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Year after year, it’s safe to say that most New Year’s resolutions include some form of getting in better shape. People join a gym with good intentions, but then their rate of going either slows down or stops altogether. Consumers seem to want to be...
Certainty in an age of uncertainty is a harder trick to pull off than it may seem. For gig economy workers, surety of payments is critical, and vibrant online marketplaces are crucial in getting freelancers the money they need, when they need it. Michael Ting,...
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...
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. In combination with new experiences and the...
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,...
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...
Temporary, contract, gig employment and job-hopping are fast becoming the new norm in the U.S. and elsewhere, especially among the younger workforce. The first edition of the PYMNTS Gig Economy Index™ found that millennials typically change jobs four times within the first 10 years of graduation,...
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. One of the main issues, though, when seeking to go out for a few...
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. Zeel is an on-demand massage therapist app that launched back in 2012. Considered...