The world of work is rapidly evolving, and startups and small businesses are at the forefront of this transformation. Unlike…
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A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements. The term “gig” is a slang word meaning “a job for a specified period of time” and is typically used in referring to musicians.
The government has been urged to develop an “exit plan” for full-time gig workers over concerns that many youths are…
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KUALA LUMPUR: After decades of public service in a top university, economist Prof Emeritus Barjoyai Bardai says he is now…
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Juggling a business and a side hustle -- or a full-time job -- can add value for entrepreneurs who choose…
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The gig mindset, or an "employee who blends freelancer thinking and behaving with employee status," can help companies break free…
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Ultrafast suddenly sounds a little bit pedestrian, after Virgin Media used the term 'hyperfast' to big up its new broadband…
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Tear up the rulebook, forget about what you learnt in Economics 101 and don’t bet on the market leader; the…
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Considering the recent rise of the gig economy, there are potential drawbacks small-business owners need to consider, writes Tom Popomaronis…
Read More »Drivers for ride-hailing services are earning less than they did four years ago, according to a JPMorgan Chase report, so…
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