Taptrove Ventures

Independent worker benefits are essential for supporting growth in the ecosystem, yet 7/10 independent workers within the EMEA region have no contractual benefits offered😱 Insurance, sick pay and paid leave are among the top benefits demanded by gig workers to keep them engaged.

Covid restrictions are loosening up across the EU, yet recent surveys confirm hybrid work is here to stay. Eurofund research finds the desire to work remotely has not waned, as roughly half of EU workers favor WFH at least several times per week going forward.

Work is shifting from having a full time job to creating a fluid portfolio of revenue streams while maintaining autonomy and freedom. 86% of independent workers (n>10k) who earn at least $70k annually, work less than 40 hours per week and take on between 2-4 projects at a time.

Last year, 36% of the US workforce freelanced, generating $1.2 trillion of annual earnings. More and more professionals are expected to freelance in the US. Of the employees who started WFH, 74% are considering freelancing, instead of returning to the traditional workplace.

Roughly 1 in 5 adults aged 65 and older remain on the job, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Recent research shows that, with the increased introduction of remote work policies, many elderly will be able to participate in the workforce longer #purpose #WFH #FoW

More and more evidence that work form home is here to stay! 🏡👨‍💻 Over 70% of the workforce wants to continue to work remotely for >2 days a week once the pandemic is over. #VC #WorkTech #FutureOfWork #WorkFromHome #RemoteWork #ZoomFatigue