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Work fragmentation in the gig economy. The gig economy has fragmented working arrangements in Australia and globally, disrupting how, where and on what terms work is performed. This study will systema

The University of Western Australia — Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
Amount
Up to $418,222
Closes
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Status
closed
Type
open opportunity
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Description

Work fragmentation in the gig economy. The gig economy has fragmented working arrangements in Australia and globally, disrupting how, where and on what terms work is performed. This study will systematically interrogate the consequences for work and workers in Australia of the growth and diversification of gig work. It will use a labour geography approach to explain how workers navigate working in the gig economy in the context of their wider lives. This will extend existing research by grounding analysis in the lived experience of workers both across various segments of the gig economy and over time. The project will extend academic theory and provide guidance to policymakers as to how to harness the benefits of gig work while mitigating potential harm.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 3505 - Human Resources and Industrial Relations. Lead: Dr Tom Barratt

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Discovery method: arc-grants
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