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The biggest perk of gig work might also be its downfall
Many gig drivers lured by the flexibility of their job say it's often limited, as many work early o…
Noah Sheidlower
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In this economy, the winner is weather apps
Most of these apps get their data for free, and have multiple routes to monetization.
Sirena Bergman
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A hidden consequence of the gig economy is that workers keep asking customers for sex or dates
"People have the right to order a pizza ... without then being asked for sex or a date."
Pete Syme
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Walmart spent years growing Spark, its own gig-economy delivery service. But Walmart Spark workers say challenges became clear in 2023.
Walmart Spark drivers complained about competition from bots, irritating customers, and other issue…
Alex Bitter
5 mins read
Gig work is getting less profitable
A growing number of Americans are working in the gig economy. Some will find it disappointing.
Jacob Zinkula,Noah Sheidlower
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Gig work is the new Ellis Island for immigrants looking for work. But many drivers feel trapped in the long hours and low pay.
Business Insider spoke to a dozen recent immigrants who rely heavily on driving for Uber and Lyft t…
Noah Sheidlower
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Andreessen Horowitz investor says half of Google's white-collar staff probably do 'no real work'
Andreessen Horowitz's David Ulevitch called Google an "amazing example" of a company with "BS jobs."
Sarah Jackson
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Worldwide tablet shipments grow in Q1 2024 after two years of decline
After over two years of decline, the worldwide tablets marker has finally shown some signs of recov…
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The new power figures in hedge funds do not manage money
The hedge-fund industry's newest rock stars don't manage money. That and more in today's newsletter.
Matt Turner
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Bots are some DoorDash and Walmart Spark delivery gig workers' dirty secret
Gig workers on delivery apps like DoorDash are turning to bots to claim high-paying orders as pay f…
Alex Bitter
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On-demand laundry service Sudshare raises $10 million in bid to have gig workers clean other people's clothes from their homes
Sudshare uses contract workers who pick up, clean and drop off peoples' laundry. It says it's profi…
Tom Dotan
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A quarter of Indian gig workers’ salaries grew by 50% in the last one year
An overall growth of 150% was recorded in the payments/salaries to gig workers between October 2021…
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The gig economy boom is over as workers go back to traditional jobs, Bank of America says
Economist Anna Zhou said "we're seeing a reversal in the gig economy," in part because there's less…
Madison Hoff
2 mins read
In India, being educated might increase your chances of unemployment: ILO report
According to the latest International Labour Organisation (ILO) report on India's labour landscape,…
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Gig driving was a glimmer of hope for many people with disabilities — but for some, it's a dead end.
Nearly a dozen drivers told Business Insider that driving for companies including Uber and Lyft are…
Noah Sheidlower
1 min read
Nearly 1 in 3 people doing gig work say it has been their main job over the past year, according to new research
Roughly 42% of gig workers with lower incomes did it as their main job in the past year, rather tha…
Sarah Jackson
2 mins read
Nearly half of gig workers say their companies aren't fair about benefits, according to a new research report
Roughly two-thirds of gig workers say their companies are fair about pay, but many of them wouldn't…
Sarah Jackson
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The new jobs report was great. But maybe don't go looking for a new gig just yet.
The latest jobs report had lots of good news for the labor market. Workers are in a great spot, but…
Emily Stewart
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Ola, Porter, Uber & Dunzo worst digital platforms for gig workers: Report
Ola, Porter, Uber and cash-strapped quick-grocery delivery provider Dunzo are the worst platforms f…
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A program where Amazon drivers can compete to win prizes like TVs and motorcycles reportedly has a 15,000-person waitlist in India
In India, an Amazon program where drivers can win prizes like phones and motorcycles is gamifying d…