Platform-mediated work in Poland: Worker characteristics and prevalence in society

Ostoj Izabela ()
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Ostoj Izabela: University of Economics in Katowice, Katowice, Poland

International Journal of Management and Economics, 2024, vol. 60, issue 2, 132-146

Abstract: Objective One of the new trends in modern economies is the development of platform-mediated work (PMW), also known as the gig economy. The current article aims to discuss the results of the original survey to determine the number and structure of gig workers among the adult residents of Poland; this discussion is based on the broader context of the existing knowledge on the subject pertaining to society and also focuses on the plans for the future. Methods applied This article is based on the systematic literature review and the findings of the survey conducted on a representative nationwide sample of 3,165 Polish residents aged 18–70. Findings The survey carried out in July 2021, showed that, in Poland, online or offline PMW was performed by about 16% of the investigated population over the year and by about 8% over the month. Moreover, an increase in the interest in platform work is expected. Originality value PMW is a relatively rare phenomenon, which is difficult to measure. The present article proposes a research approach that can be used to establish the prevalence and prospects of PMW in Poland.

Keywords: gig economy; gig worker; labor platforms; platform work; platforms mediating work (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J21 J22 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.2478/ijme-2024-0007

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