Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I help you prepare & make sense of the world of emerging technologies The gig economy, once primarily associated with ...

The gig economy has become a significant part of the U.S. labor market, driven by platforms like Uber, DoorDash, and various freelancing opportunities. This economic model allows individuals to engage ...

In recent years, there has been an emerging shift in when, where and how people are choosing to work. Instead of being a loyal, corporate drone, scratching and clawing their way up the corporate ...

The gig economy continues to prosper, fueled by some recent legal wins, which have been delivered at a crucial juncture for businesses reliant on the flexibility and cost efficiencies that come with ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Katrina Ávila Munichiello is an experienced ...

The gig economy has revolutionized how many people work, offering flexibility and the opportunity to earn money on your terms. However, with this freedom comes the challenge of managing irregular ...

A guide on how to identify the best candidates in today’s gig worker talent pool and how leaders can successfully incorporate them into their workforce. The gig economy allows companies to tap into an ...

The number of gig workers rose 55% to 1.2 crore in FY25 from 77 lakh in FY21, driven by rising smartphone adoption and the ...

The survey highlights that financial inclusion also lags behind for gig workers as the sector has ‘thin-file’ credit access, which remains a concern ...

At 2 a.m. on a Tuesday, Maria delivers her 14th food order of the night, calculating whether she’s earned enough to cover her daughter’s medication. Like millions of gig workers worldwide, she exists ...

Gig work, symbolized by crowd work, on-demand work, and freelancing, has expanded rapidly worldwide. The convenience of being able to accept work with just a smartphone has provided many with flexible ...