gig economy

EU Gig Workers Could Be Reclassified as Employees
EU Gig Workers Could Be Reclassified as Employees
December 09, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers in Europe — including Just Eat Takeaway.com, Uber Eats, Delivery Hero, Deliveroo and others — could be reclassified as employees under a new...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Shows Reassuring Steadiness in the Gig Economy
New Gig App Provider Ranking Shows Reassuring Steadiness in the Gig Economy
December 09, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Almost everyone wants a steady gig. That’s the dream. Do gig apps supply these? Kind of, yes. Perusing the latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Gig...

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DoorDash Debuts Ultra-Fast Delivery Service in New York
DoorDash Debuts Ultra-Fast Delivery Service in New York
December 06, 2021  |  Delivery

DoorDash on Monday (Dec. 6) debuted direct delivery of groceries and convenience store items from DashMart locations across New York, starting with the store in...

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Instacart’s Reported Entry Into Ultrafast Delivery Could Be Devastating to Newer Startups
Instacart’s Reported Entry Into Ultrafast Delivery Could Be Devastating to Newer Startups
December 03, 2021  |  Delivery

The crowded ultrafast grocery delivery space could be poised to get cleared out in one fell swoop. Insiders report that Instacart is looking to launch...

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Leaked Info Shows Instacart Eyes 15-Minute Deliveries
Leaked Info Shows Instacart Eyes 15-Minute Deliveries
December 03, 2021  |  Delivery

Instacart is reportedly exploring 15-minute delivery of grocery and convenience items as the need for speed intensifies in the competitive delivery space, sources with firsthand...

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Labor Resource Platform Shiftsmart Raises $95M
Labor Resource Platform Shiftsmart Raises $95M
December 02, 2021  |  Investments

The labor-management resource Shiftsmart has raised $95 in a Series B round, funding the New York-based company will use for its software, which pairs hourly...

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The Great Resignation, Gig Economy Growth Fuels Demand for Portable Health Benefits Apps
The Great Resignation, Gig Economy Growth Fuels Demand for Portable Health Benefits Apps
December 02, 2021  |  Gig Economy

A convergence of forces — from the pandemic to the rise of more formalized gig and creator economies — is providing opportunities to modernize work-related...

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EMEA Daily: UK’s Cazoo Launches in France and Germany; Israeli FinTech Startup Anchor Closes $15M Seed Round
EMEA Daily: UK’s Cazoo Launches in France and Germany; Israeli FinTech Startup Anchor Closes $15M...
December 01, 2021  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the U.K.’s Cazoo expands into mainland Europe; Israeli FinTech startup Anchor closes a $15 million...

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New Rideshare Rules Add Pressure to China’s Didi
New Rideshare Rules Add Pressure to China’s Didi
November 30, 2021  |  Ridesharing

Regulators in China have imposed new rules for the country’s ride-hailing sector, a development that puts additional pressure on Didi, the industry’s leader. As the...

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