gig economy

Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
June 01, 2021  |  Gig Economy

When the pandemic hit, Uber drivers struggled as their business and tourism customers dropped and fears of COVID-19 grew. Now, with vaccination rates rising, Uber...

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Instacart Debuts 30-Minute Priority Delivery For Groceries
Instacart Debuts 30-Minute Priority Delivery For Groceries
May 27, 2021  |  Delivery

Instacart is introducing a priority delivery option that will get groceries to people’s doorsteps in as fast as 30 minutes, and will give users the...

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Gig Workers Have Made $2 Billion Using Fiverr
Gig Workers Have Made $2 Billion Using Fiverr
May 25, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig economy star Fiverr said on Tuesday (May 25) that freelancers on its platform have collectively earned more than $2 billion. In February 2020, Fiverr...

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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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The Instacart Way To Innovating In The Connected Economy
The Instacart Way To Innovating In The Connected Economy
May 24, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

Would you be surprised if I told you that as many U.S. consumers now order groceries online as order restaurant food online? Don’t be. According...

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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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Freelance FinTech Chases The Sweet Spot Between Consumer And Business Banking
Freelance FinTech Chases The Sweet Spot Between Consumer And Business Banking
May 20, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Gig workers. Contractors. Solopreneurs. Whatever you (or regulators) call them, working for oneself can be both a rewarding and challenging professional experience. The reputation of...

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Gig Apps Apply For — And Get — New Chart Positions In Latest Provider Ranking
Gig Apps Apply For — And Get — New Chart Positions In Latest Provider Ranking
May 17, 2021  |  News

Did you know that the word “gig” in its original form had zero to do with working? To musicians, a “gig” is a performance. For...

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5 Risks Highlighted In Just Eat Takeaway.com’s Grubhub Acquisition Prospectus
5 Risks Highlighted In Just Eat Takeaway.com’s Grubhub Acquisition Prospectus
May 12, 2021  |  Gig Economy

As Netherlands-based food delivery giant Just Eat Takeaway.com gets closer to finalizing its acquisition of Chicago-based delivery service Grubhub, the former published its prospectus outlining...

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