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Efficient Shift Work

Technology gives millennials freedom to work to their own schedules

Implications - New applications of technology streamline the organization of shiftwork for both employees and employers, letting millennials work retail and service gigs on their own schedules and giving businesses a bigger pool of prospective employees. This progression reflects the urban Millennial's desire for connected part-time work that allows them to freely experience their cities while still earning a salary.
Workshop Question - How can you free consumers to make their own choices with regard to your brand?
Trend Themes
1. On-demand Workforce - Apps and services that cater to the needs of shift workers and the gig economy with real-time scheduling, shift swapping, and messaging.
2. Instant Payment Systems - Mobile payment systems that provide fast and automated payment for shift workers after each completed shift.
3. Targeted Job Hunting Platforms - Targeted and niche apps that connect job seekers to employers for part-time and white-collar positions.
Industry Implications
1. Retail and Service Sector - Shift work and the gig economy are prominent in this industry, making it ripe for technological innovation.
2. Mobile Payment Systems - Companies that specialize in real-time payment systems are necessary for the gig economy and shift work.
3. Technology and Employment Platforms - Establishing employer-employee connections and recruiting candidates for shift work jobs is crucial in helping businesses find and manage shift workers.
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6 Featured, 45 Examples:
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Date Range:
Apr 15 — Oct 16
Trending:
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Featured Examples

Shift Work Apps
Shift Work Apps
The Gig App Helps Millennials Secure Part-Time Shift Work Easily
For many Millennials, full-time employment is too constricting to allow for the lifestyles that they choose, yet earning enough money is still important, and the Gig app is making it easier for them... MORE
Shift Worker Recruitment Apps
Shift Worker Recruitment Apps
'ShiftPixy' is an App That Helps Workers Navigate the Gig Economy
‘ShiftPixy’ is a brand-new app designed to help both workers and employers navigate the complexities of the gig economy. These days, a growing number of millennials are employed as... MORE
Addictive Job-Hunting Apps
Addictive Job-Hunting Apps
The Switch App Lets You Swipe Right For a Job
The Switch app is an addictive solution for job hunting using the mobile platform, with the addictive aspect being a positive here given the persistence and tenacity required to land a job these days.... MORE
Instant Salary Payment Apps
Instant Salary Payment Apps
Stripe Lets Sharing Economy Workers Deposit Their Wages Immediately
The sharing economy, as exemplified by companies like Lyft and Uber has created a new class of workers and Stripe is a mobile payment system that makes it easier and faster for the employers of... MORE
Shift Worker Chat Apps
Shift Worker Chat Apps
'Project Sonoma' Helps Shift Workers Coordinate with Each Other
‘Project Sonoma’ is a gift to shift workers who are tired of clunky business-specific interfaces or ineffective group chats for coordinating their weekly and monthly schedules. The... MORE
Shift-Swapping Apps
Shift-Swapping Apps
The Shyft App Enables Retail Workers to Manage Their Work Schedules
Shyft is an innovative mobile app that is designed to make it easier for retail workers around the world to manage their shifts and other aspects of their work life in one all-encompassing mobile app.... MORE

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