Gig Workers

AI, Tech Turns Freelancer Platforms Into Online Small Business Advisers
AI, Tech Turns Freelancer Platforms Into Online Small Business Advisers
November 08, 2021  |  Gig Economy

It’s sometimes called “the ecosystem for indies;” was built to help creative freelancers book and track projects, send invoices and get paid on a single...

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TaskRabbit Takes On The Gig Economy’s Instant Payout Imperative
TaskRabbit Takes On The Gig Economy’s Instant Payout Imperative
November 05, 2021  |  Disbursements

Getting paid fast is more than just a benefit for gig workers. It has become a necessity in today’s challenging economic climate. Some employers are...

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Upwork On Easing Global Gig Economy Payroll Pains
Upwork On Easing Global Gig Economy Payroll Pains
November 04, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

The international eCommerce ecosystem has seen unprecedented growth since the pandemic began in March 2020, yielding many opportunities for digital-first businesses to expand internationally —...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Reveals Vibrant Sector of Gig Go-Getters 
New Gig App Provider Ranking Reveals Vibrant Sector of Gig Go-Getters 
October 25, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Got a gig? No? Well, go and get one. The apps are there if the will is strong.  Looking at PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of...

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From Pallets to People: Fast B2B Digital Payments Retain Best Products and Top Talent
From Pallets to People: Fast B2B Digital Payments Retain Best Products and Top Talent
October 07, 2021  |  B2B Payments

With workforces dispersed around the country and the world, and work arrangements increasingly skewed toward temps and contractors, the need for businesses to be able...

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Insurance FinTech Buckle Nets $60M in Series B Funding Round
Insurance FinTech Buckle Nets $60M in Series B Funding Round
September 29, 2021  |  Investments

Buckle Corp, an insurance and credit provider for rideshare and delivery drivers and those who earn less than the average American wage, announced on Wednesday...

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Payfare Teams With Stride Bank on Real-Time Payments for Gig Workers
Payfare Teams With Stride Bank on Real-Time Payments for Gig Workers
September 28, 2021  |  Gig Economy

FinTech Payfare on Tuesday (Sept. 28) announced an expanded partnership with Stride Bank that includes new and faster ways for gig workers to get paid...

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Restaurant Roundup: NYC Passes Delivery Driver Protections
Restaurant Roundup: NYC Passes Delivery Driver Protections
September 24, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

The battle between New York City and the major food delivery services wages on. On Thursday (Sept. 23), the New York City Council’s Committee on...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Features Intriguing Motion, Including Some Demotion
New Gig App Provider Ranking Features Intriguing Motion, Including Some Demotion
September 21, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Helping willing workers find work. Is there a nobler calling in all of app-land? OK, possibly something in the healthcare field could be considered “nobler.”...

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