The Gig Economy: Reshaping the Future Workforce in the Competitive Landscape

Kisha Chandler; Ted Goshman

The Gig Economy: Reshaping the Future Workforce in the Competitive Landscape

School of Business

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Abstract

The purpose of this research is to identify the challenges and opportunities that are emerging out of the "Gig Economy" and how it is reshaping the future workforce int he competitive landscape. The goal of this paper is to demonstrate, how throughout the world this model is gaining momentum and changing the perception of the employee in today's workforce. In addition, we will provide recommendations of best practices for integrating the gig economy as a solution to workforce issues and business growth. This model provides instant access to employment opportunities ("gigs") with flexibility for users of the virtual environment and companies do not have to offer employee benefits. These emerging entrepreneurial activities are disrupting traditional business models; affecting the traditional workforce. The gig economy can be precarious, but can also be lucrative and desirable.

Original language	American English
Title of host publication	Edit Northeast Business and Economics Association (NBEA)
State	Published - Nov 1 2016

Keywords

gig economy
freelance economy
shared economy
on-demand economy
access economy

Disciplines

Business

Access to Document

https://digitalcommons.molloy.edu/bus_fac/30

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