For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: When it Comes to the Gig Economy, the Only Thing to Fear is Fear Itself.” The gig economy is nothing new. Nor is it inherently bad for workers. Artists and tradespeople have relied on gig work for centuries. It provides much flexibility, which many workers need, and explains why […]
Author Archives: Mary Alice McCarthy
Mary Alice McCarthy, Ph.D. is a Senior Director at New America and leads the Center on Education and Labor (CELNA). She wrote this for InsideSources.com.
