The Gig Work Phenomenon: Insights Into Current Multidisciplinary Research and Trending Topics

Abstract

This symposium consists of four presentations. Presentation 1-3 provide insights into recent research findings on the topic of gig work relevant in the context of careers, organizational behavior, and human resources management. Presentation 4 – a systematic literature review – provides an overview on existing studies on gig work, and an agenda for future research. Contributions investigate the gig work phenomenon in different countries using a variety of methodologies such as literature review, qualitative interviews, text analysis, participant observation approach, and survey method. The symposium ends with an interactive discussion designed to facilitate proactive exchanges between participants and audience members, as well as networking. A Paranoid Reading of the Gig Economy Presenter: Ana Alacovska; Copenhagen Business School, Denmark Presenter: Eliane Bucher; BI Norwegian Business School Presenter: Christian Fieseler; BI Norwegian Business School The Autonomy Paradox in Platform Work: A Sociomaterial Perspective on The Work of Content Creators Presenter: Farnaz Ghaedipour; McMaster U. Why are Platform Workers Willing to Share Reputational Data? Presenter: Jeroen Meijerink; U. of Twente The Gig Work Phenomenon: A Multi-Level Framework Literature Review and Research Agenda Presenter: Annabelle Hofer; U. of Bern, Work and Organisational Psychology Presenter: Daniel Spurk; U. of Bern Presenter: Caroline Straub; Bern U. of Applied Sciences Presenter: Clara Zwettler; U. of Bern, Work and Organisational Psychology