The Gig Economy

In the UK it is estimated that there are some five million people employed in the ‘gig economy’. Typical ‘gig’ jobs include couriers, ride-hailing drivers and handyman repair work, although it can include any employment, skilled or unskilled, of a short-term, flexible nature.

Office & home working

How to successfully ride the gig economy wave

Chris Bohlin, director of products at Grasshopper, explores why it is important for entrepreneurs to understand how to get the most out of the gig economy.

Employing & managing staff

Why you shouldn’t ignore the rise of gig-economy and flexible working

Business and HR leaders do not believe the gig-economy will impact on their own businesses, according to new research.

News

More than a quarter of UK SMEs rely on gig economy workers

Gig economy workers are employed at more than a quarter of UK SMEs in the last 12 months, new research reveals.

Employing & managing staff

The gig economy and the future of self employment

Following tribunals, confusion and the government U-turn on NI, Karen Coleman discusses the need for clarity on defining self employment.

News

Gig economy boosts income for many of its 1.3 million workers

New CIPD research provides first robust estimate of the size of the gig economy and highlights need for greater clarity over and enforcement of employment rights.

Employing & managing staff

The differences between freelancing and zero hours contracts

In this piece, Gary Elliott looks at the differences small business owners should know between freelancing and zero hours contracts.

Finding and selling to customers

Beat the gig economy and become a direct selling entrepreneur

Could becoming a direct selling entrepreneur be the best way to beat the gig economy? In this piece, Lindsay Harriss find out.

Employing & managing staff

Why the gig economy is a massive opportunity for small businesses

Here, Daniel Callaghan discusses why the gig economy is a great fit for companies, affording small businesses flexibility in hiring.

News

Uber drivers’ tribunal win a ‘disaster for UK plc’

The Uber tribunal case will open the floodgates for more workers to challenge their employers in pursuit of their rights, says a leading self-employment and contracting adviser.

Office & home working

The gig economy and what it means for SMEs

Employees are opting to head down the freelance path, accepting ‘gigs’ as and when they come. But what does this gig economy mean for the SME landscape?