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GIG ECONOMY

We’re Headed for a Great Gig Divide. Here’s Why We Should Be Worried

Eric Anicich, University of Southern CaliforniaNovember 22, 2022December 12, 2022
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After seasoned executive Duncan Thomas healed from advanced melanoma, he seriously reflected on what he wanted from life and work and decided to become an “itinerant CEO.” For Thomas, that means getting a five-to-six-month executive gig—recent stints include leading a medical practice and a software firm—then taking a break to spend time with his family and recharge before moving on to the next position. Thomas is not the only itinerant CEO out there—others have adopted a similar lifestyle working as freelance or interim CEOs.

CEO is probably not the job you think of when you hear the term “gig work.” More likely, it’s an Uber driver or food delivery person that comes to mind. But freelancing is increasingly common in all sectors and across skill levels. A recent study by Upwork found that the majority of freelance work in 2021 (53 percent, up from 45 percent in 2019) was highly skilled labor in fields like computer programming, writing, design, IT, marketing, and business consulting.

Read the full article at Newsweek.

This article was produced by Footnote in partnership with University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.

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Eric Anicich

Eric Anicich

Assistant Professor of Management and Organization, School of Business
University of Southern California

Eric Anicich studies the forms and functions of social hierarchy within groups. His research has been published in leading academic journals and numerous popular media outlets.

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