Gigged: The End of the Job and the Future of Work

Sarah Kessler

Gigged: The End of the Job and the Future of Work is a 2018 non-fiction book by journalist and author Sarah Kessler. The book explores the rise of the gig economy, the phenomenon of temporary and freelance work performed on a project-by-project or task-by-task basis, and its impact on traditional full-time employment.

Through interviews with gig workers, platform executives, policymakers, and labor experts, Kessler reveals the benefits and drawbacks of the gig economy, such as flexibility and autonomy for workers, but also lack of job security, benefits, and fair pay. She argues that the gig economy is not a solution to the problems of precarity and inequality in the traditional job market, but rather a symptom of them.

Kessler also discusses the role of technology, particularly digital platforms such as Uber, Airbnb, and TaskRabbit, in facilitating the gig economy and disrupting industries such as transportation, hospitality, and domestic work. She analyzes the legal and regulatory challenges posed by the gig economy, and the debates over whether gig workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors.

Overall, Gigged offers a nuanced and compelling look at the changing nature of work and the challenges and opportunities it presents for individuals, businesses, and society as a whole.

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