gig economy

Topcoder On Minding The Financial Security Of Technology Contractors
Topcoder On Minding The Financial Security Of Technology Contractors
July 31, 2020  |  Faster Payments

Businesses are ramping up their digital capabilities during COVID-19 and are turning to gig marketplaces for sourcing talent. But all too often these technology professionals...

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Topcoder On The Payroll Must-Haves For Retaining Tech Talent
Topcoder On The Payroll Must-Haves For Retaining Tech Talent
July 30, 2020  |  Next-Gen Payments

The United States added 4.8 million jobs in June, but economic concerns surrounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are still surfacing. Many workers hired...

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Shipt COO: Why Success Requires More Than Just Great Tech
Shipt COO: Why Success Requires More Than Just Great Tech
July 30, 2020  |  Retail

For some companies, the digital shift has been more seismic than subtle. Shipt is one of those companies. Owned by Target, the shopping and delivery...

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Fiverr On Fostering Trust Across Global Freelancing Marketplaces
Fiverr On Fostering Trust Across Global Freelancing Marketplaces
July 27, 2020  |  Payments Powering the Platform Economy

Work from home opens the virtual doors for gig workers and employers in need of help, including beyond their national borders. Shany Malbin, director of...

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New Report: Solving Gig Platforms Cross-Border Payments And Compliance Complexities
New Report: Solving Gig Platforms Cross-Border Payments And Compliance Complexities
July 24, 2020  |  Payments Powering the Platform Economy

The eCommerce marketplaces have been a lifeline for businesses and consumers who want to transact under stay-at-home orders and while safely social distancing. These marketplaces...

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How Personal Shopper Platform Dumpling Aims To Beat Instacart And Amazon
How Personal Shopper Platform Dumpling Aims To Beat Instacart And Amazon
July 17, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Is it really necessary to train a personal grocery shopper how to pick a good banana? It’s a question that Nate D’Anna, serial entrepreneur and...

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Visa On The Role of ‘Super Apps’ In Driving Emerging Market Growth
Visa On The Role of ‘Super Apps’ In Driving Emerging Market Growth
July 13, 2020  |  Digital Payments

“Careem” is an Arabic word meaning, in part, “noble, admirable and praiseworthy.” In the case of Dubai-based ride-hailing and delivery platform Careem and its efforts...

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Fostering Payments Trust In A Global Freelance Economy
Fostering Payments Trust In A Global Freelance Economy
July 13, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Before the pandemic hit, the global freelancing economy was expected to experience significant proliferation. Today, while shutdowns have led many businesses to temporarily halt non-essential...

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Driving Innovation In Digital Commerce, Gig Retailing And Mall Redevelopment 
Driving Innovation In Digital Commerce, Gig Retailing And Mall Redevelopment 
July 07, 2020  |  Today In Data

The vicious cycle of physical retail is meeting the virtuous cycle of digital, at a time when companies are aiming to chart a course toward a future...

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