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PYMNTS Intelligence: Workplaces Begin to Offer Instant Payroll in Limited Capacities
PYMNTS Intelligence: Workplaces Begin to Offer Instant Payroll in Limited Capacities
January 31, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Payroll delay is rampant among the American workforce, especially gig workers. Studies have found that 74% of freelance workers have not received their pay on...

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Report: Recession Worries Lead Firms to Turn to Contract Employees
Report: Recession Worries Lead Firms to Turn to Contract Employees
December 22, 2022  |  Gig Economy

More and more American businesses are hiring temporary contract employees as recession fears increase. Companies posted 26% more openings for contract workers between May and...

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‘Digital Nomads’ Demand Speedy Cross-Border Payments
‘Digital Nomads’ Demand Speedy Cross-Border Payments
December 08, 2022  |  Payroll

While COVID expanded remote work, fast global payments made the digital nomad lifestyle possible. At a time when headlines are filled with layoff announcements, including...

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Uber Recovers, Instacart Slips in Latest Gig Economy App Ranking
Uber Recovers, Instacart Slips in Latest Gig Economy App Ranking
December 01, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Leading contract employment apps are wavering in PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of Gig Economy Apps. Some category leaders regained ground lost last time, while others...

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Hopscotch Rolls Out Invoice Financing Feature
Hopscotch Rolls Out Invoice Financing Feature
September 29, 2022  |  Real-Time Payments

Payments platform Hopscotch, which works with freelancers and smaller businesses, has announced an expansion including a tool letting users finance invoices in two clicks, a...

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Leading Gig Apps Slip in September’s Provider Ranking
Leading Gig Apps Slip in September’s Provider Ranking
September 27, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Category leaders are losing ground in PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of Gig Economy Apps, as the top players see their scores fall. Meanwhile, in the...

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Revolut Debuts Freelance Payment Tool Revolut Pro
Revolut Debuts Freelance Payment Tool Revolut Pro
September 21, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Financial super app Revolut has launched Revolut Pro, an income, expense and payment management account for self-employed workers. “The world of work is becoming more...

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Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses That Employ Them
Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses...
November 09, 2021  |  Disbursements

Efficiency is everything when it comes to payments, and this is true for both consumers and businesses. Microbusinesses, in particular, are eager to improve both the speed and efficiency of...

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CFOs Consider The Gig Route To Delivering Value To The Enterprise
CFOs Consider The Gig Route To Delivering Value To The Enterprise
July 28, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The role of chief financial officer (CFO) is in the midst of a dramatic and exciting change. Far more than number crunchers, the CFO today...

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