Digital platforms have made it easier than ever for potential clients and these types of flexible employees to connect and form mutually beneficial partnerships.
Digital platforms have made it easier than ever for potential clients and these types of flexible employees to connect and form mutually beneficial partnerships. The types of jobs typically found in the gig economy include highly skilled, independent consultants with specialized skill sets ranging from IT professionals, designers, administrative assistants, IT Field services, and many others. Companies benefit from the ability to tap into niche areas of expertise on an as-needed basis while still keeping their core workforce lean, flexible, and agile - making them more competitive in the global marketplace. Gig workers get to enjoy freedom from traditional employment opportunities like having no fixed working hours, fewer taxes deducted than employees, autonomy over projects, and setting their own rates. This way, employers and employees gain many advantages from the increasing use of gigs within organizations worldwide.