The use of temporary work to supplement a traditional job continued to grow and by 1995, 10% of all Americans worked in alternative employment, according to LinkedIn.
The gig economy is not a new concept — with its roots dating all the way back to 1915 when jazz musicians coined the term “gig” to refer to performances. The use of temporary work to supplement a traditional job continued to grow and by 1995, 10% of all Americans worked in alternative employment, according to LinkedIn.