“Algorithmic bias” in the gig economy
It’s time the companies take steps to change.
Source: Yahoo! Finance
Aquent 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: Aquent
Staffing 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: Aquent
Can the gig economy be great?
It’s time for all employees to be treated equally.
Source: Bloomberg Markets AM
Will 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! Finance
California sues companies over gig workers
Has implications for 10 million workers across the U.S.
Source: Bloomberg
Out 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 Company
UBER 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 Online.svg)
The consumerization of benefits is just what the contingent workforce needs
A strong benefits package adds value to contingent roles.
Source: Workforce Magazine
Companies should not “get a free pass from the government”
Aquent CEO John Chuang on Coronavirus and worker benefits.
Source: The Boston Globe