Despite economic uncertainty, essential businesses are needed everywhere. To meet this demand, grocery stores, delivery services, and ecommerce vendors need a fast, efficient way to source labor. GigSmart’s Rich Oakes weighs in on the importance of smart hiring solutions, difficult decision-making, and healthy stress management during challenging times.
If you look back two years, 36% of U.S. workers were participating in the gig economy as their primary or secondary job. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a rapid acceleration in demand for gig workers as companies are exploring a monumental shift in how they approach hiring.
The idea of taking on a side job or freelancing isn’t anything new. “Side hustles” have gained increased popularity in recent years, and the current health crisis has put second jobs and gig work in high demand.
Today, we’re officially announcing the 50 people and companies that are crushing it across the Colorado tech and startup ecosystem. GigSmart was fortunate enough to be named as an innovative company in the software cateogory.
If you’re afraid having a flexible work schedule during the pandemic has spoiled you for future jobs, you’re not alone. According to a new survey, nearly three-quarters of Americans feel the same way.
Online staffing platform GigSmart reported the average hourly pay for workers on its platform rose nearly 28% to $21.97 after the Covid-19 crisis began. “The increase in hourly pay and skills demand in our apps closely aligns with the overall shifts our economy is experiencing during this crisis,” GigSmart President Rich Oakes said. “In essential […]