Making way for gig workers

New work trends: Many are turning to the gig workforce for work flexibility and to supplement incomes.

AS organisations evolve due to increased digitalisation and work requirement changes, short-term employees and gig workers may become a more prominent component of the labour market.

Granted, part-timers and freelance workers have been around for decades. But these jobs have become more pronounced in recent years due to growing Internet penetration, the rise of digital platforms and improved smartphones.