She has got a gig: affordances of on-demand work apps for marginalised women enduring time scarcity

Navigating the Saudi Gig Economy: The Role of Human Resource Practices in Enhancing Job Satisfaction and Career Sustainability

“…Our research considered job type as a demographic factor, but the findings did not indicate a significant moderating effect in the relationship between HR practices and career sustainability. Agarwal et al [75] classified gig employment into digital platforms and physical realms, shedding light on the unique challenges and opportunities linked to each. This suggests that the nature of gig jobs in the Saudi context may possess distinct attributes that affect their association with HR practices and career sustainability.…”

“…The categorization of gig employment, which may be divided into digital platforms (such as online platforms) and physical domains (such as ride-sharing services), plays a crucial role as a moderator [75][76][77][78][79]. Agarwal et al [75] delineated this division, highlighting the unique difficulties and prospects associated with each.…”

“…The categorization of gig employment, which may be divided into digital platforms (such as online platforms) and physical domains (such as ride-sharing services), plays a crucial role as a moderator [75][76][77][78][79]. Agarwal et al [75] delineated this division, highlighting the unique difficulties and prospects associated with each. According to Philip and Davis [76], there is a notable difference in job satisfaction and stress levels among digital gig workers, particularly those who demonstrate strong work volition on platforms like Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk), as compared to their counterparts in the physical gig sector.…”

“…For example, the significance of age and gender as influential factors [25,69] is sometimes eclipsed by the priority given to intrinsic motivation [74]. Moreover, it is evident that there exists a noticeable bias in the scholarly literature towards either digital or physical gig labor, frequently neglecting the other form [75,76]. One notable deficiency in the existing body of research is the lack of studies that are specifically designed for certain geographical contexts, such as Saudi Arabia.…”

“…This classification delves deep into the unique challenges and opportunities inherent to each domain. Agarwal et al [75] had previously delineated this division, emphasizing the specific challenges and prospects associated with each. Philip and Davis [76] further noted a marked difference in job satisfaction and stress levels among digital gig workers.…”