gig economy
noun
: economic activity that involves the use of temporary or freelance workers to perform jobs typically in the service sector
One reason the gig economy has taken off: People tend to change jobs more frequently and many enjoy the flexibility of choosing when and where they work.—
Marcia Pledger
Marcia PledgerWhile they are still able to work, boomers will be a big part of a subset of the sharing economy that is sometimes called the "gig economy." Gigs are what they sound like: assignments, contracts or part-time jobs.—Linda Nazareth
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The strike comes amid growing concerns over the treatment of gig economy workers in India, where rapid economic growth has been accompanied by poor labor standards in many sectors.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Platform managers and policymakers should recognize the impact of extreme weather on gig economy and take preventive measures to meet user needs during heat waves, balancing operational efficiency with the health of the gig workers.
—Susan F. Lu,
run Ge,
wenzheng Mao, Harvard Business Review, 27 Nov. 2024
With the rise of the gig economy, millions of workers are turning to their phones to generate extra income.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
As Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Toward $100,000 Price Now Hackers Are Using Snail Mail In Cyber Attacks—Here’s How
How To Leverage The Gig Economy
Tapping the resources of the gig economy can be challenging.
—Jason Leverant, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Platform managers and policymakers should recognize the impact of extreme weather on gig economy and take preventive measures to meet user needs during heat waves, balancing operational efficiency with the health of the gig workers.
—Susan F. Lu,
run Ge,
wenzheng Mao, Harvard Business Review, 27 Nov. 2024
With the rise of the gig economy, millions of workers are turning to their phones to generate extra income.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
As Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Toward $100,000 Price Now Hackers Are Using Snail Mail In Cyber Attacks—Here’s How
How To Leverage The Gig Economy
Tapping the resources of the gig economy can be challenging.
—Jason Leverant, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Gig economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gig%20economy. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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