The flexible economy: doing the work you want when you want to do it - with James Terry of Indeed Flex

Feb 10, 2026

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#220: James Terry has over 15 years of experience in HR, staffing and workforce technology, and is the Head of US Revenue at Indeed Flex. He introduces the concept of flexible work, explains how it differs from other gig work or side hustles, and discusses how flexible work can really be.

What you’ll learnR

[01:52] The types of flexible work you can find on Indeed Flex.
[04:15] How flexible work can be.
[07:12] The societal shift in workplace expectations and how technology can assist this.
[11:05] The type of people Indeed Flex is for.
[15:35] The type of roles and industries in which flexible work is available.
[19:55] Why Indeed Flex works well for ad-hoc work.
[21:23] How the rating system on Indeed Flex works.
[25:42] The ways employers can improve their business from worker feedback.
[27:23] How Indeed Flex differs from other recruitment agencies and gig work.
[30:06] The motivations people have for doing gig work.
[32:55] The types of opportunities available for new parents or carers.
[34:40] The difference between Indeed Flex and Upwork.
[36:52] The work status of people on Indeed Flex and the benefits they get.
[38:20] The disadvantages of working through Indeed Flex.
[40:22] How much notice a worker has to give if they can no longer work a shift.
[43:13] How to find extra work.

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https://changeworklife.com/the-flexible-economy-doing-the-work-you-want-when-you-want-to-do-it/

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