Employment

ILO: New technologies and the dynamics of job creation

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https://iloblog.org/2017/05/02/on-new-technologies-and-the-dynamics-of-job-crea…

ILO blog (02.05.2017) The recent wave of innovation and technological change has sparked a lively debate on the future of work. Some believe that technological innovations will destroy jobs on a massive scale, forecasting a jobless future.

Topics
Employment
Information and communication technology

Tags

Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market

UK: The gig economy: “Free-riding on the welfare state”

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http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-gig-economy-free-riding-on-the-28878

jdsupra.com (10.05.2017) Due to the calling of a snap general election, the Work and Pensions Committee has curtailed its inquiry and has now published its report on the gig economy and its use of self-employment. The report is somewhat damning of companies that utilise the gig economy model.

Regions / Country
united kingdom
Topics
Employment
Extension of coverage
Social policies & programmes

Tags

Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
Digital Economy Observatory : Only Tags
(des)formalization
self-employed
Document Type
report