The Gig Work Podcast

A podcast on the global issues in the gig economy, brought to you by the WageIndicator Foundation.

The Gig Work Podcast is a society podcast hosted by WageIndicator Foundation, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

WageIndicator Foundation hosts The Gig Work Podcast, a society show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  What an Australian union teaches us about regulating platform work

  May 20, 20261 hourS0

  <p>Over the years, I have had countless discussions about, and conducted research into, platform work. The conversation often revolves around the same question: are platform workers employees or self-employed workers? It is an understandable question. After all, legal classification determines rights, obligations, representation and protection. </p><p>But the longer I follow this market, the clearer it becomes that this focus can sometimes be a pitfall. The employment contract may well be the norm for labour markets in the Global North, but in the ‘Majority world’, where 80 per cent of the global population lives, this is not the case. And...

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  Episode #22

  Market protection or disruption? The impact of a minimum rate in the gig economy

  May 11, 202654 minS0

  <p>A minimum tariff for Uber drivers sounds appealing, but it could significantly disrupt the market. Researchers at Delft University of Technology used computer simulations to predict the effects. The conclusion: a fair wage is possible, but it requires bold political decisions. In this episode of The Gig Work Podcast by the WageIndicator Foundation, I spoke to researcher Farnoud Ghasemi about the findings and the unintended consequences that a seemingly simple measure can have.</p>

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  Episode #21

  Lena Simet (Human Rights Watch) on platform work

  Mar 18, 202656 minS0

  <p>In The Gig Work Podcast by the WageIndicator Foundation, Martijn Arets talks to Lena Simet from Human Rights Watch about the downsides of platform work and ways to develop effective policy. “Technology for organizing work has developed at lightning speed, but legislation to protect workers’ rights on platforms is hopelessly behind.” </p><p>How can we ensure that platform companies in the gig economy behave as responsible employers and clients, rather than greedy intermediaries who make ever-increasing profits and pass the risks and costs of doing business on to workers? Trade unions, labor organizations, and governments around the world are lo...

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  Episode #20

  Jobtech in Africa

  Jan 5, 202653 minS0

  <p>During my visit to the Africa Jobtech Summit in Nairobi, I spoke with Michelle Hassan, director of the Jobtech Alliance. In The Gig Work Podcast of the WageIndicator Foundation, she talks about the unique challenges and opportunities of platform work and Job Technology in southern Africa.</p>

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  Episode #19

  Survival versus perspective? ‘It's not about money, but about taking responsibility’

  Oct 23, 20251h 7mS0

  <p>In the discussion about platform work, I keep bumping into a big dilemma. Online platforms offer a fast -access solution for work and income in the short term. At the same time, they often fall short in providing good working conditions, sustainable careers, and future perspectives. In my opinion, this tension is the most important challenge for the future of work. How do we solve it? </p><p>Frida Mwangi knows all about it. She made the transition from housewife to platform worker, and then went on to become an entrepreneur and union leader. As a founding member of...

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