The last decade has seen the rise of the gig economy, comprised of independent contractors in flexible jobs. Its trajectory has been slow, certain and steady. In fact, even before the pandemic, the ...

Gig work has advantages—but also downsides. Gig work has become extraordinarily popular—referring to those who work on a freelance, temporary or independent basis. It’s an effective model for those ...

Jojo, a rideshare driver, works seven days a week to make ends meet. The former veteran taxi driver lost her job about seven years ago at a time when traditional taxi companies were quickly losing ...

Last October, the East Bay Economic Development Alliance, a nonprofit in Oakland, California, hosted a virtual event called “Beyond the Gig Economy.” The Presidential election was a week away, and a ...

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal that could drastically reframe the distinction between independent contractors and employees, potentially making it easier for ...

Gig Harbor is finishing a plan to guide future housing development over the next 20 years, including townhomes, cottage housing and apartments or condominiums. The city’s community development ...

Hyderabad: The Centre’s intervention, urging quick-commerce companies to drop the ‘10-minute delivery’ norm has been welcomed ...

Multi-gig plans might look impressive with their fast speeds and solid value in terms of cost per Mbps. But you must be aware that they deliver more bandwidth than most people will ever use. Despite ...

Quick commerce firms like Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, among others, are likely to reconsider their 10-minute delivery strategy ...

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 ...