As layoffs and recession worries increase, more companies are turning to gig economy workers, freelancers and contractors
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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Friday’s report of 517,000 job gains in January rocked the market and raised concerns of sharper Fed rate hikes that could cause a recession.
A 2023 recession would mean job losses for most industries even as others add workers
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