What is the gig economy and what's the deal for gig workers?
Nov 22, 2024 · The gig economy is growing. It uses digital platforms to connect freelancers with customers to provide short-term services or asset-sharing. Here's what you need to know.
The future of the gig economy, and other jobs news this month
Jun 4, 2025 · Digital labour platforms are reshaping work, from side hustles to AI-driven jobs, as the ILO meets to discuss the future of the gig economy - and other jobs news to know.
Gig workers among the hardest hit by coronavirus pandemic
Apr 21, 2020 · Gig workers are among the hardest hit economically by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey. AppJobs – an online platform to compare app-based jobs around …
The gig economy: How can we make it fairer?
Oct 1, 2021 · Gig work offers flexibility and boomed during the pandemic; however, some have complained about low wages with few benefits.
More than ever we need a gig economy that works for everyone
Nov 21, 2022 · The gig economy has become an essential income source for a growing number of workers on both sides of the Atlantic. Currently, gig workers have to make a trade-off …
How can we measure the gig economy? - The World Economic …
Sep 7, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders …
How can we protect workers in the gig economy?
Nov 30, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and …
What exactly is the sharing economy? | World Economic Forum
Dec 13, 2017 · For example, TaskRabbit is arguably part of the on-demand, gig, collaborative and sharing (assuming the Tasker’s skills were previously underutilised) economies. Airbnb’s …
The Future of Work - How Work Will Look Like by 2030
Jan 10, 2020 · The future of work will have 4 different possible scenarios as per research. Here's how the future of work will shape up by the year 2030.
Future of Jobs Report 2025: These are the fastest growing and …
Jan 9, 2025 · The Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 examines how broadening digital access is affecting the world of work – and looks at the fastest growing and declining job roles.