Deliveroo has ‘created’ 7,200 jobs in the UK restaurant sector, increasing revenue by £460 million over the period. Deliveroo’s employment model of flexible labour has led to growth mainly of couriers, classed as ‘self-employed independent contractors’, but also of cooks, chefs and support staff preparing meals off restaurant sites in ‘dark kitchens’ to feed growing demand for deliveries. Being designated as…
Chart of the Week: Week 46, 2013: Underemployment
The unemployment rate over the past three months fell to 7.6%: the lowest point since the first half of 2009.