gig economy

Egypt’s PayTabs Unveils Social Commerce Platform Paymes
Egypt’s PayTabs Unveils Social Commerce Platform Paymes
May 12, 2022  |  Social Commerce

Egyptian payment company PayTabs has launched Paymes, a new social commerce platform for customers in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. As the company said...

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How Grubhub Leverages Instant Payments to Improve Driver Satisfaction
How Grubhub Leverages Instant Payments to Improve Driver Satisfaction
May 12, 2022  |  Consumer Payments

The gig economy has become an appealing option for American workers seeking flexible self-employment, but delayed payouts can quickly drive these workers into financial hardship,...

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Grubhub Says Instant Payments Give Gig Workers Much-Needed Financial Flexibility
Grubhub Says Instant Payments Give Gig Workers Much-Needed Financial Flexibility
May 11, 2022  |  Consumer Payments

Payroll is one of the most critical functions at any company, as every employee needs to be paid accurately and on time. This important process...

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Eden Life Bridges Home Concierge Service Gap for African Consumers
Eden Life Bridges Home Concierge Service Gap for African Consumers
May 09, 2022  |  Technology

The number of people living in African cities is expected to hit 800 million by 2035, up from 500 million today, representing the increasing number...

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Upwork Focus: ‘Raise Awareness,’ Continue Momentum
Upwork Focus: ‘Raise Awareness,’ Continue Momentum
April 28, 2022  |  Earnings

Upwork, the work marketplace looking to connect businesses with independent talent, is announcing its financial results for the recent quarter, saying it is striving to...

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Twitch Could Alienate Top Talent With Revamped Creator Pay Structure
Twitch Could Alienate Top Talent With Revamped Creator Pay Structure
April 27, 2022  |  Streaming

Amazon-owned livestreaming platform Twitch could soon change how it pays creators on its site, a move that would boost the company’s profits but risks alienating...

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Gig App Provider Ranking Has a New Leader and 3 Movers and Shakers
Gig App Provider Ranking Has a New Leader and 3 Movers and Shakers
April 25, 2022  |  Mobile Applications

It seems the users of delivery apps feel those apps are delivering the goods, as three of the four top-ranked contenders in PYMNTS’ latest Provider...

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Companies Offer Gig Economy Drivers Additional Revenue, Opportunities and Vehicles
Companies Offer Gig Economy Drivers Additional Revenue, Opportunities and Vehicles
April 18, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Companies see opportunities to help gig economy drivers become even more digitized, offering them more apps, screens and electric cars. In one recent example, Hyundai...

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US Treasury Weighs in on ‘Gig Worker’ Status Debate
US Treasury Weighs in on ‘Gig Worker’ Status Debate
April 12, 2022  |  Regulation

The U.S. Treasury published a report on Thursday (April 7) titled “The State of Labor Market Competition” that summarized the impact of uncompetitive firm behavior...

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