PeopleReady’s JobStack App is Helping Companies Obtain Gig Workers for Critical “Second Responder” Jobs 24/7
March 27 2020 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
- PeopleReady Research Shows 85 Percent of Gig Workers Don’t
Fear Going to Work Because of COVID-19; Many Want to Help Stop
Spread of the Virus
- PeopleReady Offers Tips for Gig Workers and Companies that
Need Them
As U.S. government and health officials take actions to contain
the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), there is a critical need
for second responders – workers who support essential services in
communities during times of crisis. Staffing leader PeopleReady is
helping companies connect with gig workers for essential services
around the clock with its JobStack app, which is currently filling
a job every 9 seconds. The company is also providing helpful
insights for workers and employers, and sharing the results of its
latest nationwide survey on working during the COVID-19
pandemic.
“Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by COVID-19,
particularly those who are sick and trying to recover across the
globe,” said Taryn Owen, President of PeopleReady. “Our communities
need second responders – people who can serve hospitals, restock
stores, manufacture essential products, deliver meals, and sanitize
schools, among other roles. Many people are raising their hands to
help as long as the right safety precautions are taken. We’re all
in this together, and we all want to do our part to help keep our
communities healthy and safe.”
PeopleReady conducted a nationwide survey of 2,266 gig workers
from March 10 to March 22, 2020 and found many are ready to
help:
- The vast majority (85%) of gig workers said they are not afraid
to go to work because of concerns related to COVID-19.
- Nearly 3 in 4 (72%) are willing to take on temporary work
cleaning/sanitizing an environment where someone had COVID-19 if
the proper protocol and safety gear is provided. Among these
workers, 70% said that, as long as safety measures are taken, it
would be like any other job; 40% wanted to help stop spread of the
virus, while 39% said they expected to be paid more.
PeopleReady offers the following tips to help companies and
workers mobilize and connect:
Tips For Companies
- Fully assess whether your business can stay open during a
“shelter in place” mandate: Whether you are in the midst of a
“shelter in place” mandate or preparing for one, it’s important to
understand the full scope of the definition of essential services
in your area and if your business qualifies.
- Leverage technology and local staffing branches to quickly
access gig workers: Companies in need of workers can easily
post job assignments via the JobStack Customer App 24/7 and
instantly see which workers accepted the assignment. JobStack has
filled 6.7 million shifts since its launch. PeopleReady’s 600+
branches are also ready to help with local employment needs.
- Clearly communicate health and safety measures you are
taking up front: Gig workers want to know they’re protected.
For example, PeopleReady closely follows and recommends that
workers adhere to guidance from the CDC and other health
authorities: stay home if you are sick, wash your hands often, stay
six feet away from others, disinfect surfaces, etc.
Tips For Workers
- Explore your options: Various workers are needed,
including in areas with “shelter in place” mandates. Unloading
trucks, stocking shelves for grocery stores and pharmacies, packing
and delivering goods, cleaning hospital sheets/gowns, helping
production lines, and sanitizing businesses and schools are among
gigs providing essential services.
- Sign up for apps to view jobs as soon as they are
posted: PeopleReady’s JobStack Worker App instantly
serves up jobs related to your skills, interests and location
preferences 24/7, so you can accept an assignment via your mobile
device anytime and get paid quickly.
- Make sure the firm you’re working with is following proper
safety protocols: Ask the staffing firm and/or site manager
about the measures being taken to protect the health and safety of
workers.
- Know the difference between W2 and 1099: Depending on
the work arrangement, you are either considered an employee of that
firm (W2) during the duration of the assignment or an independent
contractor (1099). Different rules will apply. For example,
staffing firms are W2 employers and offer medical benefits and
workman’s comp and handle taxes.
Companies in need of workers can place orders via JobStack, by
visiting this link on www.peopleready.com or by calling
877-338-1039.
Survey Methodology
The SurveyMonkey survey was conducted online in the U.S. by
PeopleReady between March 10 and March 22, 2020. It included 2,266
gig workers across regions, industries, and company sizes.
About PeopleReady
PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE:TBI), specializes in quick
and reliable on-demand labor, as well as highly-skilled workers.
PeopleReady supports a wide range of blue-collar industries,
including construction, manufacturing and logistics, waste and
recycling, and hospitality. Leveraging its game-changing JobStack
platform, PeopleReady serves more than 130,000 businesses and puts
more than 300,000 people to work each year, operating more than 600
branch offices across all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. Learn
more at www.peopleready.com.
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