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Report: Recession Worries Lead Firms to Turn to Contract Employees
Report: Recession Worries Lead Firms to Turn to Contract Employees
December 22, 2022  |  Gig Economy

More and more American businesses are hiring temporary contract employees as recession fears increase. Companies posted 26% more openings for contract workers between May and...

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‘Digital Nomads’ Demand Speedy Cross-Border Payments
‘Digital Nomads’ Demand Speedy Cross-Border Payments
December 08, 2022  |  Payroll

While COVID expanded remote work, fast global payments made the digital nomad lifestyle possible. At a time when headlines are filled with layoff announcements, including...

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Hopscotch Rolls Out Invoice Financing Feature
Hopscotch Rolls Out Invoice Financing Feature
September 29, 2022  |  Faster Payments

Payments platform Hopscotch, which works with freelancers and smaller businesses, has announced an expansion including a tool letting users finance invoices in two clicks, a...

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Revolut Debuts Freelance Payment Tool Revolut Pro
Revolut Debuts Freelance Payment Tool Revolut Pro
September 21, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Financial super app Revolut has launched Revolut Pro, an income, expense and payment management account for self-employed workers. “The world of work is becoming more...

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Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses That Employ Them
Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses...
November 09, 2021  |  Disbursements

Efficiency is everything when it comes to payments, and this is true for both consumers and businesses. Microbusinesses, in particular, are eager to improve both the speed and efficiency of...

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Deep Dive: How Real-Time Payments Systems Can Solve Payroll Pains In The Gig Economy
Deep Dive: How Real-Time Payments Systems Can Solve Payroll Pains In The Gig Economy
May 24, 2021  |  Faster Payments

Participating in the gig economy can be difficult — even in the best circumstances — as freelancers often lack many of the comforts salaried employees...

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How DailyPay Works To Address On-Demand Payroll Expectations
How DailyPay Works To Address On-Demand Payroll Expectations
May 21, 2021  |  Faster Payments

More than 60 percent U.S. consumers say an unexpected expense of $1,000 would put them in the red — meaning they could be a single...

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On-Demand Payroll Gives Workers Financial Breathing Room
On-Demand Payroll Gives Workers Financial Breathing Room
May 20, 2021  |  Faster Payments

Payroll processing is a constant challenge for businesses of all types and sizes, with one-third of small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the United States...

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Deep Dive: How The Pandemic Is Accelerating Instant Payments’ Necessity In The Growing Gig Economy
Deep Dive: How The Pandemic Is Accelerating Instant Payments’ Necessity In The Growing Gig Economy
April 06, 2021  |  Disbursements

More consumers have been turning to gig platforms both as a source of new income and to order restaurant meals, groceries or other goods for...

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