The Gig Economy

and why you should tap into it as a business

If you're looking for extra workers to help with events, then you should be utilizing the gig economy.

Staffing issues is becoming a common topic as more of the labor force is turning toward gig work. You may have heard the term "gig economy" used, but what does it mean for you and your organization? As more of the workforce leaves full-time and part-time jobs, organizations will need to utilize the gig economy to fill staffing needs. Here are some stats to show where the gig economy is at in 2023 and why you should utilize a tool, such as the Posted! app, to tap into it.

Gig Economy Statistics for 2023

16.4% of the American workforce is made up of gig workers (Aleksandric, 2023)

There are 9.94 million self-employed people in the US as of January 2023 (Aleksandric, 2023)

The Recreation industry is the largest US industry for gig work. This includes jobs in hospitality, event planning, and sports center management. (Aleksandric, 2023) (Indeed, 2022)

Statistics are based on the following sources

Aleksandric, M. (2023, April 24). 20+ gig economy statistics for 2023: The State of Gig Work. FinMasters. https://finmasters.com/gig-economy-statistics/#gref