Gig Economy: Page 9

Thought Leaders

7 Reasons Why the Gig Economy is a Net Positive

Flexibility and variety are just the tip of the iceberg.

Thought Leaders

Tomorrow's Gig Economy Marketplaces Are Smarter, Larger and More Global

Here are three trends that will rock the future of the gig economy.

Career

Don't Confuse Driving for Uber With the Freelancer Economy Powering America's Entrepreneurial Boom

The travails of workers employed by ride-hailing and delivery platforms are real but often mask the success of freelance workers in the knowledge economy.

Leadership

Think the Gig Economy is of Interest Only to Small Tech Outfits? Big Companies Are Diving in, Too.

Three ways workplace rules must adapt to match the 21st century's evolving economic opportunities

Business News

Is the Gig Economy Killing the 9-to-5 Job? No, But It's Giving It a Run for Its Money.

Boomers, in particular, are benefiting in retirement (or semi-retirement) as Uber drivers, knowledge workers and dog-walkers.

Career

The Surprising Reality Is Freelancers Are Happy and Prospering

The gig economy proves that independent contract work is much more than something to do between jobs. It can be a full-time career.

Growing a Business

The Gig Economy Is Reinventing the Enterprise -- Don't Get Left Behind

The American enterprise is living on borrowed time, but there's no reason to panic. Seize the opportunity to get ahead of the curve by embracing freelance workers.

Thought Leaders

Side Gigs Are a Thriving Part of the Economy That Economists Probably Aren't Measuring Very Well

The dog walker you hired online is an example of the personalized and localized economy traditional economic measures might not be capturing.

Growing a Business

How 'Unconventional' Workers Can Be the Answer to Your Company Culture Woes

Offering freelance positions at your company is no longer about worker desperation but worker convenience.

Growing a Business

5 Ways to Ensure Your Company's Contract Workers Don't Feel Left Out

The gig economy has changed much about the relationship between employers and the people they hire but the basics of how to treat people remain the same.

News and Trends

A Look at the Key Recruitment Trends Starting 2018

From an HR perspective, organizations need to embrace a Resource-based view of the firm's strategy for a higher engagement

Starting a Business

Are You Building a Business or Creating a Job for Yourself?

Is it just you behind a desk or are you delegating the work? The distinction is an important one.

Resumes & Interviewing

3 Ways Fast-Growing Companies Land the Best Talent

With unemployment at a 16-year low, competition for the best employees is fierce.

Growth Strategies

Top In-Demand Skills Freelancers Need to Stay Competitive in a Gig Economy

Freelancers must acquire multiple skills and expand horizons to leverage the global opportunity

Career

Top 5 Ways Freelancers Can Stay Competitive in the Gig Economy

Give yourself an edge with these tips.