File 21: In today’s file, the team continues the discussion on the future of work, namely the changes to where and how we’ll work, in the not too distant future. Remember, we let AI draft the outline for this file. Jason and Molley haven’t seen the outline. We’ll see where the machine takes us!
If you missed Part 1, you can listen to it here: https://www.workforcetherapyfiles.com/podcast/the-future-of-work-part-1/
The Gig Economy Is Booming
Will this continue to grow? Will contract-work increase? Jason points out that not everyone is wired to be a business owner. It’s a big step and can be more complicated that it appears, on the surface. Before you quit your office job and jump into the world of full-time entrepreneurship, you may want to follow his example. Jason dipped his toe into the water by doing some side-hustle work to see if it was a viable option. He is a fan of gig-work. He uses it himself. However, it’s not for everyone. While he does think the gig economy is part of the future of work, there are many challenges for those getting into it on a full-time basis.
Jamie talks about her dad’s decision to take a part-time job after retiring. He actually enjoyed the freedom and the income the job provided. She goes onto explain that if you are hiring gig-workers, there are some challenges. These could include a lack of continuity, you may not be able to spend the time training them like you would a typical employee, and you’ll need to be very confident in the people whom you decide to hire on a gig-style basis.
Molley see this as a viable option for structured individuals. There are various websites that connect companies with gig workers such as:
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