gig economy

Mexico’s Gig Workers May Get Social Security From Uber and Delivery Apps
Mexico’s Gig Workers May Get Social Security From Uber and Delivery Apps
November 23, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Ride-hailing drivers in Mexico are potentially getting access to social security benefits if they drive for either Uber, DiDi Global or Rappi, a first for...

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Newegg’s Livestream Shift Follows Push Toward Self-Made Creators
Newegg’s Livestream Shift Follows Push Toward Self-Made Creators
November 21, 2022  |  Retail

Digital electronics retailer Newegg is hoping to capitalize on the potentially $1.2 trillion creator economy trend with a series of live streams centered around the holiday...

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DoorDash Looks to Office Events to Deliver Growth to its B2B Unit
DoorDash Looks to Office Events to Deliver Growth to its B2B Unit
November 18, 2022  |  Delivery

As food delivery aggregators look to drive spending with consumers and businesses alike, DoorDash, the United States’ leading aggregator, is setting its sights on workplaces’ corporate...

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Speedy Payments Keep Gig Workers Loyal to Online Platforms
Speedy Payments Keep Gig Workers Loyal to Online Platforms
November 17, 2022  |  Faster Payments

With inflation near multi-decade highs, a growing number of individuals are clocking in and logging onto platforms to take advantage of the on-demand work environment....

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How Early Wage Access Can Equal Loyalty
PYMNTS Intelligence: How Early Wage Access Can Equal Loyalty
November 15, 2022  |  Money Mobility

The business world has transformed over the last few years as the global pandemic spurred a move away from centralized teams and toward a more...

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Fiverr’s 41% Leap Leads CE 100 Rally as Gig Economy Proves Resilient
Fiverr’s 41% Leap Leads CE 100 Rally as Gig Economy Proves Resilient
November 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Last week was a stellar one for tech stocks — if you weren’t in cryptos — and especially for names driving the digital transformation of...

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Zoom to Launch Virtual Co-Working Space and AI Chatbot
Zoom to Launch Virtual Co-Working Space and AI Chatbot
November 08, 2022  |  Gig Economy

With people’s work habits continuing to evolve, Zoom has debuted features the video conferencing platform says are designed to improve the modern work experience. “As global organizations...

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Lyft Lays Off Nearly 700 Staff and Braces for Changing Economy
Lyft Lays Off Nearly 700 Staff and Braces for Changing Economy
November 03, 2022  |  Economy

Ride-hailing company Lyft is making another cut to its employees by laying off nearly 700 members of its staff, effective Thursday (Nov. 3). In a...

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Uber Says 70% of New Drivers Signed Up to Beat Inflation
Uber Says 70% of New Drivers Signed Up to Beat Inflation
November 01, 2022  |  Earnings

As Uber reported its third-quarter earnings, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi had a pointed stat that spoke volumes about the gig economy in general and the mobility/delivery...

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