We’ve been looking into the U.S. Gig Economy across various facets, based on our recent research into the trend. In our previous column we looked at numbers that suggested about a third of the U.S.

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 ...

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 ...

If work for companies like Uber and Lyft once carried some appeal for offering flexibility, the kind of labor it has come to represent is now used by some as shorthand for a raw deal. By Kellen ...

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 ...

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 ...

In today’s growing “gig” economy, workers and customers connect directly through computer programs or smartphone apps. Most people taking on these gigs work for themselves. They choose when and where ...

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If you're looking for high-speed internet, this cable giant is known for offering a variety of plan selections, including its gig and multi-gig services. Comcast's Xfinity is one of the country's ...

Back in August, Allyssa Lewis was on the phone catching up with her older sister, Bella, chatting about meeting up later in the day. "I was like, 'hey, it's the weekend, can you do my hair?' She was ...