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Apr 2024
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290. What is the Gig Economy? (English V...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Gig work, freelancers, independent contractors, and the gig economy. These are terms that are becoming increasingly relevant to the way we work in the 21st century. Today, I want to take a deeper look at the gig economy. We’ll define some key vocabulary, look at the history and development of the gig economy, discuss some criticisms and think about the fu ... Show More
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