What is the gig economy?

What is the gig economy? You’ve no doubt caught a lift from a ride-sharing service before, had a meal delivered by a guy on a bike or rented out someone else’s apartment for a weekend away. Well such services are all part of a system known as the gig economy or collaborative economy. Just like performers who are paid on a per gig basis, workers are increasingly being paid task by task. It’s a direct consequence of the rise of the digital world, in particular that of smartphone apps. You could call it the Uberisation of the world of work. Let me guess; that comes from Uber drivers, does it? Why would companies want to do that? Could that change any time soon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is Wikileaks? Who is Spiderman? What is the Santa shortage? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices