As características dos trabalhadores freelancers on-line: geração e gênero são relevantes no contexto da gig economy?
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A pesquisa sobre trabalhadores da gig economy geralmente explora temas como condições de trabalho e tipos de atividade. No entanto, há uma lacuna nos estudos que envolvem trabalhadores qualificados, especialmente aqueles que vivem em regiões remotas do mundo. Este estudo caracteriza e analisa trabalhadores freelancers on-line qualificados residentes na América Latina. Foram realizadas duas pesquisas com um total de 2.159 indivíduos brasileiros registrados em duas plataformas digitais na América Latina que conectam trabalhadores qualificados a organizações e projetos. Foram utilizadas regressões logísticas que mostraram que trabalhadores jovens buscam esse tipo de trabalho para aprender novas atividades e obter melhores remunerações, enquanto as mulheres buscam maior flexibilidade. Trabalhadores com menor escolaridade veem o trabalho mediado por plataformas como uma forma de alcançar melhores salários, enquanto trabalhadores mais velhos desejam retornar a empregos estáveis.
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