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Employment and Jobs

The Gig Economy's Next Act: Balancing Flexibility and Security for Workers

The gig economy is here to stay, and I love listening to people’s stories of why they choose to do it. A driver for one of my recent rides on Lyft told me, “With Lyft, I’ll never be broke, and I can put money away for my kid’s music lessons.”

BY David Risher

Blog Post

2 weeks ago
Employment and Jobs

Unveiling Sustainable Pathways in the Gig Economy

Over the past decade, the “gig economy” has become a common term, as increasing numbers of workers piece together gigs to make a living, and app-based ...

BY Frances Almodovar

Blog Post

12.07.2023
Employment and Jobs

Job Quality Newsletter — Gig Work and Good Jobs

People have been working short-term jobs for centuries, but over the past two decades, apps like Uber and Instacart have popularized the idea of a “gig e ...

BY Shelly Steward

Blog Post

08.07.2023
Employment and Jobs

Good Work in the Gig Economy

App-based short-term work, often called gig work, has been around for more than a decade. As use of app-based services has grown and become part of many people’s daily lives, so has awareness of the risks and challenges it presents to workers. During the pandemic, attention on gig work surged as thousands of unemployed service workers turned to apps for an income, and millions relied on these workers to deliver food and other essentials to their homes. Coming out of the pandemic, what is the status of gig work today, and what does the future hold?

Event

07.20.2023
Employment and Jobs

Gig Worker Learning Project: Phase One Progress Report

Inconsistent questions, terms, and definitions prevent a comprehensive understanding of who gig workers are and what they need.

BY Shelly Steward, & 1 more

Publication

02.08.2023
Employment and Jobs

Celebrating and Reimagining Worker Rights

Every worker deserves a quality job. Let’s build a better future of work — with greater freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all.

BY Maureen Conway

Blog Post

09.02.2022
Employment and Jobs

Celebrating and Reimagining Worker Rights

Every worker deserves a quality job. Let’s build a better future of work — with greater freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all.

BY Maureen Conway

Of Interest

09.02.2022
Employment and Jobs

Celebrating and Reimagining Worker Rights

Every worker deserves a quality job. Let’s build a better future of work — with greater freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all.

BY Maureen Conway

Video

09.02.2022
Employment and Jobs

EOP Newsletter, April 2022

Confronting inequity, restoring the promise of work, and broadening opportunities are essential to building a more free, just, and equitable world.

BY Economic Opportunities Program

Of Interest

04.29.2022
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