Gig Workers

On-Demand Payments Help Companies Retain In-Demand Contractors, Consultants 
On-Demand Payments Help Companies Retain In-Demand Contractors, Consultants 
July 14, 2022  |  Faster Payments

Independent workers experience a greater degree of unpredictability than traditional employees due to the nature of gig economy jobs, making predictability in areas such as...

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Instacart, Uber, Others Turn to Driver Perks to Combat Capacity Constraints
Instacart, Uber, Others Turn to Driver Perks to Combat Capacity Constraints
July 11, 2022  |  Delivery

As driver labor challenges persist, delivery services are challenged to work harder to attract and retain the gig workers that make their model possible, or...

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Today in TechREG: ECB Calls for Quick Implementation of EU Crypto Rules; Binance Says It Was ‘Fully Compliant’ With US Sanctions
Today in TechREG: ECB Calls for Quick Implementation of EU Crypto Rules; Binance Says It...
July 11, 2022  |  Regulation

Today in TechREG news, the European Central Bank published several reports warning about the potential financial systemic risks associated with stablecoins and the need to...

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Uber Files Leak May Push Forward EU Gig Worker Legislation  
Uber Files Leak May Push Forward EU Gig Worker Legislation  
July 11, 2022  |  Ridesharing

Uber’s past ghosts are still chasing the company, and the recent revelations exposing how top politicians secretly helped Uber to grow may have consequences beyond...

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Grocery Roundup: Instacart Launches New Gig Worker Rewards Program; Food Prices Rise
Grocery Roundup: Instacart Launches New Gig Worker Rewards Program; Food Prices Rise
July 07, 2022  |  Retail

As the grocery industry struggles with labor shortages, especially when it comes to meeting delivery demand, leading third-party aggregator Instacart has been rolling out a...

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‘1099 Generation’ Wants Easier Ways to Pay — and Get Paid
‘1099 Generation’ Wants Easier Ways to Pay — and Get Paid
July 01, 2022  |  B2B Payments

The definition of “employment” is continuing to shift, and that’s led to a corresponding shift in expectations on how workers in the gig economy get...

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Interest Rate Hikes Boost Demand for On-Demand Pay
Interest Rate Hikes Boost Demand for On-Demand Pay
June 28, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

The on-demand economy is growing, and it’s no longer limited to mobility, food and entertainment services like Uber, DoorDash and Netflix. Get the Full Story...

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Voice of the CFO: CFOs Take On Role as Efficiency Advisers, Help Connect Remote Teams, Stakeholders
Voice of the CFO: CFOs Take On Role as Efficiency Advisers, Help Connect Remote Teams,...
June 27, 2022  |  B2B Payments

As the chief financial officer (CFO) at Stack Overflow, Matthew Gallatin oversees financial operations for the knowledge-sharing platform. He’s also committed to communicating and exchanging...

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Real-Time Payouts Help Gig Platforms Sidestep The Great Resignation
Real-Time Payouts Help Gig Platforms Sidestep The Great Resignation
June 22, 2022  |  Disbursements

The gig economy is a changeable landscape where worker retention is becoming an issue. It’s also an ideal use case for instant and real-time payouts....

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