How can we prepare students for the gig economy?

Our students are entering a world of work that is significantly different from the one reflected in most management curricula. The nature of work is changing and work-based organizational membership is declining. In addition linear career progression is less common, and short-term “gig” contracts are on the rise. Our goal in this roundtable is to exchange ideas on how educators can better prepare students for this gig economy. We will discuss the nature of the changes and their implications, and then brainstorm ideas for adapting our classroom practices to address these issues.