Gig worker advocacy organization expands into Chicago

The gig economy is actually getting a boost amid the financial uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. Since March, GigSmart saw a 460% increase in hourly gig postings even as some companies were forced to lay off workers, the mobile staffing app reported in November. An increase in contingent work will play a role in shaping people strategy in the near future, according to a Gartner report released in June. Employers will continue to expand their use of contingent workers to save money and maintain more flexibility, the firm reported.