January 22, 2020

MBL: How to make the gig economy work for you

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31 minutes

The gig economy is booming in the UK. More than a million people are using online platforms to secure jobs. Some people say that Uber drivers and couriers are the poster boys and girls for an exploited part of the workforce. Others argue the flexibility of working when and where you want works perfectly for those who don't want a 9-5 job.

Adam Shaw hears the good, the bad and the ugly tales from those working within the industry and he finds out how people can make the gig economy work for them.

Email [email protected] with your experiences or questions for the panel.

Guests:

Nye Cominetti, economic analyst at the Resolution Foundation

Max Dewhurst, courier and IWGB unionist

Andy Chamberlain, Deputy Director of Policy and External Affairs at the IPSE.

Producer: Ben Carter

Editor: Emma Rippon

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Money Box

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January 22, 2020

MBL: How to make the gig economy work for you

Listen Later

31 minutes

The gig economy is booming in the UK. More than a million people are using online platforms to secure jobs. Some people say that Uber drivers and couriers are the poster boys and girls for an exploited part of the workforce. Others argue the flexibility of working when and where you want works perfectly for those who don't want a 9-5 job.

Adam Shaw hears the good, the bad and the ugly tales from those working within the industry and he finds out how people can make the gig economy work for them.

Email [email protected] with your experiences or questions for the panel.

Guests:

Nye Cominetti, economic analyst at the Resolution Foundation

Max Dewhurst, courier and IWGB unionist

Andy Chamberlain, Deputy Director of Policy and External Affairs at the IPSE.

Producer: Ben Carter

Editor: Emma Rippon

...more

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