‘Lean In’ lead researcher: Sharing economy doesn’t bring us closer to the American Dream
September 10, 2014 at 17:19 PM EDT
As more "sharing economy" companies such as Uber, Homejoy and Taskrabbit bring every conceivable service to consumers' doorsteps, are they benefiting workers? A Stanford sociologist, author and lead researcher for Sheryl Sandberg’s book ‘Lean In’ said the companies can be a positive force and provide new source of income for families, but they don't help their workers reach the American Dream...