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Millennials Are Abandoning The Gig Economy For The Trades Paschal Air The gig economy can be a prime opportunity for those looking to bolster their income, tap into multiple income streams, or transition away from traditional employment. this flexibility and the potential for increased earnings have drawn in a wide range of workers, from students and retirees to those simply seeking more control over their work lives. It’s not just workers themselves driving this trend. the sheer economic impact independent workers wield cannot be overstated…. globally, gig workers are forecast to contribute nearly $500 billion to the economy in 2024 (statista). their rise has spawned a colossal ecosystem of digital platforms connecting talent to work.

Gig Economy It S Time To Welcome The Future Of Work Forbes India Blogs In our survey, we counted anyone who identified as a contract, freelance, temporary, or gig worker as an independent worker. 1 in some cases, respondents hold full time jobs but also engage in a “side hustle.”. our methodology. in our spring survey of 25,062 americans, the 5,280 respondents (see sidebar, “our methodology”) who identify. The freelance workforce. in 2023, 38% of the u.s. workforce, or 64 million americans, performed freelance work, an increase from 60 million professionals in 2022. this increase also contributed to a more significant economic impact. this year, freelancers contributed $1.27 trillion to the u.s. economy in annual earnings. On a global scale, data from the world bank shows that the global gig economy accounts for up to 12% of the labor market, which is much higher than previous estimates for the total number of gig workers. additionally, research from staffing industry analysts estimates that the gig economy generated $5.4 trillion in revenue in 2021. The benefits of gig work. the upwork research found that the vast majority of freelancers have an extremely positive outlook regarding the gig economy landscape when it comes to career development.