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Harnessing the gig economy: a practical guide for SMEs to leverage freelance talent - Jeremy Lang
Explore how the gig economy has transformed the workforce landscape post-lockdown, and discover essential strategies for SMEs to effectively harness freelance talent for growth and flexibility.
The gig economy, tech and the future of work - a missing paradox in the electoral promises discussion
The world of work is changing and has created new jobs and reconfigured others through technological innovation.
Retiring in a Freelance Economy
One of the most profound challenges in navigating the freelance economy lies in financial planning.
‘Some crises can’t be wished away, we must be prepared’ - Mashatile encourages partnerships at Nedlac Summit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile encouraged that through collective efforts, united in purpose and driven by shared values, everyone held the power to influence and determine the trajectory and direction of the country.
JUST IN: UK economy shrinks in August, official data shows
The UK announced on Wednesday that its economy had shrunk by 0. 3% in August.
The state of work in SA’s gig economy
Working for Uber, MrD and other digital platforms is not fair after all. This has been revealed by a newly launched report by the Fairwork Project. The report highlights the precarious nature of work in the gig economy.
The state of work in the SA gig economy
Digital labour platforms hold the potential to reduce South Africa’s sky-high unemployment and inequality. However, there is growing evidence that platform workers worldwide face unfair work conditions, and lack the benefits and protections afforded to employees.
TES becomes driving force for South Africa’s gig economy
Temporary Employment Services (Tes) has been used mainly in First-World economies whereby organisations have the flexibility to procure required skills part-time (ad hoc) or fixed term (temporary).