The proliferation of the gig economy and dramatic shifts in professionals’ expectations for their own career paths have begun to carve out a larger space for the independent contractor — and for regulations surrounding them. The logistics and delivery space is primed to embrace the...
With collective income slated to hit $680 billion this year, gig economy workers are a rising economic force — and one that is changing face. Traditionally, gig workers have been viewed as unskilled professionals that fall to part-time work because they can’t get full-time jobs. But...
At the end of a long day or after a particularly strenuous workout, sometimes a hot bath or a massage can be just what the doctor ordered. Some physicians may also prescribe massages for those that have chronic back pain. While not everyone has their...
U.S. corporations spent more than $282 billion on corporate travel last year, and the latest data from T&E company Certify says more of that money is going to the sharing economy. In a new report reviewing corporate travel and expense management trends released today (Jan....
May 05, 2017
With collective income slated to hit $680 billion this year, gig economy workers are a rising economic force — and one that is changing face. Traditionally, gig workers have been viewed as unskilled professionals that fall to part-time work because they can’t get full-time jobs. But Michael Ting, SVP, Digital Markets at Hyperwallet, explored with PYMNTS’ […]
November 25, 2016
A former executive from Expedia has secured funding for his new startup, though the details on the new project are scarce. According to reports by GeekWire on Wednesday (Nov. 23), Jeff Warren has secured investment from Idealab and other backers to the tune of $325,106, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Warren […]
May 25, 2016
There’s another ridesharing company trying to grab more market share. The company, Gett, is making headway in New York but has a majority of its business in Europe. However, it...
October 08, 2015
Airbnb is eyeing a market that’s getting a lot of attention from the on-demand startup world. Like Uber has discovered, Airbnb is seeing a lot of potential in the massive...
