Technologically Mediated Human Resource Management: Working Relationships in the Gig Economy

This book explores the challenges of implementing technologically mediated Human Resource Management (HRM) in the gig economy, such as institutional complexity, technological supervision, recruitment, quality of work, and work fairness. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating gig work into HRM research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The gig economy presents a novel form of work that aligns with the ever-growing demand for convenience among consumers. Often referred to as the online platform, on-demand, or digital platform economy, this sector stands as a remarkable and extreme manifestation of the increasingly digitalized and fragmented nature of work. This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate challenges that arise between online labor platforms and human resource management within the realm of the gig economy. The chapters within this book explore a range of topics, including the complexities of institutional structures, the technological oversight of gig workers, recruitment strategies in the gig economy, the quality of work and work fairness. Furthermore, they underscore the significance of incorporating gig work within the framework of human resource management research, considering the multitude of activities and practices traditionally associated with HR functions within traditional organizational structures.

This book is an invaluable resource for advanced students and researchers in the fields of Management, Economics, Business, and Marketing. It was originally published as a special issue of The International Journal of Human Resource Management.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032482699