It is important to ensure your organisation is prepared for engaging with a labour supplier within the gig economy. ASCOR defines the “UK Gig Economy” as the area of the Labour Market in the UK which does not involve permanently employed workers; including but not limited to temporary agency workers, self-employed contractors and those who work flexibly for an organisation which is not necessarily their employer.
The models, or methods of working, which come under this definition of the UK Gig Economy include (but are not limited to, because this is an ever-changing industry):
You can find information on encouraging Worker Voice here.
The models, or methods of working, which come under this definition of the UK Gig Economy include (but are not limited to, because this is an ever-changing industry):
- Temporary PAYE agency workers
- Agency workers working through an Umbrella company
- Self-employed contractors
- Professional Service Company (PSC) contractors
- Workers who engage in multi-apping technology or “sharing” technology
- Freelance workers
You can find information on encouraging Worker Voice here.