Gig Workers Explained

Nov 22, 2024the gig economy is growing. Jun 4, 2025digital 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. But what are the downsides to going freelance and joining the gig economy?

Nov 1, 2019gig workers are often treated as individual businesses who should compete against one another. Jun 26, 2025the global gig economy is expanding rapidly, offering an opportunity to reimagine work models while prioritizing inclusion, resilience and well-being. Aug 19, 2021flexible workers have been crucial during the pandemic but they often don't have a financial safety net.

Nov 21, 2022the 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. Jun 28, 2016is the gig economy good or bad for the future of employment?

Aug 26, 2021the gig economy has branched out from musicians and artists into wider areas of the workforce, such as uber and airbnb. Four experts explain the common challenges faced.