Gig Workers

Business News

The Gig Economy Is Growing -- But Where Is It Headed?

A contributor argues that Uber drivers and Grubhub delivery personnel deserve the same wage guarantees and other benefits as full-time employees

Career

The Surprising Reality Is Freelancers Are Happy and Prospering

The gig economy proves that independent contract work is much more than something to do between jobs. It can be a full-time career.

领导

The Secret to Retaining Productive Remote Workers Is Remembering They Are People

Employers must embrace remote workers by understanding their needs.

Growing a Business

Israeli Firms Are Putting New U.S. Small Businesses on The Map

Solopreneurs need all the help they can get. These three companies deliver small-businesses with the services they need to do their best.

Career

Today's Gig Economy Treats Workers as Expendable Cogs in the Machine, but That's About to Change

The next generation of freelancers will have careers, not just gigs.

Legal

How the Gig Economy Hurts Workers and Consumers

Freelancers are not subject to traditional worker protection and accountability laws, and operate largely outside the social safety net.

Thought Leaders

How America-First Entrepreneurs Can Combat the Effects of Outsourcing

Large corporations may employ huge numbers, but the reality is that small businesses collectively have a lot of power. By banding together to create strong networks of innovation and competition, entrepreneurs can positively impact the American economy.

Thought Leaders

Why Freelancing Is Perfect for Introverts

内向的人s are naturally good at structuring their own time and don't get stir crazy working at home.

Thought Leaders

The Affiliate Marketing Model: A Blueprint for Success in the Gig Economy

Don't get caught in an old-fashioned marketing model. Take advantage of the freedom and flexibility the gig economy offers.

Science & Technology

Future Technology Will Bring Terrifying Prospects You Can Innovate Against

The way the world works is changing, which raises both questions and opportunities.

Growing a Business

How to Stay Motivated Working From Home

Working from home gives you that cherished freedom, but plenty of distractions, as well.

Thought Leaders

What Driving for Lyft Taught Me About Community and the Sharing Economy

Making a human connection is as important as making a living. There is a new economy emerging that combines the two.

Career

How to Navigate Freelancing When You Have a Day Job

Working a job all day and freelancing the rest of the time is tough but digital tools are making it easier.

Taxes

Don't Sell Yourself Short in the Gig Economy

Too many solopreneurs and freelancers are mispricing themselves in the labor market. Get out a sharp pencil and get it right.

Growing a Business

How the Gig Economy Is Changing Work for Women

The freelance and contract economy opens up options for time, balance and flexibility.