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Monday, January 22 • 11:40 - 12:30
214: Ethical Practice in the 'Gig Economy'
Traditional jobs have disappeared or have been completely redesigned while new jobs, fueled by technology and/or global economic forces, have emerged. Temporary contracts, self-employment and freelance work, now considered part of the “Gig Economy,” are becoming more common employment paths. This session will explore ethical issues CDPs need to consider when supporting clients considering the Gig Economy.

Learning outcomes:
  • Examine the emergence of temporary contracts, self-employment and freelance work
  • Explore benefits/challenges of the Gig Economy for clients and practitioners
  • Learn strategies to ethically support clients within the Gig Economy

Speakers
avatar for Deirdre  Pickerell

Deirdre Pickerell

Life Strategies Ltd.
Dr Deirdre Pickerell, CPHR, GCDF-i, is an award-winning career professional who has spent much of her career in the Gig Economy and recently published an article in CERIC’s Careering on this topic.


Monday January 22, 2018 11:40 - 12:30 EST
Room 214
  Block 2