The Digital Economist

What is Gig Economy? A Gig Economy is an environment in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements. The trend toward a gig economy has begun. (whatis.techtarget.com/definition/gig-economy) Investopia defines Gig Economy as a temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees. A gig economy undermines the traditional economy of full-time workers who rarely change positions and instead focus on a lifetime career. In 2016,  it is  estimated that there are between 1 million to 1.5 million Filipinos doing freelance work.  Having said that, the  Department of  Information  and  Communications Technology ( DICT)  has a program called Rural Impact Sourcing (RIS).   It was created to promote and develop the Philippine impact sourcing ecosystem by discussin...

It is for the greater interest of our citizenry to bring jobs to workers in the countryside who would have otherwise gone abroad. The opportunity to give people in rural areas a chance earn more than a decent income can happen through freelancing and working as digital workers. Thus giving rise to a new definition of an OFW as an — Online Freelance Worker. Are you ready to be an OFW?!!! Department of  Information  and  Communications Technology ( DICT) has a program called Rural Impact Sourcing (RIS).  It was created to promote and develop the Philippine impact sourcing ecosystem by discussing opportunities, showcasing Filipino talents, and championing freelancing work.   http://dict.gov.ph/tech4ed/dict-boosts-skills-training-online-jobs-nationwide-through-tech4ed-rural-impact-sourcing-program/ An  online job  fair, also known as a virtual  job  fair or electronic  job ...