## Introduction

In this theme we are looking at The Gig Economy.

The gig economy definition encompasses all sorts of contingent work arrangements, for example freelancers, consultants and temporary contract workers but also Uber and airbnb are examples of the Gig Economy. It’s also called the Sharing economy.

What are you going to do?
We look at characteristics of this new way of working with its advantages and disadvantages. We look at how teens will be better placed for work opportunities as a result of growing up in the Gig economy, and finally we look at how the CEO’s of these companies have navigated their way through to make their ideas successful.
What about you?
With short term contracts now commonplace in today’s business arena
as a student you can benefit from the Gig Economy by working alongside your studies.
Do you think this would be a benefit for you?