The Gig Economy: Opportunity or Threat

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Jay Jayamohan, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Harrisburg University

Posted

Oct 01, 2019

34% of the workforce is now part of the gig economy. But what is it? What are the benefits and downsides and what does it mean for business, entrepreneurs and the economy? Jay Jayamohan, Executive Director, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Harrisburg University explains. Jill Horner hosts. harrisburgu.edu

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