FastCo, the company behind FastJobs, Asia\u2019s top non-executive job portal for both jobseekers and employers, recently launched new FastGig app for Singapore’s gig economy. This a move in response to ride on the wave of the growth of the gig economy that has been growing and expanding in recent years.<\/p>\n
What is FastGig all about? This is Singapore’s ‘Workforce as a Service” (WaaS) platform that helps to match qualified flexible workers with businesses looking for solutions to headcount constraints and labour shortage, especially during peak seasons. FastGig is also one of the first job apps for gig workers in the Southeast Asia region.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n Julian Tan, Founder & CEO, FastCo, said: \u201cThe official launch of our FastGig app opens a brand-new chapter at FastCo and we are excited to embark on this journey to help address a critical gap in the current economy. Leveraging on the solid foundation of FastJobs, we have created a robust platform that will allow for greater job flexibility for both workers and businesses. We believe FastGig will thoroughly transform Singapore\u2019s gig economy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The gig economy in Singapore has been steadily growing and gaining popularity for some years, the recent and ongoing pandemic situation accelerates the growth of the gig economy in Singapore. The number of workers in this sector rose over 10% from 228,200 in 2020 to 248,500 in 2021. FastCo foresees continued growth in this gig economy sector, as more opportunities become available. During this pandemic, gig economy has become a lifeline to help keep many workers afloat, especially those who were retrenched or furloughed.<\/p>\n