Recent policy discussion has highlighted the variety of ways in which the world of work is changing. In this regard, one recent development has been that many countries have seen increases in forms of non-standard work. This raises questions over whether such trends have been beneficial, representing increased flexibility and adaptability in the workforce, or … Continue reading
Most social protection systems were designed with the archetypical full-time dependent employee in mind . Work patterns deviating from this model – be it self-employment or online ‘gig work ‘ – can lead to coverage gaps. This is not a marginal issue. Across the OECD on average, 16% of all workers are self-employed, and a … Continue reading