Evolving The Gig Economy

It’s one thing hiring an unknown, another thing ensuring that they’re capable of delivering, and an altogether different kettle of fish trying to resolve dispute with when the other person is from a different geographical space — and time. Traditionally, half of this problem can be addressed by just having the candidate forward relevant documentations that one can follow-up on, giving the employer a jump-off point to verify the veracity of the employee’s claims and ability. However in the gig economy, the credibility of all freelancer is based solely on their body-of-work and community feedback. Unfortunately, this body-of-work can be fabricated and community feedback sometimes turns out to be that one guy in his basement with a thousand alt identities spewing reviews. Sometimes, you can’t really fault that guy. The online freelancing industry is one tough nut to crack and way easier to pass the proverbial “camel through the needle hole” than get noticed.

 Insuring the Uninsurable

Insurance in the gig industry is limited. Hiring a writer, artist, or programmer requires no insurance — they either get the job done, or don’t. However, a driver may need some sort of insurance in place for their services, the vehicle, and possibly their clients. While a few platforms offer some sort of coverage for freelancers, the blurring of lines between being at work and at home in the gig industry has rendered traditional insurance models nearly impractical.

With none of the protection and benefits of traditional employment, the freelance worker often bears the brunt of borderline, exploitative corporate decision making due to the absence of an organized collective to backup their demand.

 A Smart Collective

 “Vox Populi, Vox Dei” — latin for the “voice of the people is the voice of god” — is the power of democracy. For any democratic institution to survive, it must not only listen to the people, but also agree to their demands — or reach a compromise. Without the voice of the people, there can be no democracy. Without democracy, our freedom and rights become the whim of a central authority to do as they will. 

 Vox Populi has always proven to be the most powerful weapon the public can wield, more so in the traditional labour market where popular sentiments are being leveraged for benefits and better conditions. However, Vox Populi has been hijacked by self-centred and self-serving entities who will often manipulate sentiment for their own selfish ambitions. Unfortunately, the gig economy has no organized collective to protect their rights nor safeguard their interests. 

 Having an organized collective to protect the rights and interests of the gig worker can only cement the credibility of the industry. However, wouldn’t an organized collective end up eroding the independence of the industry?

ConnectJob is offering a “Smart Collective” solution to this problem. 

 Insurance 2.0

  Developed on blockchain technology, ConnectJob is a decentralized service engagement network powered by smart contracts and geolocation. The network allows users from anywhere in the world to engage professional and skilled jobbers in their locality or offer their services as one. Every engagement is backed by smart contracts and each smart contract has been integrated with the local work insurance laws. 

 “The insurance model will work according to local work insurance laws” says ConnectJob CMO. “For example in India we will work with a local blockchain-based insurance company that is endorsing the local regulation. In Dubai, same but with different laws. Every signed jobber will be covered by ConnectJob 100%, for all kind of purposes” 

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 Advised by leading US law firm, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, ConnectJob is set to finally put in the hands of the freelancer the protection and benefits the traditional job market enjoys through its CJT tokens. The frictionless token will allow users to instantly settle all engagement, enjoy a best-in-class service delivery, and access premium services. The token will entitle token holders to bonuses whenever the certain milestone features are implemented on the platform