Episode 68: Gov’t stats flip gig economy narrative on its head

This week the Align crew digs into gig economy stats that no one predicted. The release of Bureau of Labor data reveals the number of people working in “alternative” work like gig-related jobs is shrinking, not going up as highly respected economists have been saying. How should business operators plan for the future workforce with numbers like this, and is there a bigger trend to consider? Also on the show, McDonald’s is ramping up its use of kiosks in stores by the thousands which isn’t what the Fight for $15 movement intended during the push for higher wages. Plus, a feature interview with the director of government affairs for the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association and a discussion about models for scheduling and CEO surtax issues.