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- Title
Gig work and gig workers: An integrative review and agenda for future research.
- Authors
Wu, Dongyuan; Huang, Jason L.
- Abstract
Summary: Gig workers have become an important component of the contemporary workforce and have generated extensive interest among researchers. The purpose of this article is to provide an integrative review of the literature on gig workers. Consistent with the more recent studies, we adopt a broad definition of gig work, which is characterized by the temporary nature of the work, project‐based compensation, work flexibility, and non‐membership in an organization. We first discuss the major themes in the literature based on an input–process–output framework. Specifically, we review what factors drive individuals to engage in gig work, how gig work impacts gig workers based on four theoretical approaches, and what outcomes individuals experience as a result of engaging in gig work. Based on the literature review, we highlight six future research agendas. We also discuss practical implications for gig workers, traditional organizations, digital labor platforms, and society.
- Subjects
LITERATURE reviews; TEMPORARY employment; EMPLOYMENT practices; THEMES in literature; CONTINGENT employment; LABOR; RESEARCH personnel
- Publication
Journal of Organizational Behavior (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.), 2024, Vol 45, Issue 2, p183
- ISSN
0894-3796
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/job.2775