The Gig Work Podcast

Content Overview

May 20, 2026
What an Australian union teaches us about regulating platform work
How can binding agreements be made with platforms regarding minimum standards for platform workers? In this episode, researcher Alex Veen from the University of Sydney and Jack Boutros from the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) in Australia sh…
Platform Economy
May 14, 2026
Market Protection or Disruption? The Impact of a Minimum Rate in the Platform Economy
A minimum rate in the platform economy sounds appealing, but it could significantly disrupt the market. Researchers at Delft University of Technology used computer simulations to predict the effects. The conclusion: a fair wage is possible,…
Platform Economy
Apr 7, 2026
Platform Work and Rights: Interview with Lena Simet (Human Rights Watch)
The platform economy promises flexibility, but at what cost? In this episode of The Gig Work Podcast, Martijn Arets talks to Lena Simet from Human Rights Watch to unpack the downsides of platform work.
Platform Economy
Jan 22, 2026
Jobtech in Africa: Ecosystem Around Platform Work Must Offer Young People Perspective
Not only is Sub-Saharan Africa the region with the highest unemployment rate, it is also one of the most innovative regions. In this episode of The Gig Work Podcast, Martijn Arets talks to Michelle Hassan, director of the Jobtech Alliance.
Platform Economy
Oct 23, 2025
Survival versus perspective? 'It's not about money, but about taking responsibility'
In this episode of The Gig Work Podcast, we hear from Frida Mwangi, a founding member of the Kenya Union of Gig Workers (KUGWO). How can platform workers benefit in a labour market where flexibility comes with a lack of future prospects?
Platform Economy
Aug 5, 2025
Rollee: Data as the gateway to financial services for platform workers
Platform Economy
Jul 21, 2025
Data Labelers Association speaks up for invisible workers: 'Ultimately, it's about respect and human decency'
Platform Economy
May 21, 2025
The myth of automation: How AI is and will remain dependent on cheap labour
Platform Economy
Mar 10, 2025
Ghostwork: the invisible world of work behind AI
Platform Economy
Oct 15, 2024
Who pays the bill for unpaid labour in the platform economy?
Platform Economy
Sep 20, 2024
Social security in India's platform economy
Platform Economy
Jun 26, 2024
Impact of the gig economy in India: 'Innovation cannot work without regulation'
Platform Economy

The Gig Work Podcast is the new podcast on the global issues in the platform economy by WageIndicator, produced and edited by our platform expert Martijn Arets.

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Listen to The Gig Work Podcast’s episodes:

S0 / A19 Survival versus perspective? ‘It's not about money, but about taking responsibility’

S0 / A18 Rollee: Data as the gateway to financial services for platform workers

S0 / A17 Data Labelers Association speaks up for invisible workers: “Ultimately, it's about respect and human decency"

S0 / A16 The myth of automation: How AI is and will remain dependent on cheap labour

S0 / A15 Ghostwork: the invisible world of work behind AI

S0 / A14 Who pays the bill for unpaid labour in the platform economy?

S0 / A13 Social security in India's platform economy

S0 / A12 Impact of the gig economy in India: 'Innovation cannot work without regulation'

S0 / A11: Towards a Living Tariff: Even freelancers deserve a fair income

S0 / A10: Colombian platform Hogarú makes the case for formal, stable, and motivating cleaning work

S0 / A09: Floor van Haaren (Cocoroco) on remote customer service, fair pay, and the future of the global labour market