Drive fast and carry a fake wallet: How Pakistan’s gig workers stay safe
rest of world, 18 September 2023
Ride-hailing drivers aren't fully insured against crime, so they've developed high- and low-tech hacks to protect themselves.
Pakistan’s platform economy
The News on Sunday, 10 September 2023
Pakistan can chart a course towards a future where the digital realm harmoniously achieves innovation and worker’s well-being.
Behind the AI boom, an army of overseas workers in ‘digital sweatshops’
The Washington Post, 28 August 2023
While AI is often thought of as human-free machine learning, the technology actually relies on the labor-intensive efforts of a workforce spread across much of the Global South and often subject to exploitation.
Women were celebrated as the face of gig work in Pakistan. They’re quitting the industry.
rest of world, 24 August 2023
Major platform businesses regularly launch campaigns to spotlight women gig workers. But women say most companies have backtracked on gender-based incentives.
The human costs of the AI boom
Tech Crunch, 21 August 2023
AI companies are using online labor to outsource the large amounts of hidden manual work needed to build their applications.
Study calls attention to ride-hailing, delivery drivers’ working conditions
Business World, 20 August 2023
The conditions of gig workers at local ride-hailing and delivery platforms have shown no improvement since last year, according to a study, highlighting financial insecurity and safety risks due to limited protections.
Research finds Filipino gig workers suffer from platform-related financial insecurity, on top of health and safety risks
Journal Online, 18 August 2023
Gig workers spend long hours on the road everyday. But after factoring in the cost of gas, mobile data credit, vehicle maintenance and repair costs, alongside loan payments for their vehicles, most workers cannot meet the basic minimum wage.
Is the gig up for the gig economy? (Part one)
HR Magazine, 17 August 2023
The gig economy continues to be a hot topic for discussion as the UK works on its position on fair work. Dan Cave uncovers the current climate and explores the alternatives.
Group Demands Improved Security for Platform Workers
This Day Live, 11 August 2023
Members of The Fairwork team at Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University have called for urgent actions to address the security concerns plaguing the Nigerian platform economy.
Urgent measures needed to improve workers’ safety in platform industry
The Sun Nigeria, 10 August 2023
Members of The Fairwork team at Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University, have called for urgent action to address the security concerns plaguing the Nigerian platform economy.
Researchers seek improved security for Nigeria’s platform workers
The Guardian Nigeria, 05 August 2023
Members of the Fairwork Team at Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University (PAU), has called for urgent actions to address the security concerns plaguing the Nigerian platform economy.
Mel Stride ‘glorifying gig economy’ by pushing delivery jobs for over-50s, says TUC
The Guardian, 03 August 2023
Work and pensions secretary said working for Deliveroo could be good option for older people, despite low pay and job insecurity.