Gig workers: Flexible workers have been crucial

Flexible workers have been crucial during the pandemic but they often don't have a financial safety net. Can digital platforms offer them the protection they desperately need? The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. Top stories: The future of work in Asia; AI adoption in the US and the global gig economy – and other jobs news to know. Digital labour platforms are reshaping work, from side hustles to AI-driven jobs, as the ILO meets to discuss the future of the gig economy - and other jobs news to know.