# Q&A: Do new platform features hurt hiring chances for competitive gig workers?

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:04+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-qa-platform-features-hiring-chances.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/q-a-do-new-platform-features-hurt-hiring-chances-for-competitive-gig-w-771ddb/

Whether they are driven by economic necessity or a desire for greater control over their careers, a growing number of workers are turning to online gig-work platforms to supplement their income with freelance projects like coding or website design.

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