More jobseekers recognize the benefits of working as new types of flexible workers, which offer them personal fulfillment and quality life.

　　Li Qiang, vice-president of Zhaopin, noticed that flexible job openings are not limited to labor-intensive ones, but require higher working skills or professionalism of workers with the combination of digital technology and traditional industries.

　　“For example, the development of AI technology gives birth to some new flexible jobs requiring people to have AI knowledge or digital skills,“ he said, adding that employers have also digitalized their recruitment channels with big data or AI tools to help them match flexible workers with the job openings.

　　However, Feng, the dean, called for more sound working rights protection to people taking new types of flexible jobs by perfecting the law or regulations on labor relations, using smart tools like algorithm and big data to balance the benefits between employers and flexible workers.

　　He also suggested improving flexible workers' awareness of getting social security and enhancing the working skills training or services to the flexibly employed.