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  1. Jun 12, 2024 · The gig economy has emerged as a transformative force in the global labor market, characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. This shift is reshaping how we understand employment, work-life balance, and economic stability. The rise of...

  2. 6 days ago · The life of these platform-based gig workers is a living example of how the climate crisis has a disproportionate impact on those from lower income groups and how the country’s poorest are the worst hit as temperatures rise, with their jobs, wages and health harmed. While reports suggest that workers in more traditional industries, such as those employed at brick kilns, are at an even greater risk, delivery workers too are among the most vulnerable sections.

  3. Jun 18, 2024 · Gig workers make up an increasing proportion of the United States workforce. The official number rose to 57.3 million people, 36% of the U.S. labor force in 2023. In 2024, this number is expected to pass 76 million.

  4. Jun 10, 2024 · A gig economy is a labor market that relies heavily on temporary and part-time positions filled by independent contractors and freelancers rather than full-time permanent employees. Gig...

  5. Jun 17, 2024 · According to a Nasscom Aon report, India's gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2030 -- up from 7 million in 2021. This means gig workers will constitute 4.1% of the total workforce ...

  6. Jun 21, 2024 · According to a report by the government think-tank NITI Aayog, India’s gig workforce is expected to expand to 23.5 million workers by 2029-30, three times the estimated 7.7 million in 2020-21. Another report by the Boston Consulting Group predicts that the gig economy has the potential to serve up to 90 million jobs (roughly 30% of India's ...

  7. Jun 17, 2024 · According to Taskmo, demand for contract workers surged 66% in June 2022 compared to May. According to Thrivemyway.com, by 2023, the size of the gig economy could reach $455.2 billion. The ADP Research Institute says that in 6% of US companies gig workers make up as much as 85% of the workforce.

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