This Machine Kills Patreon Preview – 399. The Business of Management (ft. Katie Wells)
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Mar 25, 2025 Join a fascinating discussion on the current gig economy and labor conditions with insights from a new report. Explore how the economy is shifting with prices becoming unstable and income relying on piecemeal work. The conversation highlights the worrying trend of platform services encroaching on government responsibilities. Discover connections between management techniques of platform companies and private equity firms. Expect a thought-provoking analysis that challenges our understanding of normality in today's work environment.
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Platform Evolution
- Tech platforms are evolving from regulatory arbitrage to partnerships with the state.
- This transition is happening faster and in a more concerning manner than anticipated.
Healthcare Platforms and Government
- Healthcare worker platforms, like Papa and MedShift, exemplify the gig economy's expansion into healthcare.
- These platforms, initially regulatory entrepreneurs, are now partnering with government entities like the Department of Health and Human Services.
Fair Work Methodology
- The Fair Work methodology offers a universal standard for evaluating platform labor conditions globally.
- This methodology highlights that the US labor market conditions are an anomaly compared to other countries.
