Uber created a new section of the app named ‘Work Hub,’ which will be able to inform Uber drivers of work opportunities at other organizations. The Work Hub section of the platform was created in partnership with Dominos, Shipt, CareGuide. Additionally, the company will also inform driver s about employment opportunities at McDonald’s, FedEx, UPS, Pepsi, Hertz, and Walgreens.
Overall the new section of the app could help drivers who are temporarily unemployed as a result of the coronavirus. This is because the Uber platform is seeing severely reduced traffic as many people are remaining at home for extended periods of time, in order to slow the spread of the virus. However, the new tab is currently only available for drivers located in the United States.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Gig Economy Upskilling
- The creation of a Work Hub section highlights the opportunity for gig economy platforms to provide resources to help workers upskill and acquire new opportunities.
- Multi-platform Partnerships
- The partnership between Uber and other companies shows the potential for multi-platform collaborations that could help workers gain access to a wider range of opportunities.
- Job Matching Automation
- The Work Hub demonstrates the potential for job matching automation that could help workers quickly find and apply for job opportunities.
Where This Applies
- Ride-sharing
- Ride-sharing companies like Uber could expand their services to include job matching and upskilling resources.
- Delivery Services
- Delivery services like Shipt and UPS could partner with gig economy platforms to offer delivery jobs to workers in need of employment.
- Job Placement Services
- Job placement services like CareGuide could develop partnerships with gig economy platforms to expand job opportunities for workers.
