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The Gig Economy

[Editorial]Jobs have changed. We have gone from a company being the bedrock of the community to chasing the lowest common denominator.All around were bedrocks of industry—Stanley W...

Shift in the Economy: Gig Work Evolves from Side Hustle to Primary Source of Income

TAMPA, Fla. — August 26, 2026 — Independent contract work is no longer just a temporary stopgap or side hustle for extra pocket money. According to new data released by financial t...

The Typical Gig Worker Is Changing – and Struggling More Than Ever to Make Ends Meet

New research examines how gig work is evolving and why many workers face growing financial pressure. The post The Typical Gig Worker Is Changing – and Struggling More Than Ever to...

Festive online retail surge set to lift gig hiring as platforms prepare for five-year high

The growth comes as India’s online retail market is expected to cross $90 billion in calendar year 2026, expanding 22-24 per cent from a year earlier

The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits.

China Regulates the Gig Economy

China’s gig economy has become a structural feature of the country’s labor market, prompting the government to propose its first nationwide regulations specifically designed to est...

The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits.

A home away from home for gig workers

Most platforms treat riders as a cost item: Vuchi

Informal Economy Index: Giving visibility to invisible gig workers

Ariana Agarwal’s aim was to turn compassion into action and make India’s informal workers count

Gig work a full-time job for many in India, finds survey

Workers face unsafe working conditions, excessive working hours, increasing climate-related risks, inadequate social protection, and limited access to even basic workplace faciliti...

Government to modify labour survey to capture gig economy, unpaid household workers

Periodic Labour Force Survey will include additional questions to measure labour underutilisation

The On-the-Go Economy: How Flexible Payment Options Drive Small Business Mobility

The modern marketplace isn’t tied to one spot anymore. Small businesses are thriving on the move, from busy food markets and pop-up shops to tradespeople working in customers’ home...

Is the Gig Up? Equity Compensation for Platform Workers, Influencers, and Brand Ambassadors

The Safety Net and the Gig Economy: Policy Attitudes and Political Participation

The Safety Net and the Gig Economy: Policy Attitudes and Political Participation By Juhyun Bae and Jake Haselswerdt The emergence of the so-called gig economy has reshaped the labo...

I'm a firefighter who turned to Uber as a temporary gig. It's been a tough way to make money

Matthew Guerrero, an Uber driver in Southern California, discusses the financial challenges of driving, impacted by high gas costs and low tips.

Is Gen-Z Ditching the 9-5? | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger

Should you dump the corporate grind for the freedom of a side hustle—or is that itch better left unscratched? In today's episode, Jill, Mark, and special guest host Kayla Sabbagh d...

Concierges, adjuncts, potato chip tasters: US employers relying more on ‘disposable’ workers

When I leave my Boston condo every day, I say good morning to the concierge, who works for a contracting company providing staff to residential buildings. When I conduct an intervi...

Posthaste: Gen Z embraces side-hustle entrepreneurship

Nearly half of gen-Zers are operating a side hustle along with their primary job

GigU App Review 2026: Is It Worth It For Drivers?

See how GigU helps gig workers evaluate offers and make informed decisions, plus how to join the iPhone iOS waitlist. The post GigU App Review 2026: Is It Worth It For Drivers? app...

Workers Are Choosing Seasonal Work Over Salaries: Is Flexibility Becoming More Valuable Than Stability?

Up until about a decade ago, the traditional career path for most people has been pretty straightforward. You study if... The post Workers Are Choosing Seasonal Work Over Salaries:...

America’s disposable workforce is growing. It comes with hidden costs

Below, Paul Osterman shares five key insights from his new book, Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment. Paul is a Professor Emeritus of Human Resources and Manage...

America’s Gig Workers Turn to an Old-School Union

More than 50,000 California ride-share drivers signed cards to join the newly formed California Gig Workers Union. This marks the biggest effort in the U.S. yet to organize a workf...

Zip explores an EWA play

The buy now, pay later company may start a U.S. earned wage access service as an “income-smoothing” complement to its business.

Gig workers with advanced degrees command high rates in AI training

The rise of specialized gig work in AI training could deepen labor market divides, emphasizing the value of advanced degrees in tech fields. The post Gig workers with advanced degr...