Advantages and disadvantages of platform work and freelancing. Tips for persons working under new forms of work Cover Image

Wady i zalety pracy platformowej i freelancingu. Wskazówki dla osób pracujących w ramach nowych form pracy
Advantages and disadvantages of platform work and freelancing. Tips for persons working under new forms of work

Author(s): Aleksandra Stachura-Krzyształowicz
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management
Published by: Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Keywords: new forms of work; freelancers; platform workers; precarious working conditions;

Summary/Abstract: The labor market is constantly evolving following the development of economies and technology. New opportunities for customers to purchase services and products – related to the development and functioning of mobile applications – result in the emergence of new strategies of professional activity. Their examples include platform work and freelancing, which are characterized by high flexibility in the provision of services, but also job insecurity and precarious working conditions. The article characterizes platform workers and freelancers, presents the results of research in the field of precariousness, psychosocial working conditions and quality of life of these people, and also gives tips for persons employed under new forms of work.

  • Issue Year: 624/2023
  • Issue No: 9
  • Page Range: 14-18
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Polish