People & Organisation

WORK, HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING - A3 (Template Version)

Question 1: Suggested 600-700 words ❖ Who is responsible for ensuring fair pay and working conditions for workers in the gig economy? ● First 1-2 sentences: Definition Provide a definition of the gig economy Example: "The gig economy is defined as a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent or long-term jobs. This economic system emphasizes flexibility and independence, with workers engaging in temporary, flexible jobs, often facilitated by digital platforms

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DETAILED INSTRUCTION

A/ASSESSMENT RECAP

 

  • You need to write a 2,000-word individual case study addressing All case study questions below:

 

Question 1: Suggested 600-700 words

  • Who is responsible for ensuring fair pay and working conditions for workers in the gig economy? What steps can be taken to improve their compensation and working conditions?

 

Question 2: Suggested 500-600 words

  • How do algorithms used by platform companies (e.g., Grab, Gojek, etc.) in the gig economy affect the well-being of gig workers?

 

Question 3: Suggested 800-900 words

  • Assuming you are taking the Chief Human Resource Officer role in an iconic gig economy company, recommend FIVE “Best Practices” to enhance the three->five aspects of gig workers’ job-related well-being.
  • Provide your reasons for each “Best Practice” you will have recommended. Please note you can justify your reasoning using cases, statistical data, and first-hand data.

 

B/KEYWORDS DEFINITION

 

  1. Gig Economy: A labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent jobs.
  2. Algorithms in HRM: Automated processes used in Human Resource Management for various purposes like recruitment, performance evaluation, and job allocation.
  3. Occupational Injury: An injury that results from a work-related event or from a single instantaneous exposure in the work environment.
  4. Occupational Disease: A disease resulting primarily from exposure to risk factors arising from work activity.

 

  1. Well-being: The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, especially in a workplace context.
  2. Risk Management Principles: The systematic approach to managing and assessing risks to achieve predetermined objectives and protect the welfare of an organization.
  3. Psychosocial Issues: Aspects of work that affect individuals' psychological health and their interpersonal relationships.
  4. Platform Companies: Businesses that provide a digital platform for various services, particularly in the gig economy, such as Uber or TaskRabbit.

 

LIST OF ABBREVIATION

 

WHS

Workplace Health and Safety

PCBU

Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking

HRM

Human Resource Management

 

 

C/DETAILED OUTLINE

 

Question 1: Suggested 600-700 words

❖   Who is responsible for ensuring fair pay and working conditions for workers in the gig economy?

 

  • First 1-2 sentences: Definition

Provide a definition of the gig economy

Example: "The gig economy is defined as a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent or long-term jobs. This economic system emphasizes flexibility and independence, with workers engaging in temporary, flexible jobs, often facilitated by digital platforms (Kuhn & Maleki, 2017).

 

  • Next 1-2 sentences: Examine the Impact

You should examine how the gig economy affects workers' rights

Example: The independent contractor status often places gig workers in a legal gray area, excluding them from employee rights and protections. For example, research found that a gig worker in South Africa earned significantly less than the national minimum wage for extensive work hours​ (Graham, 2021)

 

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