Books like Freelance Jobs and Their Profiles by The Gig Economist

"The full-time job is disappearing--is landing the right gig the new American Dream? One in three American workers is now a freelancer. This 'gig economy'--which provides neither the guarantee of steady hours nor benefits--emerged out of the digital era and has revolutionized the way we do business. High-profile tech start-ups such as Uber and Airbnb are constantly making headlines for the disruption they cause to the industries they overturn. But what are the effects of this disruption, from Wall Street to Main Street? What challenges do employees and job-seekers face at every level of professional experience? In the tradition of the great business narratives of our time, Gigged offers deeply-sourced, up-close-and-personal accounts of our new economy. From the New York computer programmer who chooses exactly which hours he works each week, to the Kansas City Uber driver who starts a union, to the Arkansas charity worker who believes freelance gigs might just transform a declining rural town, journalist Sarah Kessler follows a wide range of individuals from across the country to provide a nuanced look at how the gig economy is playing out in real-time. Kessler wades through the hype and hyperbole to tackle the big questions: what does the future of work look like? Will the millennial generation do as well as their parents? How can we all find meaningful, well-paid work?"--Dust jacket.

Amazingly, one-third of the American workforce is freelance--that's 42 million people. Written by the authority on freelance working, Horowitz, MacArthur "Genius" Fellow and founder of the national Freelancers Union, creates a guide to help those new to freelancing.

"Find your place in the gig economy! In the last five years, the world has changed dramatically. Thanks to technology companies like Uber, TaskRabbit, and Instacart, the new 'gig economy' seems to constantly be in the news. But most of the media focus is on the low end of the skill spectrum; little attention is being paid to the best in class professionals who have chosen an independent path. New digital talent platforms are developing at a rapid clip with a wide variety of business models, many catering to very precise, high-value skill sets. You will learn: The difference between the gig economy and the sharing and on demand economies. The best ways to work with digital talent platforms and traditional consulting intermediaries. Commonsense logistics around digital branding, contracts, and employment issues. The tools and services to enhance your practice"--Page [4] of cover.