The world of work is changing, and around five million UK workers are now part of the gig economy, which covers anything from renting out your driveway to delivering hot food.

Demonstrating a rapid shift in the modern job market, the gig economy is characterised by short-term freelance and contract work, either in addition to or instead of full-time, permanent employment.

So popular, in fact, that the UK’s gig economy has more than doubled in three years, as shown in a study from the TUC and the University of Hertfordshire which found one in 10 adults working on gig economy platforms in 2019, up from one in 20 in 2016.

Working On Your TermsOne of the main benefits of working in the gig economy is the control you can have over your work.

Whether that means juggling work around family life or picking up extra shifts after another 9-5, the gig economy gives you the opportunity to prioritise your lifestyle. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1582986636.5284789/How-To-Jump-Into-The-Gig-Economy?ref=audio_experience