Along with technological development in big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, new business model design relies increasingly on algorithms (Zott and Amit 2010). Algorithms and the associated rulemaking have dramatically changed the human resources (HR) landscape (Cheng and Hackett 2021).

One labor-related business model, the gig economy, relies heavily on unique algorithms to precisely match job providers with clients on a job-by-job basis. For example, labour-based sharing economy firms (i.e. Uber, Airtasker, Ola) built on-demand platforms or software that, on the one hand, allow individuals to freelance their skills and expertise (Jiang et al. 2021) and, on the other hand, allows these firms to simultaneously analyze human resource management (HRM) practices and outcomes (Cheng and Hackett 2021).

There is no doubt that these HRM algorithms can benefit businesses in multiple aspects, such as offering a dynamic and flexible workforce, providing access to a wider range of talent, and increasing productivity - especially for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

However, using algorithms to manage HR has also been criticized. For instance, Walsh (2019) warns that when gig workers rely on platforms or their associated algorithms to assign jobs, they lose all work-related benefits, such as promotion, development, and wider career planning.

Moreover, each algorithm upgrade can make these gig workers even more unequal in the virtualized and boundaryless workplace.

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Question: Analyze the case study using the underpinning contemporary WHSW theories, systems, and practice within the organizational contexts to identify gaps in the policies governing occupational health and safety issues in the context of the case study on the job-related well-being issues of the case, looking at possible scenarios and solutions to the problems identified-in particular, the case analysis should be linked theoretical principles, concepts and models covered

 

Case is about the gig economy workers

 

The report should include as much detail as possible in the following structure around two thousand words limit

It should go according to the report sections listed below. Do provide detailed information about the case

INCLUDE AS MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE

Introduction

Identify and discuss the key problems in the case study

Analysis of how such problems impact well-being using relevant WHSW concepts and theories

Recommendations to improve job-related well-being issues supported by evidence

Conclusion (Final Thoughts)

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