Gig Talent Goes Global
Singaporean Workers
89
%
of Singaporean workers would still be likely to cover their own expenses.
If they were offered a contract job in one of their dream cities, but the company didn’t cover relocation costs, 89% of Singaporean gig workers would still be likely to cover their own expenses and take the job.
Almost
3 in 5
British gig workers said they would be more likely to relocate from the U.K. to another EU country for a contract job after Brexit takes place
79
%
of U.S. gig workers are interested in relocating internationally for a contract job
united kingdom
SINGAPORE
united states
83
%
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of professional gig workers in advanced economies (U.K., U.S., Singapore) are interested in relocating to another country for a contract job.
On-demand gig economy creates on-the-go gig workers
Right benefits over right location
57
%
of gig workers would choose pay and benefits over the location to which they would relocate.
Even with this high willingness to relocate, gig workers are still holding out for the right benefits.
93
%
93
%
94
%
Repatriation assistance
Relocation cost and/or financial support for moving expenses
Paid time off
Survey respondents said the top benefits they’d prefer are:
Global companies can attract world-class gig talent
91
%
91
%
92
%
Language courses/cultural training
Personal spending stipends
A housing allowance/financial assistance for rent
Gig workers are seeking international relocation support, including...
However, gig workers find important professional advantages and motivations in relocating to another country. Top three reasons they’re interested in working a contract job in another country are:
Overcoming a challenge, such as by learning to live in different environments
Expanding their personal or professional networks
Enhancing their qualifications, such as by having worked internationally
92
%
95
%
of Millennials surveyed would be interested in relocating to another country for a contract job compared to 81% of Gen Xers and 57% of Boomers
Millennials typically have fewer obligations and are freer to take gigs in different countries
Lack of work/life balance, meaning to enjoy the location outside of the job
Complexity of navigating immigration processes, such as attaining a visa
Lack of nearby friends or family
Gig workers acknowledge that moving to another country is a big decision and their top concerns are:
38
%
39
%
43
%
45
%
46
%
50
%
Generational mobility
Assessing relocation concerns and professional advantages
19
%
London
21
%
New York City
23
%
Paris
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Source: The Graebel Survey. Conducted by Wakefield Research among 200 gig workers in each of three markets: U.K., U.S., and Singapore, between March 27 and April 10, 2018.
What this means
In our dynamic gig economy, global companies can gain a competitive advantage by courting and catering to this new generation of workers. This includes providing exceptional experiences and relocation support for on-the-go gig workers.
Gig workers dreaming of relocating to another country would choose:
Dream cities
