Gig economy news stories

Censuswide
New study seeks to uncover pros and cons of the gig economy
Censuswide highlights the opportunities and challenges of gig economy work with a specific focus on Deliveroo.

Workforce management
Gig economy fuels 'portfolio careers' as the new normal
According to HNRY founder James Fuller, the 'future' of work is actually the 'present' of work.

Co-working
Rent an office or a backyard: Kiwis make the most of unused spaces
Whether it’s a spare room in a house or the entire backyard, a new initiative is hoping to share those spaces with those who need a bit more storage or working space.

Akamai
Interview: Inside the crybercriminal gig economy for bots
Techday spoke to Akamai Asia Pacific security technology and strategy head Fernando Serto about how organisations are being impacted.

Fonterra
Beyond the day job: Fonterra rolls out ‘gig economy’ project called amp
Fonterra has joined the likes of Google and 3M by offering a new scheme that allows employees to spend up to a third of their time on projects beyond the realm of their day jobs.

Startup
Kiwi startup making it easier for the self-employed to handle taxes
Hnry turns self-employment into a ‘pay-as-you-earn’ model, free from the risk of severe consequences that come with non-compliance.