For decades, the Nordic countries have occupied a special place in the global political imagination. Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are routinely held up as proof that capitalism can be tamed: ...

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.

The gig economy is one of the defining innovations of the 21st century. It has revolutionized how people earn a living, offering flexibility, independence, and opportunity on a global scale. From U.S.

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 ...

Gig workers for apps like Uber and DoorDash say challenges from deactivations to lower pay are leading them to go back to ...

Gen Z's shift toward the gig economy can present a double-edged. More than half (52%) of all Gen Z professionals surveyed freelanced in 2023, according to research from jobs-platform Upwork.

The current discussion of the gig economy focuses on its negative impact, highlighting the drawbacks of independent contractor agreements and the greater uncertainty in online work. However, the gig ...

TheZebra advises gig workers to review their insurance status, as many policies may not cover gig-related activities.

The traditional 9-to-5 work schedule has long been the standard. But what if you're fed up with the monotony of repeating the same routine every day? Enter the gig economy, which has redefined the way ...

The gig economy is growing rapidly, accounting for 12% of the labor market. More workers are relying on freelance and contract jobs than ever before. Consequently, this shift to gig-based work brings ...

The gig economy was a centrepiece of the new labour Codes, with prominent mention in the Economic Survey 2025-26 and the ...

Pakistan's freelancers contributed over $557 million in foreign exchange this fiscal year, marking a 58% increase. This ...