The New Gig

Hosted by Glen Hodgson

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154

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Aug 2026

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A podcast on - and for - the dynamic workforce of today.

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September 5, 202627 min

Freelancing and The Future of Work: The New Gig (ep#146) Jamie Jacobs (CEO, Gig Talent)

I speak with Jamie Jacobs (CEO, Gig Talent) about freedom, security, and the new social contract for work as well as challenging work systems that no longer fit. To celebrate US “Labor Day” we also discuss open talent as a business and competitiveness imperative as well as increased personal choice and agency in how people work. The New Gig is a podcast on - and for - the dynamic workforce of today.

August 22, 202631 min

Freelancing and The Future of Work: The New Gig (ep#145) Oliver Pickup (Expert in human-work evolution)

I speak with Oliver Pickup (Expert in human-work evolution) about the future of work and how individuals and entrepreneurs can future-proof themselves in the age of AI. We also discuss the implications of these changes for education and culture. The New Gig is a podcast on - and for - the dynamic workforce of today.

August 8, 202625 min

Freelancing and The Future of Work: The New Gig (ep#144) Jeni Morris (CEO, Fair Work Solutions)

I speak with Jeni Morris (CEO, Fair Work Solutions) about minimum wage compliance and labour law in the UK. We also discuss freelancing and open talent and the impact that it is having on the British labour market. The New Gig is a podcast on - and for - the dynamic workforce of today.

July 25, 202636 min

Freelancing and The Future of Work: The New Gig (ep#143) Kenzo Soares Seto (Research Scholar, Yale Law School)

I speak with Kenzo Soares Seto (Research Scholar, Yale Law School) about his research on the future of work and the current trends that he is observing globally. We also discuss the implications for education and culture. The New Gig is a podcast on - and for - the dynamic workforce of today.

July 18, 202619 min

WORK, RECONSTRUCTED

In this special series we get under the skin of entrepreneurship and take a deeper dive into the world of work in the digital age. In this episode I speak with CEO & Founder of Salaree, Paul Jackson who explains ambient technology and the problems that it solves. He also talks about how dark patterns are turned light and how this benefits workers instead of being a tool for corporate surveillance. Paul provides some examples from the social care sector. Thought leaders from the world of business and entrepreneurs share their thoughts, experiences and advice on what it takes to succeed in the labour market of tomorrow.

July 4, 202627 min

Freelancing and The Future of Work: The New Gig (ep#142) Joan Kinyua (President, Data Labelers Association)

I speak with Joan Kinyua (President, Data Labelers Association) about the role is AI playing and how is it changing the world of work. We also discuss how the gig and platform economy are evolving in Africa. The New Gig is a podcast on - and for - the dynamic workforce of today.

June 21, 202634 min

Freelancing and The Future of Work: The New Gig (ep#141) Charlotte Kan (Freelance Moderator & Journalist)

I speak with Charlotte Kan (Freelance Moderator & Journalist) about why she chose her workstyle as well as her thoughts on the future of work given the advent of AI. We also discuss the main challenges faced and her top tips for budding freelancers. The New Gig is a podcast on - and for - the dynamic workforce of today.

June 6, 202626 min

Freelancing and The Future of Work: The New Gig (ep#140) Dr. Bilal Pandow (Professor, Bahrain Polytechnic)

I speak with Bilal Pandow (Professor, Bahrain Polytechnic) about the future of work and platform economy in India and the Middle East.We also discuss the best and worst parts of being a freelancer, as well as the current changes underway. The New Gig is a podcast on - and for - the dynamic workforce of today.

May 23, 202627 min

Freelancing and The Future of Work: The New Gig (ep#139) Pernilla Norman (Lawyer and Data Protection expert)

I speak with Pernilla Norman - Lawyer and Data Protection expert. We discuss how EU data protection and AI obligations are affecting the labour market. We also talk about the new pieces of legislation that entrepreneurs and freelancers need to be aware of, as well as the key elements to running a "company of one". The New Gig is a podcast on - and for - the dynamic workforce of today.

May 9, 202626 min

Freelancing and The Future of Work: The New Gig (ep#138) Shaik Salauddin (National General Secretary, Indian Federation Of App Based Transport Workers)

I speak with Shaik Salauddin - Founder President, Telangana Gig And Platform Workers Union (TGPWU); National General Secretary, Indian Federation Of App Based Transport Workers (IFAT); Elected Board Member, International Alliance of App-Based Transport Workers (IAATW). We discuss how the gig and platform economy is evolving in India and beyond. The New Gig is a podcast on - and for - the dynamic workforce of today.