Gig economy stories

Gig workers denied equal opportunity to financial services
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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Gig workers face financial exclusion despite their contributions to the UK economy, new report finds. #GigEconomy #FinancialInclusion.

New study seeks to uncover pros and cons of the gig economy
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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deliveroo
Censuswide highlights the opportunities and challenges of gig economy work with a specific focus on Deliveroo.

Gig economy fuels 'portfolio careers' as the new normal
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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According to HNRY founder James Fuller, the 'future' of work is actually the 'present' of work.

Rent an office or a backyard: Kiwis make the most of unused spaces
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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Whether it’s a spare room in a house or the entire backyard, a new initiative is hoping to share those spaces with those who need a bit more storage or working space.

Interview: Inside the crybercriminal gig economy for bots
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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TechDay spoke to Akamai Asia Pacific security technology and strategy head Fernando Serto about how organisations are being impacted.

Beyond the day job: Fonterra rolls out ‘gig economy’ project called amp
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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Fonterra has joined the likes of Google and 3M by offering a new scheme that allows employees to spend up to a third of their time on projects beyond the realm of their day jobs.

Kiwi startup making it easier for the self-employed to handle taxes
Tue, 15th May 2018
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Hnry turns self-employment into a ‘pay-as-you-earn’ model, free from the risk of severe consequences that come with non-compliance.