Gig Economy

A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements. The term "gig" is a slang word meaning "a job for a specified period of time" and is typically used in referring to musicians. Temporary work or temporary employment refers to an employment situation where the working arrangement is limited to a certain period of time based on the needs of the employing organization.

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Gig Economy
Executive Q&A: An Interview With Brent Warrington, CEO Of Hyperwallet
February 23, 2017

Eight out 10 gig workers say they would spend more time working in the gig economy if they were paid faster, according to the latest edition of the PYMNTS.com Gig Economy Index™. The culprit? Good old check and cash, which power payments for over 56...

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Uber Of X: JetSmarter Is The Uber Of Private Jets
February 22, 2017

While buying someone a present is a nice gesture, more people today are looking for experiences over physical gifts to celebrate their birthdays or anniversaries. As such, this has brought on people taking more trips around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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NEW REPORT: Are Slower Payments Crippling The $1T Gig Economy?
February 21, 2017

As they say in the pizza business, when it rains, it pies. Every time it rains in San Francisco, Papa John’s has a problem. Pizza orders skyrocket, but there just isn’t enough staff to deliver the pizzas. And hiring staff is costly and time-consuming. Meanwhile,...

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Uber Of X: Oomf Is The Uber Of Empowering The Sharing Economy
February 15, 2017

It’s safe to say the sharing economy isn’t going anywhere soon. From sharing a ride to borrowing books and taking a spin on someone else’s boat, the possibilities are endless. The success behind the sharing economy is typically due to the fact there’s an unaddressed...

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Temporary Work Even Bigger In Europe
February 09, 2017

Temporary, contract, gig employment and job-hopping are fast becoming the new norm in the U.S. and elsewhere, especially among the younger workforce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Uber Of X: GetMyBoat Brings Boating To Everyone
February 08, 2017

Whether it’s fishing, water skiing, tubing or spending a few days aboard a luxurious yacht, being out on the water is an exciting way to spend time with family and friends. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Uber Of X: Zeel, Massage Therapists On-Demand
January 18, 2017

The stress of life bears down. For those that crave a massage but can’t get an immediate appointment or even travel to the spa before it closes, there’s a fix for that. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Uber Of X: iCracked, On-Demand Technicians For Your Broken Smartphone And IoT Home
January 11, 2017

One of the worst moments in our personal tech world: dropping a smartphone and picking it up only to see a shattered screen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Uber Of X: RoundTrip, Big Data And On-Demand Medical Transportation
January 04, 2017

The medical transportation industry is getting a shakeup. Historically, a health care organization would call for medical transportation to move a patient from point A to point B, and other than those two points, there would be the missing data that goes along with that...