freelancers

Fiverr Lays Off 250 Employees and Pivots to ‘AI-Focused Infrastructure’
Fiverr Lays Off 250 Employees and Pivots to ‘AI-Focused Infrastructure’
September 15, 2025  |  Gig Economy

Freelancer platform Fiverr is laying off 250 employees across different departments as part of a restructuring plan that aims to make the company artificial intelligence...

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Upwork Targets Enterprise Businesses With New Acquisitions 
Upwork Targets Enterprise Businesses With New Acquisitions 
August 07, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Employment marketplace Upwork appears to be expanding beyond its freelancer-focused roots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Papaya and Worksome Partner to Facilitate Global Contingent Workforce Payments
Papaya and Worksome Partner to Facilitate Global Contingent Workforce Payments
July 09, 2025  |  Payroll

Papaya Global and Worksome have partnered to help businesses of all sizes manage and pay freelancers, contractors and gig workers globally. Get the Full Story...

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 Remote and Stripe Offer Stablecoin Payments for Contract Workers
 Remote and Stripe Offer Stablecoin Payments for Contract Workers
December 17, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Payroll/HR platform Remote says its clients can now pay contract workers using stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Fiverr Revenue Soars as Freelancers Seek Bigger Projects
Fiverr Revenue Soars as Freelancers Seek Bigger Projects
October 30, 2024  |  Earnings

Fiverr shares rocketed ahead by roughly 30% on Wednesday morning (Oct. 30) after third-quarter results highlighted that programs geared toward encouraging buyers to spend more...

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Jump Raises $12.2 Million to Grow Platform for French Freelancers
Jump Raises $12.2 Million to Grow Platform for French Freelancers
September 23, 2024  |  Investments

Jump has raised 11 million euros (about $12.2 million) to grow its platform that provides French freelancers with some of the benefits associated with traditional...

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Ride-Hailing Platforms’ Earnings Underscore Gig Economy’s Momentum
Ride-Hailing Platforms’ Earnings Underscore Gig Economy’s Momentum
August 13, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The side hustle — and the ancillary streams of income those hustles provide — now is a lifeline in the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, across all income...

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37% of Freelancers Use Instant Payments to Ease Financial Stress
37% of Freelancers Use Instant Payments to Ease Financial Stress
June 07, 2024  |  Faster Payments

Life as a freelancer is not for the faint of heart. Freelancing often requires constant hustling, as these workers generally look for new projects even...

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Expensify Launches Expense Tracking Features for Self-Employed Professionals
Expensify Launches Expense Tracking Features for Self-Employed Professionals
May 01, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Expensify has added expense tracking features for self-employed professionals to the latest version of its app for expenses and corporate cards. Get the Full Story...

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