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The pandemic may have forced more workers to become independent contractors, expanding a wider workforce trend toward more independent work, according to a Dec. 9 report from MBO Partners.  

“The current labor market is showing that alignment is increasing between companies and workers. Last year, over 50 million Americans completed a “gig” or a “side-hustle.” More and more workers are seeking flexibility and control in their work.  

Whether you’re fine dining bistro looking for a sous chef, a popular restaurant chain in need of additional front of the house staff, a catering company looking for additional servers, or a pizza chain looking for delivery drivers, GigSmart can connect you with hourly, skilled food and beverage professionals to meet your business needs.  

GigSmart, a mobile staffing app, saw a 460% increase in hourly gig postings since March, even as companies closed down and laid off workers due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Nov. 17 announcement from the company.  

Managing a team is hard work, which is why having the right staff in place is paramount to a business’s success. While the COVID-19 pandemic has left some organizations struggling to stay afloat, others have been ramping up hiring to keep up with increased demand. Whether a team member quits abruptly, calls in sick or […]

We live in a different job market today than we’ve ever experienced before. It can be difficult to find a full-time job due to the global pandemic and resulting economic recession. The good news is that temporary work and freelancing, through the gig economy, have given displaced employees the opportunity to make money while having flexible […]