Job security is a good gig, even if it pays less than freelancing
Gig workers in the US and UK say they would be prepared to give up about half their hourly wage for a permanent contract over a one-month one
02 July 2019 - 17:20
London — Gig economy work is a necessity rather than a choice and those reliant on it would be willing to earn less in exchange for more job security, according to a study of workers in the UK and the US
The report by the London-based Centre for Economic Performance calls into question claims that self-employment, freelancing and zero-hour contracts are prized over full-time and employee jobs by people who want flexible working arrangements...
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