloan School of Management Visiting Professor Jordan Nickerson revealed how much of an impact the gig econ...
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