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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Fiverr Adds New Tools to Match Businesses With Freelancers
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Fiverr Adds New Tools to Match Businesses With Freelancers
August 01, 2023

Freelance marketplace Fiverr has added two new tools that match businesses with talent. 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...

Judge Halts NYC Wage Law Opposed by Food Delivery App Firms
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Judge Halts NYC Wage Law Opposed by Food Delivery App Firms
July 07, 2023

A judge has reportedly halted a New York City minimum wage law that is opposed by app-based food delivery firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Food Delivery Companies Challenge New York City Minimum Wage Law
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Food Delivery Companies Challenge New York City Minimum Wage Law
July 06, 2023

Uber, DoorDash and other app-based food delivery companies are pushing back against a minimum wage law set to take effect in New York City. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Uber Driver Holds Its Lead In the Provider Ranking of Gig Apps
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Uber Driver Holds Its Lead In the Provider Ranking of Gig Apps
May 05, 2023

With PYMNTS research finding that more Americans are adding side hustles to ease paycheck-to-paycheck living pressures, our Provider Ranking of Gig Apps is the ideal place to see this class of apps at work, so to speak, as the rankings reflect downloads and activity on those platforms....

Fiverr Unveils All-in-One Freelancer Management Platform
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Fiverr Unveils All-in-One Freelancer Management Platform
May 03, 2023

Freelance marketplace Fiverr has debuted a platform that lets companies manage gig workers. 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....

NCR and Payfare Team to Help Gig Workers
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NCR and Payfare Team to Help Gig Workers
April 12, 2023

Payfare, a FinTech serving gig workers, has expanded its partnership with digital banking provider NCR. 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,...

Consumer Pullback Threatens Paycheck-to-Paycheck Gig Economy Lifelines
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Consumer Pullback Threatens Paycheck-to-Paycheck Gig Economy Lifelines
March 27, 2023

Tips and informal, ad hoc work are the mainstays of the gig economy. 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....

Provider Ranking of Gig Economy Apps Shows the Ups and Downs of Gigs
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Provider Ranking of Gig Economy Apps Shows the Ups and Downs of Gigs
March 16, 2023

All work is important, so we take the Provider Ranking of Gig Economy Apps seriously. 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,...

French Startup Brigad Raises $35M to Close Hospitality Staffing Gap
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French Startup Brigad Raises $35M to Close Hospitality Staffing Gap
February 16, 2023

French startup Brigad has raised $35 million to expand its freelancer staffing platform. 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...