10 Best Articles on Gig Economy
The most useful articles on gig economy from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
Top 5 Gig Economy Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on gig economy by Refind users in 2024 so far.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on gig economy—all under 10 minutes.
The gig workers fighting back against the algorithms
In Jakarta, ride-hailing giant Gojek’s fleet of motorbike taxi drivers are building worker power through worker community.
Dealing with Difficult Customers? How Gig Workers Push Back
When faced with difficult customers, gig workers engage in different resistance tactics to gain back some control over their jobs, according to new Wharton research.
These are the skills you need to be successful in a hybrid environment
Working for a company where some employees are remote and others are in the office requires new habits and systems.
6 Traits That'll Make You Indispensable at Work
In my experience at all levels within large organizations as well as small ones, the team members valued the most, and usually promoted first, are the ones seen by others as indispensable or "goto"…
Gig Workers Were Promised a Better Deal. Then They Were Outsourced
A new subcontractor industry in Europe is benefiting from platforms’ efforts to clean up their image and comply with stricter employment rules.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on gig economy.
The Gig Economy Is Failing. Say Hello to the Hustle Economy.
Unemployed teachers, cooks, dancers are turning to Patreon, Twitch, and OnlyFans
Rethinking the On-Demand Workforce
Digital talent platforms have matured, and many companies are using them to hire skilled gig workers. Now they need to get strategic about it.
The Online Gig Economy’s ‘Race to the Bottom’
How digital platforms are increasing competition for lots of different types of work
Machine Money and People Money — What’s The Future of Work? — Medium
A Conversation about Universal Basic Income with John Maynard Keynes and Paul Buchheit
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