Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on inclusive capitalism and investment to help society. We’ve been talking about the gig economy in the United States, ...

The gig economy might seem relatively new, but it is actually centuries old. And in many parts of the world it is grueling. An “informal” worker in Mumbai, for example, might get up before 5:00 a.m.

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Gig work has never been more widespread — and more challenging. Over the past decade and a half, ...

The September jobs report showed stronger-than-expected growth with 119,000 jobs added, but unemployment ticked up to 4.4%. Goldman Sachs finds 20% of laid-off workers turn to gig work, earning only ...

The gig economy has reshaped the world of work and offered newfound flexibility and opportunities while challenging traditional norms. As its influence grows, it is crucial for stakeholders, including ...

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, ...

There are broad cultural and political debates about the impact of the gig economy – including the positive and negative effects that it may have on workers. But how do gig workers themselves describe ...