As a nationwide labor shortage lingers across industries, gig workers have become the glue holding businesses and operations together. But for transient talent, finding a place to call home can be an unexpected challenge.
The pandemic left various industries dangerously short-staffed, and in an effort to mitigate the loss, the need for temporary positions has skyrocketed. In fact, the gig economy experienced 33% growth in 2020. About 1.1 billion on-demand gig workers exist worldwide, and 2 million new gig workers emerged in the U.S. in 2020 alone.
