Escaping the Safe Space-Thriving in the Gig Economy

The world of work has changed dramatically in the past few years, as evidenced by tech companies such as Uber and Airbnb. Marion McGovern, founder and CEO of M Squared Consulting, one of the first gig-economy talent intermediaries, author of Thriving in the Gig Economy noted that while most media attention is on the low end of the skill and income spectrum, little attention is being paid to the best-in-class professionals who have chosen an independent path. She discussed the biggest misconceptions regarding the gig economy and explained the reasons behind its rapid growth.