Labor Economy

Gen Z Redefines Work as Flexible Pay Gains Ground
Gen Z Redefines Work as Flexible Pay Gains Ground
November 25, 2025  |  Gig Economy

With inflation and changing government policies prompting widespread uncertainty, 6 in 10 American workers are facing pocketbook challenges while lacking the steadiness and predictability of...

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Hourly Wage Drop Foreshadows a $14B Hit to Consumer Spending
Hourly Wage Drop Foreshadows a $14B Hit to Consumer Spending
November 21, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The “Wage to Wallet™ Index: Wage Volatility’s $14B Consumer Spending Gap,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments, offers a detailed look inside...

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Labor Economy Workers Remain Resilient Despite Higher Costs
Labor Economy Workers Remain Resilient Despite Higher Costs
November 12, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS Intelligence has documented that the Labor Economy remains central to U.S. growth, acting as a contributor to GDP, job creation and retail demand. The Labor...

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From Payroll to Pay Now: How Real-Time Earnings Are Rewriting Work
From Payroll to Pay Now: How Real-Time Earnings Are Rewriting Work
November 06, 2025  |  Faster Payments

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The Labor Economy Becomes the Innovation Economy
The Labor Economy Becomes the Innovation Economy
November 05, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

My hometown of Baltimore was the first city to install gas street lights in 1816 in an effort to curb crime. More cities quickly followed...

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Labor Economy Workers Make Digital Wallets Their Banks
Labor Economy Workers Make Digital Wallets Their Banks
October 27, 2025  |  Mobile Wallets

The Labor Economy is a group of about 60 million essential workers who keep the service and supply systems in the United States moving. Get...

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The Fragile Backbone of the US Economy: Inside the Labor Economy
The Fragile Backbone of the US Economy: Inside the Labor Economy
October 27, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The “Wage to Wallet™ Index: Measuring the Labor Economy’s Impact on U.S. Financial and Economic Health,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments,...

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