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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AP Automation Transforming Gig Work Payments
Gig Economy
AP Automation Transforming Gig Work Payments
June 16, 2020

The gig work revolution was well underway when the pandemic struck. And like so many things, developments that were moving at a leisurely pace, it suddenly needed velocity. That’s true in terms of getting gig work solutions to market, and as a core characteristic of...

Deep Dive: Why Costly, Slow Invoice Reconciliation Is Hurting Firms’ And Freelancers’ Finances
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Deep Dive: Why Costly, Slow Invoice Reconciliation Is Hurting Firms’ And Freelancers’ Finances
June 12, 2020

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How goLance Is Using Connectivity, Transparency To Build Freelancers’ Trust
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How goLance Is Using Connectivity, Transparency To Build Freelancers’ Trust
June 11, 2020

Building trust between freelancers and employers is a two-way street — and one that gig marketplaces must engineer. In the latest Gig Economy Tracker, Michael Brooks, CEO and founder of online freelance marketplace goLance, says employers can build trust with things like offering workers multiple...

New Report: Payments, Transparency Build Trust In The Gig Economy
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New Report: Payments, Transparency Build Trust In The Gig Economy
June 10, 2020

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FinTech Oxygen Introduces eBanking Solution For Gig Economy
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FinTech Oxygen Introduces eBanking Solution For Gig Economy
May 14, 2020

Challenger bank Oxygen is rolling out a new platform for financial services tailored to freelancers and independent contractors, the company said in a statement on Thursday (May 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Platforms, Marketplaces Woo Gig Workers With Timely Payments
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Platforms, Marketplaces Woo Gig Workers With Timely Payments
May 13, 2020

Gig workers (freelancers if you prefer) are starting to get the attention and support they’ve earned. It’s been a long time coming — ask almost any freelance pro — but a pandemic, workforce changes and new market dynamics are finally bringing indie contractors into the...

Deep Dive: How Automation Can Improve The Invoicing Experience During The COVID-19 Pandemic
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Deep Dive: How Automation Can Improve The Invoicing Experience During The COVID-19 Pandemic
May 12, 2020

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Why Steady Payments Are Key To Attracting Highly Skilled Gig Workers
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Why Steady Payments Are Key To Attracting Highly Skilled Gig Workers
May 11, 2020

Flexibility is the reason why many workers choose to freelance, but experienced and highly skilled workers also want the certainty of a steady paycheck. In the latest Gig Economy Tracker®, Teja Yenamandra, CEO of freelance software engineer marketplace Gun.io, explains why offering weekly paychecks, combined...

Balancing Gig Workers’ Desire For Work Flexibility, With The Need For A Steady Paycheck
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Balancing Gig Workers’ Desire For Work Flexibility, With The Need For A Steady Paycheck
May 08, 2020

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