Tag Archives: gig economy

The Coronavirus Response: Lessons Learned from The Past

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is quickly challenging Americans to rethink every aspect of our daily lives. And while this particular virus is new, GAO has issued reports and congressional testimonies covering several similar public health challenges and emergency federal aid … Continue reading →

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What’s Trending in Gig Employment

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

Millions of American workers no longer have traditional, full-time, year-round employment. Instead, they’re joining the ‘gig’ economy—stringing together various jobs to make ends meet. Today’s WatchBlog discusses what is and isn’t known about this evolving group of nontraditional workers. Read … Continue reading →

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Working in the Gig Economy

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

On Labor Day, we consider the nature of employment for many of the nation’s workers. Today’s WatchBlog looks at the opportunities and challenges that “gig” workers—those employed in on-demand, non-standard work—may face. Who are gig workers? While there is no … Continue reading →

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Where No Auditor Has Gone Before

Posted on September 8, 2016 by

It’s Star Trek’s 50th anniversary—it first took viewers “where no man has gone before” in 1966. Since then, the Enterprise and its sister ships have spent much of their time at warp speeds, saving planets and fending off hostile life … Continue reading →

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