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Work in the gig economy : pay and protest at Munchy /

This case illustrates the variety of challenges and opportunities associated with work in the 'gig economy'. It highlights the range of different stakeholders and interests that have made gig work a focus of attention and controversy for HR professionals, labour unions, regulators, and the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Healy, Joshua (Author), Pekarek, Andreas (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2021.
Series:SAGE Business Cases.
Subjects:
High technology industries > Employees > Case studies.
Independent contractors > Case studies.
Personnel management > Case studies.
Industries de pointe > Personnel > Études de cas.
Entrepreneurs indépendants > Études de cas.
Personnel > Direction > Études de cas.
High technology industries > Employees.
Independent contractors.
Personnel management.
Electronic books.
Case studies.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This case illustrates the variety of challenges and opportunities associated with work in the 'gig economy'. It highlights the range of different stakeholders and interests that have made gig work a focus of attention and controversy for HR professionals, labour unions, regulators, and the wider public. The case focuses particularly on the labour management practices of digital platform companies and their implications for gig workers' pay and conditions. Ultimately, the case challenges students to consider strategies for managing conflicts over gig work and devising sustainable human resource management practices for platform companies.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781529753011
1529753015