While there is no official definition for the term, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) defines a gig as “a single project or task for which a worker is hired, often through a digital marketplace, to work on demand.”
One of the most prevalent trends in the modern workforce is the gig economy. While there is no official definition for the term, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) defines a gig as “a single project or task for which a worker is hired, often through a digital marketplace, to work on demand.” Gigs come in many shapes and sizes. Some are like short-term jobs, with workers utilizing them as a way to be self-employed.