They aren't responsible for providing employee benefits, such as sick leave and health insurance, and they often don't have to provide workers with office space, equipment and training.
In a gig economy, businesses save money and resources. They aren't responsible for providing employee benefits, such as sick leave and health insurance, and they often don't have to provide workers with office space, equipment and training. A gig model also enables a business to contract with experts, who might be too expensive hire as full-time staff, for specific projects.