Many associate the word “gig” with musicians jumping job-to-job, playing different venues every night. But the “gig economy” that gets discussed in the news today is different. It refers to a new ...

The gig economy has shifted from a niche concept to a fundamental aspect of the global labor market, significantly altering traditional employment models. As this trend continues to grow, human ...

In recent years, there has been an emerging shift in when, where and how people are choosing to work. Instead of being a loyal, corporate drone, scratching and clawing their way up the corporate ...

In March 2025, the Urban Company — an app service based in India — published the following advertisement: Your maid left you hanging? We leave your home spotless! InstaMaids at your service in 15 ...

At 2 a.m. on a Tuesday, Maria delivers her 14th food order of the night, calculating whether she’s earned enough to cover her daughter’s medication. Like millions of gig workers worldwide, she exists ...

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India’s gig economy has seen a sharp rise over the past five years. According to various news reports, there are approximately 12 million gig workers as of FY 2024–25, up from 7.7 million in 2020–21, ...