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Digital Labor Platforms and the Control of Skilled Workers

KPFA - Against the Grain

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The Rise of Digital Labor Platforms

This chapter examines the evolution of the workforce through digital labor platforms that facilitate short-term employment for highly educated professionals. It highlights the duality of these platforms, emphasizing their flexibility alongside the unpredictability they introduce, while also exploring the significant role of algorithms in reshaping modern staffing and job matching.

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