Gig Economy

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Diverse professionals, both in-person and holographic, collaborating in a modern office, representing the flexible workforce.
Hiring

Companies Embrace Flexible Workforce, Evolving HR Strategies

Contingent workers in the US generated a staggering $1.

Marcus Ellery·June 20, 2026
Digital gig economy platform interface with healthcare symbols, juxtaposed against a backdrop of legislative debate, symbolizing growth and regulatory challenges.
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Gig Economy Growth Continues Despite Deregulation Debate

Three nurse gig platforms have reached a $1 billion valuation, fueled by private equity and government contracts, even as lawmakers in 17 states propose exempting them from standard healthcare staffin

Marcus Ellery·May 3, 2026
Diverse business leaders collaborating with a fractional executive in a modern office, symbolizing successful integration and strategic partnership.
Hiring

How to Choose Fractional Talent for Leaders: An Integration Guide

One provider of fractional executives reports a 57% increase in their deployment since 2020.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 17, 2026
A split image showing the contrast between traditional office work and the flexible, independent nature of the gig economy, with a city skyline backdrop.
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Beyond the 9-to-5: Analyzing the Gig Economy's Impact on Traditional Employment

A new report reveals the gig economy's staggering growth trajectory, occurring alongside a historic shift in traditional payroll jobs. What does this dual transformation mean for the future of work?

Marcus Ellery·April 5, 2026
A confused gig worker, possibly a delivery driver, reviewing complex IRS tax forms on a tablet, with a blurred urban backdrop, symbolizing the impact of new tax law revisions.
Entrepreneurship

IRS Revises 'No Tax on Tips' Law, Affecting Gig Worker Deductions

The IRS has revised its 'No Tax on Tips' law guidance, changing how self-employed workers calculate a key deduction. This update impacts gig economy professionals and small businesses during the current tax season.

Jenna Wallace·March 31, 2026
Diverse professionals engaged in flexible work settings, symbolizing the modern gig economy and its impact on traditional employment models.
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How the Gig Economy Is Reshaping Traditional Employment

The gig economy is rapidly transforming traditional employment models, with projections indicating half the U.S. workforce will participate by 2027. This shift presents both significant opportunities and considerable challenges for individuals and businesses alike.

Marcus Ellery·March 31, 2026
Diverse small business owners and gig workers reviewing tax documents, symbolizing the impact of the new 'No Tax on Tips' law on their earnings and business strategies.
Entrepreneurship

New 'No Tax on Tips' Law Impacts Small Business and Gig Economy Pay

The new 'No Tax on Tips' provision significantly alters how millions of workers' earnings are taxed, offering a substantial deduction on tip income. This change impacts small businesses and the gig economy, presenting new considerations for compensation and business strategy.

Jenna Wallace·March 30, 2026