Gig Economy Decoded

Work, Rights, and Realities in a Changing World
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-041-20190-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 456 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Gig Economy Decoded: Work, Rights and Realities in a Changing World provides critical insights into the rapidly growing gig workforce model and its transformative effects on contemporary societies, organizations, and individuals. As freelancers, contractors, independent workers, and gig economy consumers become increasingly prevalent, understanding this fundamental shift in employment has never been more essential.

The book offers comprehensive coverage of all relevant aspects of this emerging service business model, examining regulatory challenges, societal impact, enabling technologies, training and skill development, and the psychological well-being of gig workers. It explores legal and ethical considerations, the evolving role of unions and worker cooperatives, HR implications, social security provisions, health and safety regulations, and the experiences of digital nomads. The analysis extends to gender and diversity dynamics, environmental sustainability, and specialized gig work in healthcare and academia.

This authoritative open access resource serves HR practitioners, managers, policymakers, and academic audiences alike. Researchers, educators, and students in business, human resource management, organizational studies, labour economics, law, socio-legal studies, and sociology of work and industry will find invaluable perspectives on both the benefits and challenges of the gig economy's continued expansion.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional Reference, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

PC, Neena

J. Davidson, Benny Godwin

S, Selvi

N, Dinesh

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Regionalwissenschaften, Regionalstudien
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Unternehmensorganisation & Entwicklungsstrategien
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Allgemein Arbeitsmarkt
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Personalwesen, Human Resource Management
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Stadt- und Regionalsoziologie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Organisationstheorie, Organisationssoziologie, Organisationspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Lists of Figures, List of Tables, List of Contributors, Preface, 1. Gig Economy – Rapid growth of Gig workers, 2. Societal Impact of the Gig Economy, 3. Challenges for Government in Managing Gig Workers, 4. Technology as the Backbone for the Gig Economy, 5. Global Perspectives on the Gig Economy, 6. Future and Scope of Gig Economy, 7. Legal and Ethical Considerations in the Gig Economy, 8. The Role of Unions and Worker Cooperatives within the Gig Economy, 9. Workforce Compliance in the Gig Economy: The Rise of Algorithmic HR, 10. Social Security for Gig Workers: Models from India, 11. Health and Safety Regulations for Gig Workers, 12. Taxation and Financial Compliance in Gig Work, 13. Benefits and Challenges Of The Gig Workers, 14. Digital Nomads and the Borderless Gig Worker: Transformations, Challenges, and Policy Responses in the Post-Pandemic Global Economy, 15. Training and Development – Case-lets on gig workers, 16. Understanding the Motivational Drivers of Gig Economy Workers, 17. Psychological Well-being of Gig Workers, 18. Managing Performance in the Gig Workforce: Agile, Technology-Driven, and Human-Centric Strategies for the Future of Work, 19. Branding and Identity in the Gig Era: Navigating Authenticity, Differentiation, and Trust in a Decentralized Workforce, 20. Gig Economy's Benefits from Stakeholders Viewpoint, 21. Consumer Behaviour and the Gig Economy, 22. Gender and Diversity Dynamics in Gig Work, 23. Invisible Labor of Women in Informal and Platform-Based Gigs, 24. Environmental Sustainability and the Gig Economy, 25. Gig Workers Case studies with Real Life Extracts, 26. Gig Economy and Metropolitan Cities – A Case Study of Bangalore, 27. Healthcare Gig Work: Rise of Per Diem Nurses, Telemedicine Consultants, and Freelance Caregivers, 28. Platform-Based Teaching: Online Faculty and the Transformation of Academic Work, Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Neena P.C. is an academician and practitioner with over 27 years of experience in academia and industry. She is an Associate Professor in the OB & HRM area at CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru. Her expertise spans Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Psychology, behavioural science, and workforce dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. from Anna University and Master’s degrees in Business Management and Counselling Psychology, along with a Diploma in Mental Health from NIMHANS.

Benny Godwin J. Davidson is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Fraser Valley, Canada. A seasoned management consultant, marketing scholar, and academic, he has extensive experience in academia and industry. His expertise includes strategic management, marketing, and disruptive innovation, with a focus on identifying strategic opportunities, optimizing operations, and solving complex business challenges. An active researcher, he contributes impactful insights to marketing and business strategy while demonstrating excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement.

Selvi S, has 25 years of rich academic experience in various institutions. Her expertise is in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Human Resource, Governance & Strategy. She is a pioneer and very creative in her thoughts and some of her ideas are patented (around 4). She has played an instrumental role in accreditations for the institutions & bringing out new initiatives in the role she performs. She is also a research guide and Supervisor nominated by the research cell, at Jain University.

Dinesh N. holds a doctorate in Human Resource Management and brings three decades of combined industry and academic experience. He has authored ten books, published over 20 research papers, and presented at numerous conferences. A Ph.D. Supervisor guiding ten scholars, he is a member of IJCRT and serves on the Boards of Studies and Examiners of various universities. He had been invited as speakers in various forums related to Labour Laws and Industrial relations.