Gig work is no longer a temporary or marginal form of employment. It is a core component of modern economies, and a means for individuals enjoy greater autonomy whilst still generating income. In this article, we discuss labour-related protections for people engaged in gig work, and strategies to get more work or tap into lucrative opportunities.
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Outsourcing has gained some traction across the Caribbean region, both among individuals and countries. We highlight some important considerations of that sector from a Caribbean perspective.
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More and more people want to work from anywhere. Thanks to the internet, it is increasingly possible to become a digital nomad, but for working professionals in particular, it is important to manage the upheaval and uncertainty that can be associated with that lifestyle.
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In our October 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Debbie Jollie, the Stammering Communicator who is based in Trinidad and Tobago, and Technology Architect and Digital Transformation Consultant, Garfield Gordon, of Jamaica, the panel discusses: our continuing vulnerability to cyberattacks; ESG versus CSR and the effects on ICT; and Caribbean consultants becoming true digital nomads.
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Do you have what it takes to be a digital nomad? We revisit a 2022 conversation we had with the following intrepid travellers: Juleen Gentles, who is from Jamaica, but spoke with us from Ghana; Marsiya Issah who is from Ghana, but had been living in Barbados; and Andres Phillips, who is from Barbados, but had recently ended a 10-month stint in Colombia and Mexico. During the episode, Andres, Juleen and Marsiya share: their journey to becoming digital nomads and some of their experiences on the ground; their experience and the challenges regarding internet access and language barriers; and some advice to those who might be thinking of becoming digital nomads.
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