Benefits of supporting the gig economy

The Gig Economy is here to stay.

It is the buzz word of every analyst and pundit of the last few years, but what exactly is the ‘gig’ economy? Well, it has occurred as a direct result of what is called macroeconomics, otherwise known as globalism, which has produced a world of two types of people – those who are money-rich and time-poor and those with no money.

The gig economy has created a niche market place that is of mutual benefit to both employer and employee. Workers take on independently contracted and at times short term gigs rather than long term permanent employment for a variety of reasons that suit their lifestyle. No longer does the term ‘gig’ just apply to the roving musician going from gig to gig. The digital arena has been instrumental in creating an evolving workforce, as well as the drive from a generation that are looking for the work/life balance.

Since the global financial crisis there has been an increase in the amount of contract, temporary and freelance work, and figures have shown that between 2014 and 2015 over 4.1 million people have worked in the gig economy. It is the fastest growing sector of the economy as the mindset of the workforce has changed.

Also known as the ‘on-demand economy’, and the ‘collaborative economy’, it has allowed more people, to gain work. Think of a retiree who wants to work a couple of days, or the person who is new to the country, has the right skills and is available to work straight away. The climate reflects the changing attitudes to service and there is a sense that what you want is now easier to obtain in a timely manner. There are countless ‘on demand’ services around and many more emerging. If you think of things like ‘Uber eats’ as an example of how people are outsourcing to help them effectively in their daily lives. You can find someone to pick up your dry cleaning, to drop off alcohol for the party taking place the next day and you haven’t time to leave the office or home. There is someone you can source to walk the dog. This can be done so easily, and there is an App for everything. People have become adept at multi-tasking. No longer do you have to physically go into a bank or post office to pay your bills. Download an App to get your groceries delivered. The time it takes to drive to the shops, to line up and get your food for the week for many is a nightmare and takes them away from other necessary tasks that need to be accomplished.

Whizz is a platform that embodies the gig economy and can supply a highly skilled and adaptable workforce to accommodate your requirements. It has been in operation since 2014, and is the only same day cleaning service available Australian wide.

A survey by Air Tasker revealed that eighty per cent of Australians found traditional workplace hours were inflexible and a negative constraint on their lifestyle. For this reason having a platform where someone can take on work in between school hours is the perfect solution for many, who strengthen the workforce and are part of a business model that values their skills and pays them accordingly.

A study at the University of Chicago found that ‘flexibility rather than hours or income, has the largest impact on satisfaction of employees’. Having the flexibility to work hours and choose work that suits your lifestyle makes for a more productive and efficient workforce. It is not just a myth that working less hours makes people more productive. It also allows for more time to pursue other things that people are passionate about but haven’t been able to because of work constraints. It gives people greater autonomy. They aren’t worked to death, and that satisfaction trickles down.

You can download the Whizz App via Apple or Google Play in under a minute for a convenient way to book your house clean. The App is easy to navigate – you can pick a date, the type of service you require and the fixed pricing. Whizz contractors offer a broad spectrum of services in the retail, medical, hospitality and industrial sector. All contractors come with their own equipment and cleaning products.

If it is a one-off clean you are after, or you are moving house and need your bond back, Whizz can help. Their website clearly states what is included in a residential home clean or an end-of-lease clean. There are no hidden costs and the flexibility of using this platform allows for specialised requests to address any situation. Perhaps you want a particular product used to clean your apartment or there are extra areas needing attention. You can customise your clean. If you decide to have recurring cleans there are great discounts available.

The core value of Whizz is ‘customer satisfaction’ and any dissatisfaction will be personally attended to within 24 hours. All cleaners have met the high standards that Whizz require and feedback is essential to measure the ever changing needs of the customer. With end-of-lease cleans, knowing where and what to clean is something Whizz understand through their working relationship with real estate agents and property managers.

There is someone available 7 days a week to take your call. If you have just had a party and need your place cleaned in a hurry or you want regular cleaning options, the Whizz platform is right for you. If you don’t want to be around for your clean it doesn’t matter, or if you want to have the same cleaner come, then Whizz is for you.

In moving forward, the gig economy has become the modern template for those wanting more control over their environment. Nature insists on change and once change has come, things cannot revert. The gig economy is here and now. In our society it would be unthinkable not to have the likes of Uber and Airbnb, and thirty percent of Australians are free agents choosing this sort of lifestyle.