Employee Governance (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Business): Flashcards
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Gig economy definition
Gig economy definition
Temp/freelance work via platforms; on-demand services
Examples of gig economy jobs
Examples of gig economy jobs
Food delivery, tutoring, web dev, writing, transport
Gig workers in Ireland (number)
Gig workers in Ireland (number)
Over 200,000 people
% of Irish workforce in gig economy
% of Irish workforce in gig economy
8-9% of workforce
Main benefit: flexibility in gig work
Main benefit: flexibility in gig work
Choose when, where, how long to work; work-life balance
Gig economy opportunity: income
Gig economy opportunity: income
Supplement primary income; earn extra in spare time
Entry barriers to gig work
Entry barriers to gig work
Minimal training/credentials needed
Job security in gig economy
Job security in gig economy
Very little security; temporary jobs, inconsistent income
Workers' rights missing in gig economy
Workers' rights missing in gig economy
No sick pay, pensions, holiday pay, health insurance
Growth factors for gig economy
Growth factors for gig economy
Digital platforms, customer demand, flexibility needs