Uber | Will firm fix 'dire' gig economy rep with unusual approach to perks and benefits?

Uber has announced a raft of work perks for its workers, including free language courses and job recommendation letters, in the latest move towards improving the treatment of its gig economy workers.

As reported by PR Newswire, the ride sharing and delivery firm’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced new global resources for its drivers and delivery people – including those in the UK.

Among the new incentives, which will be built directly into the Uber Driver’s app, workers will be able to learn a new language, further their education, and get help from the company when searching for a new job, though an ‘achievement letter’ which will highlight their work experience.

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