Conflict and Shifting Boundaries in the Gig Economy: An Interdisciplinary Analysis
Rebecca Page-Tickell
University of East London, UK
Elaine Yerby
London School of Economics, UK
Rebecca Page-Tickell
University of East London, UK
Elaine Yerby
London School of Economics, UK
Product Details
- Format:
- Hardback
- ISBN:
- 9781838676049
- Published:
- 30 Mar 2020
- Publisher:
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Dimensions:
- 224 pages - 152 x 229mm
- Series:
- The Changing Context of Managing People
Categories:
Conflict and Shifting Boundaries in the Gig Economy examines a range of tensions and issues, including;
- The future of trade unions in the gig economy
- Employment status and contractual arrangements
- Talent management in the gig economy
- Employee voice and whistleblowing
- Career choices and organisational attractiveness
- Trajectory and impact at macro economic levels.
Organisational examples and a focus on the perspective of those engaged in gig work introduce new insights and research questions on the current and future challenges posed by the gig economy, alongside using the structural dynamic model as a tool to understand actors and organisational experiences and build appropriate interventions.
Dr Elaine Yerby, MSc, BSc, FHEA, MCIPD is a Senior Lecturer in HRM Practice at the London School of Economics. Her research interests centre on the future of work and include the impact on careers from the changing nature of work, restorative work-based conflict resolution and diversity and inclusion. Prior to joining academia she worked as an Employee Engagement Manager on a large transformational HR programme.