A new episode of the Pay Gap podcast features Markéta Švarcová and Alžběta Mangarella, offering a comprehensive look at the transformations of work in the digital economy. The conversation explores how digital platforms are changing the ways we work and questions whether they truly deliver the promised flexibility and freedom—or if they create algorithmically controlled uncertainty instead.
The discussion also addresses the phenomenon of the so-called digital bogus self-employment, where workers are formally self-employed but are effectively subject to strict control by the platforms. A gender perspective is included, highlighting how these new forms of work specifically affect women.
The episode situates the topic within a broader European context and presents the new directive on platform work, which could significantly impact working conditions in the digital sector. It provides not only a summary of current research but also inspiration for a fairer and more sustainable model of digital work.
🎧 Listen to the episode here: Digital platforms deliver customer convenience at the cost of insecure and poorly paid work