As a result of decades of stagnant wages, an increasing number of American teachers are taking on side-jobs to make ends meet. By raising awareness of the hardships that educators face, brands can get the respect of some of society’s most treasured individuals.

The advent of the ‘gig economy’ is upon us – the barrier between the personal and professional is fast eroding, and soon we’ll be able to choose when we work and set our own rates. Or so we’ve been told, anyway. Recent data shows the number of self-employed people may actually be decreasing.

The ‘sharing economy’ is growing at an alarming rate in Australia, disrupting multiple industries and forcing more traditional businesses to catch up – particularly in terms of regulations. So how can businesses enforce regulations while embracing the modern sharing economy?

The gig economy has enabled people to get almost everything they could want on-demand, but for those who are less tech-savvy, analog methods of service still prevail. Papa connects students with seniors, who can do everything from taking on odd-jobs to providing much-needed companionship.