For every else (like me) who had never heard the term ‘gig economy’ before:
A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations hire independent workers for short-term commitments. The term “gig” is a slang word for a job that lasts a specified period of time. Traditionally, the term was used by musicians to define a performance engagement.
For every else (like me) who had never heard the term ‘gig economy’ before:
A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations hire independent workers for short-term commitments. The term “gig” is a slang word for a job that lasts a specified period of time. Traditionally, the term was used by musicians to define a performance engagement.
AKA a “contractor”, AKA a 1099 (vs. W2) ‘employee’.