Conflict and Shifting Boundaries in the Gig Economy: An Interdisciplinary Analysis

This book explores the conflicts and shifting boundaries in the gig economy through an interdisciplinary lens, introducing a dynamic structural model to analyze its macro, meso, and micro levels. It discusses the future of trade unions, employment status, talent management, employee voice, career choices, and the macroeconomic impact. Examples and perspectives from gig workers provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of the gig economy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The rise of the gig economy has brought about significant changes in organizational, professional, legal, and economic structures. This book employs an interdisciplinary lens to explore these conflicts and shifting boundaries. It introduces a dynamic structural model of the gig economy to examine its inner workings at macro, meso, and micro levels of analysis.

The book delves into various aspects of the gig economy, including the future of trade unions, employment status and contractual arrangements, talent management, employee voice and whistleblowing, career choices, and organizational attractiveness. It raises important questions about the implications of these changes for workers, employers, and society as a whole.

To provide insights and address these challenges, the book includes organizational examples and focuses on the perspectives of those engaged in gig work. It employs the structural dynamic model as a tool to understand the actors and organizational experiences and develop appropriate interventions.

The book contributes to the growing body of research on the gig economy by offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective. It provides valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers interested in understanding the dynamics and implications of this evolving economic model.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838676063