The Gig Economy and the Changing Nature of Employment

To the Point

The Gig Economy and the Changing Nature of Employment

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Published on Jul 15, 2015, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:52:20

Episode Description

Uber is the most conspicuous company in the "sharing economy" that's turning jobs into gigs that don't have traditional worker protections. Presidential candidates are being challenged to thread their way between venture capitalists, business leaders and a new generation of employees.

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.