The Gig Economy and Its Impact on Workers

What is the gig economy?

• A decentralized workforce with regular human contact

• A flexible economy that empowers workers

• A new workforce that accepts jobs on a per-task basis

• A workforce that works exclusively for Uber and Skip the Dishes

What percentage of workers in Canada are part of the gig economy?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

How do gig economy workers compare to conventional workers in terms of loneliness?

• Gig economy workers are less lonely

• Gig economy workers are more lonely

• Gig economy workers experience the same level of loneliness

• There is no data available on the loneliness of gig economy workers

How do gig economy workers compare to conventional workers in terms of mental health?

• Gig economy workers have better mental health

• Gig economy workers have worse mental health

• Gig economy workers have the same level of mental health

• There is no data available on the mental health of gig economy workers

Do gig economy workers feel more empowered than conventional workers?

• Yes, gig economy workers feel more empowered

• No, gig economy workers feel less empowered

• Gig economy workers and conventional workers feel equally empowered

• There is no data available on the empowerment of gig economy workers

What demographic differences exist between gig economy workers and conventional workers?

• Gig economy workers are older and more likely to be married

• Gig economy workers are younger and less likely to be married

• Gig economy workers and conventional workers have similar demographics

• There is no data available on the demographics of gig economy workers

What is one potential consequence of the gig economy?

• Increased job security for workers

• Decreased job opportunities for workers

• Improved work-life balance for workers

• No significant impact on workers

What is the psychological cost for workers in the gig economy?

• Increased happiness and control over their lives

• Decreased happiness and control over their lives

• No significant psychological cost

• There is no data available on the psychological cost for gig economy workers

What is the future of the gig economy?

• It will continue to grow and thrive

• It will decline and become less prevalent

• It will remain uncertain and subject to change

• There is no future for the gig economy

What is the impact of a new California law on the gig economy?

• It will lead to the growth of the gig work model

• It will have no impact on the gig work model

• It will force employers to reclassify contract workers as employees

• There is no information available on the impact of the new California law