Short-term fit, long-term trap: The career development lock of low-skilled gig workers
Published online on February 06, 2026
Abstract
Human Relations, Ahead of Print.
Why do low-skilled gig workers remain stuck in work they originally intended as temporary? Although gig work is widely portrayed as flexible and temporary, our study shows that platforms can gradually trap workers in place. Drawing on grounded theory and ...
Why do low-skilled gig workers remain stuck in work they originally intended as temporary? Although gig work is widely portrayed as flexible and temporary, our study shows that platforms can gradually trap workers in place. Drawing on grounded theory and ...