The use of software algorithms to automate organisational functions traditionally carried out
by human managers has been termed" algorithmic management" and identified in both …

The rise of the platform economy into statelike dominance over the lives of entrepreneurs,
users, and workers. The early Internet was a lawless place, populated by scam artists who …

This article investigates why gig economy workers who see themselves as self-employed
freelancers also engage in collective action traditionally associated with regular …

The global COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately intensified the precariousness of
insecure work. This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on platform-based …

Protest in the gig economy has taken many forms and targets (platforms, customers and
state officials). However, researchers are yet to adequately account for this diversity. We use …

Self-branding is crucial for online freelancers as they must constantly differentiate
themselves from competitors on online labor platforms to ensure a viable stream of income …

Research on multisided platforms has emphasized how platform owners accumulate
significant power over other platform actors, such as producers and customers, arguing for …

Online freelancing platforms, such as Upwork, hold great promise in enabling flexible work
opportunities where freelancers can combine their work with other life responsibilities …

Digital hyperconnectivity is a defining fact of our time. The Silicon Valley dream of universal
connection–the dream of connecting everyone and everything to everyone and everything …

Freelancing platforms, such as Upwork and Fiverr, have become a viable source of work for
millions of freelancers worldwide. However, these gig economy systems are not typically …