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The triangular relationship in platform gig work: Consumers, platform beneficence and worker vulnerability
INTRODUCTION Digital platforms have attracted intense scrutiny for their problematic labour practices in the gig economy (Pulignano et al., 2024; Schüßler et al., 2021; Vallas & Schor, 2020).
How the shake-up of workplace laws will transform gig economy jobs
How the shake-up of workplace laws will transform gig economy jobs Australia's workplace laws are getting another shake up, with the Albanese government's second round of Closing Loopholes amendments passing through the Senate on Thursday. or signup to continue reading See subscription options Although the name suggests just tidying up around the edges, this undersells the full extent and likely impact of these reforms.
COVID-19 forced us to move a conference from a Greek island to the web — and quickly. Here's what we learnt
In May this year, we were convening a dream conference: 140 like-minded academics on a Greek island for three-and-a-half days to work on a topic we cared about – organising sustainably. We recognised the contradiction of travelling to Crete to discuss sustainable organising. But it was a long tradition of the Organization Studies Summer Workshop — an annual workshop of organisation scholars — to be there.
Sceptics or supporters? Consumers’ views of work in the gig economy
Abstract Labour‐management practices and workers’ experiences in the gig economy are topics of major interest for researchers, regulators and the general public. Platform companies project a vision of gig workers as autonomous freelancers, but pervasive features of their own labour practices, along with workers’ traits, create new vulnerabilities and risks.
Connecting with the Magic of Your Intuition
One way to motivate yourself to take the leap of faith and start to listen and act on your intuition is to look back at all the times you’ve acted on your instincts and were amazed at your success. You were listening to your intuition! After being robbed one time, as you can imagine, I became very security conscious. Since I was away from home a great deal of the time, I started hiding the jewelry I had left when I would leave town for a few days.
What Exactly Is Meant By A Living Wage?
Australia’s national minimum wage should become a “living wage”, according to a new campaign from the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU). But what exactly is a living wage? In theory, a living wage is no different to a minimum wage. Both set a binding “floor” on wages, below which no employee can (legally) be paid. But in practice there are several differences between minimum and living wages, in their value, purpose, and adjustment.
Explainer: what exactly is a living wage?
Australia’s national minimum wage should become a “living wage”, according to a new campaign from the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU). But what exactly is a living wage? In theory, a living wage is no different to a minimum wage. Both set a binding “floor” on wages, below which no employee can (legally) be paid. But in practice there are several differences between minimum and living wages, in their value, purpose, and adjustment.
Gig economy businesses like Uber and Airtasker need to evolve to survive - Which-50
The honeymoon is over for the gig economy. The loose collection of online platform companies – from Airtasker to Uber and Deliveroo – has long trumpeted its difference from the business norm, but is starting to lose its shine. Now these companies must own up to the limits of their business model. Murmurs of criticism that always existed around aspects of the gig economy’s operation have turned into a chorus of challenge.
Gig economy businesses like Uber and Airtasker need to evolve to survive
The honeymoon is over for the gig economy. The loose collection of online platform companies – from Airtasker to Uber and Deliveroo – has long trumpeted its difference from the business norm, but is starting to lose its shine. Now these companies must own up to the limits of their business model. Murmurs of criticism that always existed around aspects of the gig economy’s operation have turned into a chorus of challenge.
How unions are changing in a bid for relevance - and survival
It is often said that necessity is the mother of invention. As Australian unions face increasingly urgent challenges to their legitimacy and influence, it comes as no surprise they are busy rethinking how best to represent their members and reverse the decline in membership they have experienced over the last 30 years. Last year, unions and their activities faced intense scrutiny from the trade union royal commission (TURC).
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