Airtasker CEO Tim Fung said trade work represents one bright spot for gig workers as automation takes more jobs.

The gig economy might seem relatively new, but it is actually centuries old. And in many parts of the world it is grueling. An “informal” worker in Mumbai, for example, might get up before 5:00 a.m.

Workers face uncertain income, a low base pay, algorithms that they say pushes them to ride for hundreds of kilometres a day ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I help you prepare & make sense of the world of emerging technologies The gig economy, once primarily associated with ...

Nationwide protests by quick e-commerce delivery workers disrupted services in several cities as unions pressed for fair ...

The gig economy is fueling innovation, but it’s also causing chaos. Here’s how smart companies are fighting back. While the gig economy offers flexibility, it also brings instability, from ghosting ...

The decision California voters face on Proposition 22 boils down to this: should a handful of companies be allowed to create a new gig contractor category for their workers that doesn’t include ...

Workers face uncertain income, a low base pay, algorithms that they say pushes them to ride for hundreds of kilometres a day ...

A Blinkit delivery executive’s viral video revealing earnings of just ₹763 after a 15-hour shift has reignited a fierce ...

Gig workers have called a nationwide strike on December 31, demanding the withdrawal of 10-minute delivery, fair payouts, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julia Korn writes about leadership and career development. The report, released last month, found that more women than ...