There is a lot of discussion about the “gig economy” in business circles today, usually focusing on the plight of those at the low end of the pay spectrum: Uber drivers, Deliveroo bikers, Handy cleaners.
But the biggest share of the gig economy is actually professional and white-collar workers, who according to the RSA make up 59% of the 1.1 million gig workers in the UK (compared to 33% in trades and only 19% offering driving and delivery services). These professionals include consultants, lawyers, executive coaches, designers and IT specialists.
