The rise of platform-based work has transformed labor markets. Nearly 10 million Americans have participated in the gig economy over the past decade. This transformation may have important effects on ...

The gig economy is not just a trend. In fact, it has become a new way of life, the new normal. Gig work has become the go-to option for those who want to earn income without sacrificing flexibility.

The gig economy is one of the defining innovations of the 21st century. It has revolutionized how people earn a living, offering flexibility, independence, and opportunity on a global scale. From U.S.

Many real estate investors don’t set out to build rental businesses. Rather, they stumble into them. Think of the Gen Xer who just inherited their parent’s home, the professional who’s moving out of ...

The gig economy is fueling innovation, but it’s also causing chaos. Here’s how smart companies are fighting back. While the gig economy offers flexibility, it also brings instability, from ghosting ...

We are fast becoming a nation of freelancers, temps and on-call hired help. In 2015 nearly 16% of workers had freelance jobs, a 10% jump from a decade ago. In fact, all of the net employment growth ...

SSA’s gig economy has grown rapidly due to expanding mobile internet access, the spread of smartphones, and the adaptability ...

Gig workers remain outside the protections of formal employment. They are effectively part of the informal sector—serving the economy but unaccounted for ...

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