Tech
How Blockchain Is Poised to Disrupt the Gig Economy
The next several years will see rapid adoption as market-shifts in employment continue.
By Chris Young
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Human Resources
Why the Government’s Gig Economy Data Falls Short
A new Bureau of Labor Statistics study on freelancers misses the mark.
Thought Leaders
Both Workplaces and Gig Economy Companies Are Killing People, This Stanford Professor Warns
'Dying for a Paycheck' author Jeffrey Pfeffer dispels the myths of gig work as a reprieve from the 9-to-5.
Human Resources
Policies That Help Gig Workers Improve Their Skills Will Help Small Businesses Grow
Business growth is slowed by the shortage of skilled workers, even as millions of workers are underemployed and looking for more opportunity.
Human Resources
The Future Is Freelance: How to Optimize Independent Worker Output
By treating freelancers like human beings, companies can ensure they'll never be at a loss for top talent, even on the most challenging projects.
Thought Leaders
7 Reasons Why the Gig Economy is a Net Positive
Flexibility and variety are just the tip of the iceberg.
Thought Leaders
Tomorrow’s Gig Economy Marketplaces Are Smarter, Larger and More Global
Here are three trends that will rock the future of the gig economy.
Human Resources
Don’t Confuse Driving for Uber With the Freelancer Economy Powering America’s Entrepreneurial Boom
The travails of workers employed by ride-hailing and delivery platforms are real but often mask the success of freelance workers in the knowledge economy.
Thought Leaders
Think the Gig Economy is of Interest Only to Small Tech Outfits? Big Companies Are Diving in, Too.
Three ways workplace rules must adapt to match the 21st century's evolving economic opportunities
By Joe Rinzel
Business News
Is the Gig Economy Killing the 9-to-5 Job? No, But It’s Giving It a Run for Its Money.
Boomers, in particular, are benefiting in retirement (or semi-retirement) as Uber drivers, knowledge workers and dog-walkers.
Human Resources
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.
Building a Business
The Gig Economy Is Reinventing the Enterprise — Don’t Get Left Behind
The American enterprise is living on borrowed time, but there's no reason to panic. Seize the opportunity to get ahead of the curve by embracing freelance workers.
Thought Leaders
Side Gigs Are a Thriving Part of the Economy That Economists Probably Aren’t Measuring Very Well
The dog walker you hired online is an example of the personalized and localized economy traditional economic measures might not be capturing.
By Greg Waldorf
Building a Business
How ‘Unconventional’ Workers Can Be the Answer to Your Company Culture Woes
Offering freelance positions at your company is no longer about worker desperation but worker convenience.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Ensure Your Company’s Contract Workers Don’t Feel Left Out
The gig economy has changed much about the relationship between employers and the people they hire but the basics of how to treat people remain the same.
By John Rampton
Building a Business
Are You Building a Business or Creating a Job for Yourself?
Is it just you behind a desk or are you delegating the work? The distinction is an important one.
Human Resources
3 Ways Fast-Growing Companies Land the Best Talent
With unemployment at a 16-year low, competition for the best employees is fierce.
Human Resources
Top 5 Ways Freelancers Can Stay Competitive in the Gig Economy
Give yourself an edge with these tips.
Marketing
8 Ways to Make Money As a Digital Nomad
With the right skills and a good internet connection, you can make a living anywhere.
By R.L. Adams
Thought Leaders
The Secret to Retaining Productive Remote Workers Is Remembering They Are People
Employers must embrace remote workers by understanding their needs.
Human Resources
What WeWork’s Department Store Takeover Means for Freelancers and Your Blended Office Culture
Here's what business owners need to know to successfully navigate the new reality of blended office environments.
By Yu Liu
Side Hustle
18 Ways You Can Make Money Right Now
Much is possible with a smartphone and a fast internet connection.
By R.L. Adams
Building a Business
Open Enrollment: An Important Moment for America’s Self-Employed
More than a million self-employed people have purchased insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Human Resources
Empowering Entrepreneurship Begins With Affordable Health Coverage
The gig economy that generates the talent startups can afford depends upon health insurance freelancers can afford.
Side Hustle
10 Side Hustles Ideal for Making Some Spare Cash In the Evenings
Making extra money after work is very relaxing if you're worried about bills.
Side Hustle
10 Money-Making Side Hustles Jobs You Can Start for Free or Cheaply
Thanks to technology, what used to be hobbies are now opportunities to make extra income.
By Marsha Hunt
Thought Leaders
Dear Entrepreneurs: Small Is Still Beautiful
What's so great about taking it to the next level? Bigger doesn't mean better, or more successful, over the long term.
By Alex Chriss