The Flex Work Revolution: Empowering American Workers — New Insights from WorkWhile

At WorkWhile, we’re proud to stand at the forefront of the flexible work revolution. Recently, we carried out our third annual comprehensive survey of over 1,300 flexible (or ‘flex’) workers across the United States, revealing intriguing trends that are reshaping our labor market. Today, we share these insights, encapsulating how flex work is breaking down barriers, revolutionizing power dynamics, and transforming how, when, and where people work.

A Transformative Flex Work Revolution

According to our survey, flex work has exponentially grown in the last decade, evolving from the realm of white-collar freelancers to now influencing the futures of 76.1 million Americans, constituting 55.5% of the labor force in 2021.

The most compelling trend was that the majority of respondents now earn over half of their income through flex work. This not only underlines the wide array of benefits flex work offers, but also proves it’s a win-win for individuals, businesses, and society at large.

Power to the People: The Benefits of Flex Work

Our findings demonstrate that technology-driven solutions are fostering fairness and equality by providing hourly workers with the same level of flexibility usually reserved for salaried workers. Respondents revealed that 51% of their income, on average, came from flex work, a number that soared to 57% for those with at least three years of flex work experience.

The majority (63%) had been engaging in flex roles for over a year, with 29% doing so for three or more years. As flex work was found to pay at least as much, or even more than traditional jobs (according to 73% of respondents), it’s understandable that a mere 8% still preferred traditional employment.

Leverage the Benefits of WorkWhile

WorkWhile’s platform has been designed to provide businesses with a dependable, efficient, and easy way to connect with vetted flex workers.

• Reliability: Our platform, combined with our prediction data (accurate across 77 variables at an 83% rate), ensures businesses have high fill rates, enabling them to confidently project outcomes.
• Efficiency: Our platform aligns staffing costs with production demand, even on an hourly basis, giving businesses granular insight into their expenses.
• Speed and Ease: Businesses can post and fill shifts with just a few clicks, eliminating the need for manual timesheet oversight or payment handling.

The flex work revolution is here, and it is powerfully reshaping our labor landscape. As our recent survey showcases, the benefits of flex work extend beyond individual workers, creating a ripple effect that positively impacts businesses and society as a whole. From increased income potential to work-life balance, flex work is more than just a trend — it’s a transformational shift that’s shaping the future of work in America.

Embracing the Future of Flex Work with WorkWhile

At WorkWhile, we’re committed to enhancing this revolution. Our platform is designed to serve as a dependable, efficient, and user-friendly hub for flex workers and businesses alike. We strive to provide optimal solutions that help businesses manage their workforce while empowering hourly workers with the flexibility and benefits they deserve, like next-day pay, free virtual healthcare, and upskilling. In fact, next-day pay was citied as the most important factor when deciding whether or not to work a shift, followed closely by flexibility.

We can’t unring the bell of flexible work. In the realm of deskless work, the power dynamics between workers and employers are evolving, enabling
both parties to pursue their objectives and foster substantial economic growth on their own terms. To help businesses understand how to navigate this new way of working, it is important to understand who the workers are behind this flex work revolution.

Learn more about what the American worker wants by downloading your copy of the free report, The Flex Worker Revolution.