Gig Economy Index

For True Story On The Gig Economy, Details, Along With Data, Matter
For True Story On The Gig Economy, Details, Along With Data, Matter
June 08, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Dueling headlines show that when it comes to the gig economy, differing data tell different stories. Citing findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),...

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Freelancer.com And Escrow.com Aim To Ease Gig Workers’ Financial Woes
Freelancer.com And Escrow.com Aim To Ease Gig Workers’ Financial Woes
May 18, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Payment frictions are rife in the global gig economy. For example, clients might be reluctant to wire funds internationally, forcing freelancers to endure lengthy waiting...

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Payment Issues Take Center Stage In The Gig Economy
Payment Issues Take Center Stage In The Gig Economy
May 17, 2018  |  Gig Economy

It’s being treated as victory — perhaps a mild one, but still a win — for workers in the so-called gig economy: A recent ruling...

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NEW REPORT: Understanding The Long Tail Of The Gig Economy
NEW REPORT: Understanding The Long Tail Of The Gig Economy
May 17, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Why the Gig Economy is Growing – and What’s Holding It Back Gig workers and freelancers are a tiny minority no more. They are an...

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With Gig Economy Booming, Job Marketplaces Find A New Role
With Gig Economy Booming, Job Marketplaces Find A New Role
November 07, 2017  |  Gig Economy

Post-recession, with gig workers now powering 33 percent of the U.S. workforce, the on-demand worker seems very mainstream. But paying these workers on demand is...

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NEW STUDY: Gig Economy 2.0: Faster Payments No Longer An Option
NEW STUDY: Gig Economy 2.0: Faster Payments No Longer An Option
November 06, 2017  |  Gig Economy

They’re college students earning money around class schedules, laid-off professionals waiting for a recruiter to call back and mothers without time for a traditional 9-to-5...

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Sluggish Payments Hold Back Gig Economy
Sluggish Payments Hold Back Gig Economy
November 02, 2017  |  Gig Economy

Freelance work isn’t free — no matter what some clients may wish. When multiple bills come in or cash falls short, clients can be quick...

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Gig Economy Powers Growing Demand For Experiences
Gig Economy Powers Growing Demand For Experiences
July 13, 2017  |  Gig Economy

Take this job and... gig it? The gig economy is taking off and an emerging workforce that covets flexibility isn’t looking back. According to the...

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The Need For Speed: Paying Gig Economy Workers
The Need For Speed: Paying Gig Economy Workers
March 29, 2017  |  Gig Economy

Speed is king in payments, but when it comes to gig economy workers, so is flexibility. Hyperwallet CEO Brent Warrington spoke with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster...

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