Tommy Sondgroth, who grew up in Hollister and maintains deep roots in the community, recently launched a smartphone application that aims to compete with the big-box behemoths of the gig economy while ...

By allowing for subsections of the workforce to be compensated with subminimum wages, the gig economy depresses the wages of regular employees. With roughly 36% of employed Americans participating in ...

The gig economy is all about short-term work arrangements. What distinguishes the gig economy from traditional economies is its demand-driven nature and transient job positions. In the gig economy, ...

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 ...

The labor market is experiencing an ongoing slowdown in job creation and hiring, turning the workforce into an exclusive club with high standards for admission. This is especially true for young ...

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released draft rules for the implementation of India’s four labour codes and invited feedback from stakeholders, signalling a major step towards nationwide ...

America is fast approaching a historic milestone. By 2027, freelancers will make up more than 50 percent of the workforce, marking a fundamental shift in the U.S. labor market. Yet many of these ...

In the ever-changing world of work, 2026 is ushering in fresh dynamics across the gig economy, workforce trends, and globalization. These developments highlight how technology, consumer behavior, and ...

Every few years, Aziz Ansari learns about a new sociological phenomenon and funnels it into his work. In the mid 2010s, his fascination with modern dating trends informed large chunks of his stand-up ...

The global insurance industry is heading into a transformative year in 2026, with seismic shifts driven by the rise of AI, the urgency of customer experience (CX), expansion into uncharted markets ...

India's gig workforce has increased significantly over the years, powering the rise of platform giants in segments ranging from quick commerce to logistics. But the real challenge is balancing worker ...