The Economist (Intelligence Unit) 2019. Sourcing and managing talent in a gig economy

The Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd., 2019. — 21 p.The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is an independent business within the Economist Group. Through research and analysis, EIU offers forecasting and advisory services to its clients. It provides country, industry and management analysis worldwide and incorporates the former Business International Corporation, a U.K. company acquired by the parent organization in 1986. It is particularly well known for its monthly country reports, five-year country economic forecasts, country risk service reports, and industry reports. The company also specialises in tailored research for companies that require analysis for particular markets or business sectors. 2006 marked the 60th anniversary of the Economist Intelligence Unit's inception.Business imperatives drive the use of gig workers
Benefits and drawbacks of gig workers
Why a gig workforce?
Making it formal
Growth in the use of gig workers
How gig workers are sourced and managed
Finding gig workers
What matters most
A cautionary note
Conclusion: The gig economy is becoming the norm
Appendix: survey results