The New World of Work Quiz

What is the new world of work?

• A decline in stable permanent employee contracts

• An increase in temporary and self-employment

• A growth in the gig economy

• All of the above

What is the gig economy?

• A positive trend in employment

• A contractual employment relationship

• Providing services through a platform

• All of the above

Do people in the gig economy prefer it over traditional employment?

• Yes, they consistently prefer it

• No, they prefer traditional employment

• It depends on the individual

• There is no data available

What is one downside of the gig economy?

• Lack of employment security

• Limited benefits like pensions and healthcare

• Difficulty in getting a mortgage or deposit

• All of the above

What is the term 'precariat' referring to?

• A sinister element of the gig economy

• A temporary work arrangement

• A book written by Guy Standing

• None of the above

What are the implications of temporary work for the economy?

• Lack of investment in future workers

• Potential decrease in productivity and innovation

• Mismatch between benefits and employment structure

• All of the above

What is the danger of the mismatch between benefits and employment structure?

• Workers have no employment security

• Workers have no access to benefits like pensions and healthcare

• Workers have neither employment security nor benefits

• All of the above

What is the reading level of this quiz?

• Grade 10

• Grade 12

• Grade 14

• Grade 16

What is the main concern raised by organizations like the OECD?

• Lack of future productivity and innovation

• Lack of investment in early career development

• Lack of employment security for young workers

• Lack of benefits for self-employed workers

What is the main difference between self-employed people in the gig economy and those on fixed-term contracts?

• Self-employed people have more control over their work

• Self-employed people have no control over their work

• Fixed-term contract workers have more job security

• Fixed-term contract workers have no job security