How the Gig Economy Is Changing Tech Hiring in Portland
There have been many changes to the American workforce over the years, but few have happened as quickly or as strongly as the rise of the gig economy. In fact, 40% of the U.S. workforce will be made up of contingent workers by the year 2020. Portland is no stranger to this shift, as gig employment in the area rose 22% in just a two-year span with every indication that the pace will quicken further. There are several reasons why the Portland gig economy is experiencing such growth, and numerous ways it’s changing the landscape of tech hiring. Workforce Preferences Dictate Change It’s no secret that locating and recruiting […]