HYR is a staffing app for the gig economy that allows companies to "instantly connect with skilled and experienced gig workers to fill hourly paid shifts." Since COVID-19 has severely impacted the way we work, as well as the safety of many, HYR has expanded and repurposed its platform to serve and assist not-for-profit and government organizations in their search for help. This new feature by the staffing app is answering the need for volunteers amid the global pandemic in Canada. In addition to this, HYR is "helping connect displaced workers to essential service industries." Not only does this service fill a gap, but it also creates a sense of purpose for people who feel incredibly displaced in this time of uncertainty.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Gig Economy Staffing Apps
- Expanding gig economy staffing apps to serve not-for-profit and government organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Volunteer Matching Platforms
- Developing platforms that connect volunteers with not-for-profit and government organizations in need during the global pandemic.
- Job Placement for Displaced Workers
- Creating innovative solutions to connect displaced workers with essential service industries during times of uncertainty.
Sectors Adopting This
- Staffing and Recruitment
- Exploring disruptive opportunities in staffing and recruitment to address the changing needs of not-for-profit and government organizations.
- Technology and Apps
- Leveraging technological advancements to develop apps that facilitate the connection between organizations and volunteers or displaced workers.
- Social Services
- Identifying potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the social services sector to support community engagement and assistance.
