“Algorithmic bias” in the gig economy
It’s time the companies take steps to change.
Source: Yahoo! FinanceAquent announces three-pronged initiative to foster racial equality and social justice
Company educates staff on social justice, ensures they have time to vote, and makes financial commitment to NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Source: AquentStaffing Industry Review
Equal employment benefits for the modern workforce.
Source: Staffing Industry Analysts
Aquent to provide employer match to all hourly talent in U.S. and Canada
Company doubling down on contingent talent benefits during recession.
Source: AquentCan the gig economy be great?
It’s time for all employees to be treated equally.
Source: Bloomberg Markets AMWill COVID-19 reshape the gig economy?
Some companies say they can’t follow U.S. law and norms with health care, sick pay, and other benefits.
Source: Yahoo! FinanceCalifornia sues companies over gig workers
Has implications for 10 million workers across the U.S.
Source: BloombergOut of work, out of luck?
COVID-19 unemployment assistance and self-employed, “gig” workers.
Source: Boston 25 News
World Changing Ideas Awards 2020
Aquent Square Deal noted for Corporate Social Responsibility.
Source: Fast CompanyUBER reacts to pandemic with new services but no health, sick pay benefits
Uber drivers have criticized the rideshare giant for not doing enough to support them as business comes to a halt.
Source: Fox Business OnlineThe consumerization of benefits is just what the contingent workforce needs
A strong benefits package adds value to contingent roles.
Source: Workforce MagazineCompanies should not “get a free pass from the government”
Aquent CEO John Chuang on Coronavirus and worker benefits.
Source: The Boston Globe