IMPACT OF WORKING CONDITIONS DYNAMICS ON WORK - LIFE BALANCE OF GIG WORKERS

Gig Economy aims at creating win-win situation where in workers can get the autonomy and possibilities of multiple income sources, while businesses benefit from the cost-effective access to specialized skills on demand. Rapid growth in gig workers raises the concern to study the dynamics of work environment of gig workers and its impact on their psychosocial wellbeing. Gig Work is featured by short-term, flexible, task-based work engagement. Working conditions of gig workers are drastically different from traditional, long-term, permanent jobs. Though the gig economy promises autonomy and flexibility, it is required to study its real impact on psychosocial health. Work Life Balance is a crucial factor determining psychosocial health of employees . Present study aims at understanding the dynamics of working conditions of Gig Workers and analysing their impact on Work Life Balance of Gig Workers by using analytical method based on review of literature. Various working conditions dynamics like unpredictable working hours, unrealistic deadlines, social isolation, financial instability, unfair algorithmic evaluation, ‘always on’ mode , frequent travelling and no clearcut switch from work and family life affect Work-Life Balance of gig workers. Defining clear boundaries for working hours, skill development, building expertise, wise use of technology, developing social support and prioritising self-care will help to improve Work-Life Balance.