Episode 001 - A new definition for the gig economy. One that makes life better for workers

Technology is dramatically changing the way we work.  One-third of Canadians have worked in the so-called gig economy. These informal, usually one-off jobs, are providing much needed income. But are also leaving workers a lot more vulnerable. That’s because of limited access to things like insurance and benefits.

These seismic changes are reshaping the way we live and work. But we are still underestimating the sheer scale of transformation still to come. Daniel Copeland and Darren Perlman, co-founders of the SPOT staffing app, are trying to change that.