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78% Southeast Asia consumers agree that ​platforms have had a positive influence on their quality of life https://techforgoodinstitute.org/the-platform-economy-southeast-asias-digital-growth-catalyst/

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The Platform Economy: Southeast Asia's Digital Growth Catalyst

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The Institute's inaugural study presents data-based insights and public-private perspectives on how to support the Platform Economy's growth in Southeast Asia while mitigating its risks...

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Equal opportunities for all to join the workforce, without discrimination in the hiring process

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Fair access and ownership of data​

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Unequal playing field (employers vs employees)​

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Public accountability measures (eg, list top ten worst companies)

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A new category of worker which can be enforced legally and provides the benefits workers want without compromising on existing positives (i.e. flexibility)

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Opening up labour market participation especially to women, carers and those with disabilities

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Supporting people to have control over their lives (and livelihoods!).

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In 2019, Upwork earned 62% of its US$ 300 million revenue from various fees to workers, compared to 38% from clients. https://www.ilo.org/global/research/global-reports/weso/2021/WCMS_771749/lang--en/index.htm

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This ILO flagship report explores how the contemporary platform economy is transforming the way work is organized, and analyses the impact of digital labour platforms on enterprises, workers and society as a whole.

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The role of digital labour platforms in transforming the world of work

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This ILO flagship report explores how the contemporary platform economy is transforming the way work is organized, and analyses the impact of digital labour platforms on enterprises, workers and society as a whole.

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Deliveroo/SMF's work showing that most riders are happy with their work

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Deliveroo/SMF's work showing that most riders are happy with their work

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https://www.smf.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/FINALE-deliveroo-2.pdf

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Investment in digital labour platforms are concentrated in Asia (56 billion dollars); North America (46 billion dollars) and Europe (12 billion dollars). Only $4bn in Latin America, Africa and Arab States combined.

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A chance to influence the design of the platform or organisation where I get work

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A new form of worker collective bargaining that gives workers a fair voice but is also efficient

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More effective pensions system for the self employed

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Clear entry points for people new to an industry, community-based advice and support

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Easily accessible support to grow, refresh and diversify skills base

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Support to go self-employed such as help with financial planning, tax etc

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Lack of political understanding of the issues and the economics of platform/gig working

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Regulatory ‘white space’ around gig work

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Regulatory ‘white space’ around gig work

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Uncertainty breeds exploitation

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Perverse incentives of VC-funded growth

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Antiquated union representation built for a different world

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Lobbying by platform operators

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Unequal access to digital infrastructure
No regulations for digital work platforms
Lack of robust business/hr support systems for gig or self-employed workers

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Consumers/voters love convenience and cheap goods/services

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Workers seen as a resource, not a stakeholder

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Social security that works for a digital labour market

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Better education and life-long learning support to help people cope with - and also respond to - changing labour market conditions

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Build an ecosystem of gig worker support tools

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Build an ecosystem of gig worker support tools

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Including by the private sector but regulated by govt/with a public ‘backstop’

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Allow workers to take control of their ratings (and make them portable).

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International coordination e.g. at EU level to drive better performance from global platform operators

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A ‘gig worker’s charter of rights’

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To address systematic issues affecting the most vulnerable population, including children, women, and those of lower socio-economic status

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To craft policies bringing about inclusivity, equity, and accessible government services.

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In developing new forms of employment, it is crucial to ensure that this flexibility does not diminish workers’ protection

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Data for Luxembourg show a higher prevalence of mobile working in the public sector (19.6%) than in the private sector (8.7%)

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the "autonomy paradox”

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Flexible yet secure

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Employee sponsored benefits, including healthcare, retirement, etc

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Company incentives - pursuit of profit over employee wellbeing

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Establishing a low/ no-tech platform solutions to increase opportunities for daily and wage workers

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global workers unions (DAO)

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Portable global worker ID (ie. worker ratings tied to credit ratings and ability to access financial services, for those perceived risky by banks and without a credit history)

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A future that works for everyone.