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Gen Z Turns Side Gigs Into 57% of Total Income
Gig Economy // October 16, 2025

What was once a stopgap for hard times is fast becoming a fixture of American financial planning. According to a new PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Do the (Side) Hustle: Four in 10 U.S. Consumers Seize the Opportunity to Earn More Income,” side hustles now make up nearly half...

AFL-CIO and Microsoft Team to Give Workers a Voice on AI
artificial intelligence // December 11, 2023

The AFL-CIO and Microsoft have teamed to explore workers’ input into artificial intelligence (AI) development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Food Services Employment Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level With 61,000 Gain
Economy // October 06, 2023

The number of people employed in food services and drinking places is back to where it was in the pre-pandemic month of February 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Potential Job Losses Give Credence to Consumer Hesitancy About AI in the Workplace
artificial intelligence // September 14, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of consumers’ lives, offering convenience and efficiency in various aspects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Gen Z Turns Side Gigs Into 57% of Total Income

October 16, 2025
What was once a stopgap for hard times is fast becoming a fixture of American financial planning. According to a new PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Do the (Side) Hustle: Four in 10 U.S. Consumers Seize the Opportunity to Earn More Income,” side hustles now make up nearly half of the income for many who pursue them — a […]

Bite Ninja Bets on Restaurant Remote Workforce Despite Diner Frustrations

June 29, 2023
As labor-crunched restaurants seek to get more productivity out of their workforce, one tech startup is offering a remote work solution, even as diners demand just the opposite — more...

Airbnb For Work Redefines The Offsite

September 13, 2018
Work isn’t what it used to be. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), workers born between 1960 and 1980 (the tail end of the baby boomers and Gen Xers)...

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AFL-CIO and Microsoft Team to Give Workers a Voice on AI

December 11, 2023
The AFL-CIO and Microsoft have teamed to explore workers’ input into artificial intelligence (AI) development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Food Services Employment Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level With 61,000 Gain

October 06, 2023
The number of people employed in food services and drinking places is back to where it was in the pre-pandemic month of February 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Wells Fargo CFO Expects More Layoffs in Drive for Efficiency

September 12, 2023
Wells Fargo Chief Financial Officer Mike Santomassimo reportedly said that the bank could make further layoffs as it seeks to improve efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Amazon Employees May Be Asked to Return to ‘Main Hubs’

July 21, 2023
Amazon’s return-to-the-office mandate is reportedly being ramped up across the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...