It’s no surprise that advances in technology have catapulted the gig economy. On-demand staffing apps have allowed businesses to hire when and where they want. Many organizations and professionals are drawn to the flexibility that gigging apps provide.

If you’ve ever asked yourself if you should hire giggers, read on for our top eight reasons to try it.  

What is a Gig Worker?

In the broadest terms, a gig worker is:

“An individual who earns income from short-term assignments, tasks, or jobs for clients”

So, a gig worker is anyone completing temporary jobs for individuals or businesses. There are five types of gig workers:

1. Freelancers

2. Independent contractors

3. Temporary workers

4. Contract workers

5. Seasonal workers

If you want more information on types of giggers, follow our guide on how to use gigs in your business.

Why Hire Gig Workers?

1. Widen your talent pool

   Hiring for gigs broadens your candidate pool. You get access to candidates you may not find on traditional job boards. Hiring gig workers allows you to access a diverse pool of flexible workers.

2. Stay Ahead of the Hiring Curve

   Younger generations are moving away from job boards and towards more casual work. 87% of Millennials and Gen Z want to be in control of their work life. Many are turning to gigs to work according to their schedule. Keep morale high and allow employees to work how and when they want.

3. Hire When You Want

   Gigs give you more flexibility too! You can hire when and where you want. Instead of making a permanent hire immediately, schedule giggers as needed. Then, if there’s a need in the future, you can offer someone a permanent job.

4. Fill Roles Fast

   You can fill gigs immediately instead of following the long-winded traditional hiring process. Use on-demand platforms that allow you to post jobs and hire instantly (like AmbiMi)!

5. Hire Based on Skills

   Gigs allow you to hire based on skills rather than job titles. A skill-based workforce enables you to fill jobs based on fulfilling a task. Job titles are often inaccurate and don’t specify a candidate’s responsibilities.

   AmbiMi’s skills-based job matching allows you to hire based on skills. Choose up to five skills in the job posting, and we’ll match you to professionals with these skills. This ensures you get the right person for the task.

6. Give Full-Time Employees More Bandwidth

   Whether filling vacation time or adapting to high demand, giggers ease employees’ workloads. You can hire gig workers instead of giving full-time workers more tasks. Then, your other employees can dedicate their time to other aspects of their role. Plus, it’ll lead to less burnout.

7. Reduce Turnover

   Gigs will reduce turnover for current and new employees. Reducing your current staff’s workload will improve employee morale and work-life balance. It’ll also allow them to focus on what they want to. Additionally, if you hire temp-to-perm, the candidate has already experienced the job. They know what to expect, so they’ll be less likely to resign after converting to permanent.

8. Save Money

   On top of everything else, hiring gig workers will save your business money. From fewer costs to reduced time-to-fill, there are many ways you can cut costs with gigs.

For more details, check out our blog: Will Hiring Giggers Save You Money?

Think gigs are right for your business? Reach out to our team to learn more!