Gig Economy Index

Uber’s Gig Platform, Uber Works, Debuts In Miami
Uber’s Gig Platform, Uber Works, Debuts In Miami
December 18, 2019  |  Gig Economy

And now introducing: Uber Works in Miami. The ride-hailing giant is extending its relatively new service that leverages the marketplace model to connect buyers and...

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Digital Marketplaces’ Growing Role In The Gig Economy
Digital Marketplaces’ Growing Role In The Gig Economy
May 16, 2019  |  Digital Payments

The gig economy has operated — and thrived — in a gray area. There has been a question as to whether workers are actually employees...

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Gig Economy Moves Toward Critical Mass
Gig Economy Moves Toward Critical Mass
April 08, 2019  |  Gig Economy

The gig economy now is a noun, where once to “gig” was a verb, without critical mass — to “gig” in other words, was to...

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How Gig Work In The US Became A Career
How Gig Work In The US Became A Career
April 05, 2019  |  Gig Economy

With U.S. gig workers accounting for more than $1.4 trillion in income by the end of 2018, it’s safe to say the gig economy is...

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Amid Job Numbers Blowout, Gig Economy Thrives
Amid Job Numbers Blowout, Gig Economy Thrives
February 04, 2019  |  Gig Economy

On Friday (Feb. 1), the government reported job numbers that blew away expectations. Data from the BLS and ADP, triangulated against the PYMNTS/Hyperwallet Gig Economy...

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Why Gig Payments Need To Be Just Like Cash
Why Gig Payments Need To Be Just Like Cash
January 24, 2019  |  Payment Methods

When looking at the latest edition of the PYMNTS and Hyperwallet Gig Economy Index, there are some familiar trends. According to the data, 35.9 percent...

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Deep Dive: How Prepaid Cards Can Ease Gig Workers’ Payment Pains
Deep Dive: How Prepaid Cards Can Ease Gig Workers’ Payment Pains
October 17, 2018  |  Spend Management

As companies increasingly turn to gig workers for short-term projects, and workers see the gig economy as more than a “side hustle,” faster payments are...

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How Workforce Tools Keep Productions On Track
How Workforce Tools Keep Productions On Track
October 16, 2018  |  Spend Management

The show, of course, must go on. But when production freelancers have to shell out-of-pocket for business expenses, delayed reimbursements can cause longer-term rifts. In...

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Why Gig Workers Prefer PayPal Over Direct Deposit
Why Gig Workers Prefer PayPal Over Direct Deposit
October 08, 2018  |  Disbursements

In the latest Disbursements Tracker, PYMNTS looks at why a growing group of gig workers and freelancers would rather be paid via PayPal than direct...

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