Colombian platform Hogarú makes the case for formal, stable, and motivating cleaning work

Domestic cleaning has traditionally been an informal, fragmented and invisible sector. The work takes place behind closed doorstep, cleaners often do not know their rights and private employers are unaware of their obligations. Most households find their cleaners via-via and do not have employment contracts with them. Platforms that bring together demand (households) and supply (cleaners) are in a unique position: they have an overview and information about the sector. If they want, they can use this to help improve the working conditions of cleaners. In Colombia, government and platforms are putting this into practice together.

For The Gig Work Podcast of the WageIndicator Foundation, I spoke to Juan Sebastián Cadavid, CEO of Colombian domestic cleaning platform Hogarú. He talks about how platforms together with good public policies can lead to better working conditions and more prospects for domestic cleaners.

The interview’s highlights can also be found in this blog.