Gig Economy Index

NEW DATA: 58 Percent Of Gig Workers Don’t Hold Full-Time Jobs — And Don’t Want To

NEW DATA: 58 Percent Of Gig Workers Don’t Hold Full-Time Jobs — And Don’t Want To
NEW DATA: 58 Percent Of Gig Workers Don’t Hold Full-Time Jobs — And Don’t Want...
August 22, 2018  |  Gig Economy

The gig economy was once seen as a temporary holdover — an opportunity to earn supplemental income by taking on ad hoc work designing websites,...

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Looking Past The Assumptions Of Gig Work
Looking Past The Assumptions Of Gig Work
June 29, 2018  |  Gig Economy

It’s the standard complaint of people when they get old. Those youngsters are just so darn lazy, unwilling to make their way in the world...

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For True Story On The Gig Economy, Details, Along With Data, Matter
For True Story On The Gig Economy, Details, Along With Data, Matter
June 08, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Dueling headlines show that when it comes to the gig economy, differing data tell different stories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Freelancer.com And Escrow.com Aim To Ease Gig Workers’ Financial Woes
Freelancer.com And Escrow.com Aim To Ease Gig Workers’ Financial Woes
May 18, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Payment frictions are rife in the global gig economy. For example, clients might be reluctant to wire funds internationally, forcing freelancers to endure lengthy waiting...

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Payment Issues Take Center Stage In The Gig Economy
Payment Issues Take Center Stage In The Gig Economy
May 17, 2018  |  Gig Economy

It’s being treated as victory — perhaps a mild one, but still a win — for workers in the so-called gig economy: A recent ruling...

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NEW REPORT: Understanding The Long Tail Of The Gig Economy
NEW REPORT: Understanding The Long Tail Of The Gig Economy
May 17, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Why the Gig Economy is Growing – and What’s Holding It Back Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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With Gig Economy Booming, Job Marketplaces Find A New Role
With Gig Economy Booming, Job Marketplaces Find A New Role
November 07, 2017  |  Gig Economy

Post-recession, with gig workers now powering 33 percent of the U.S. workforce, the on-demand worker seems very mainstream. But paying these workers on demand is...

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NEW STUDY: Gig Economy 2.0: Faster Payments No Longer An Option
NEW STUDY: Gig Economy 2.0: Faster Payments No Longer An Option
November 06, 2017  |  Gig Economy

They’re college students earning money around class schedules, laid-off professionals waiting for a recruiter to call back and mothers without time for a traditional 9-to-5...

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