gig economy

Lower Costs, Easier Integration Could Boost Instant Ad Hoc Payments
Lower Costs, Easier Integration Could Boost Instant Ad Hoc Payments
April 22, 2024  |  Faster Payments

The use of ad hoc payments by large enterprises to pay small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and individuals is on the rise — and exclusive...

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GoDaddy and Upwork Partner to Connect Businesses and Web Designers
GoDaddy and Upwork Partner to Connect Businesses and Web Designers
April 17, 2024  |  Partnerships

GoDaddy will join the Upwork Partners program to connect businesses that are looking for web services with web designers and developers who fit their project’s needs. The company...

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Automating Ad Hoc Payments Makes Instant Pay a Reality for Gig Workers
Automating Ad Hoc Payments Makes Instant Pay a Reality for Gig Workers
April 09, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Defined by their sporadic and one-off nature, ad hoc payments have traditionally provided a flexible solution for compensating individuals for their services, catering to the...

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Gig Economy and Gaming Push Instant Payments Forward
Gig Economy and Gaming Push Instant Payments Forward
April 09, 2024  |  Money Mobility

Ad hoc payments — non-recurring payments made outside of normal invoicing and payroll processes — are somewhat of a nuisance to enterprises. However, instant payment...

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Nearly 6 in 10 US Consumers Live Paycheck to Paycheck 
Nearly 6 in 10 US Consumers Live Paycheck to Paycheck 
April 04, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

When asked to describe their financial situation recently, nearly one-third of Americans said they are meeting their expenses “with a little left over.” When asked to...

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Uber Courts Parents of Small Children With Uber Car Seat
Uber Courts Parents of Small Children With Uber Car Seat
March 26, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Following offerings aimed at young drivers, Uber is now reaching out to even younger passengers. More to the point, the parents of those young passengers, with a...

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Growing Rise in Side Hustles Points to Boon in Digital Payouts
Growing Rise in Side Hustles Points to Boon in Digital Payouts
March 25, 2024  |  Faster Payments

The rise of the gig economy may have significant, positive knock-on effects for faster disbursements and earned wage access options. In this environment, supplemental income...

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Duke University Program Highlights Growing Popularity of On-Demand Pay
Duke University Program Highlights Growing Popularity of On-Demand Pay
March 21, 2024  |  Payroll

Gone are the days when employees were content with waiting for the standard pay cycle to receive their hard-earned wages.  Today’s workforce, whether grappling with...

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Gig Worker Wage Policies Pinch Consumer Demand, Driver Pay
Gig Worker Wage Policies Pinch Consumer Demand, Driver Pay
March 20, 2024  |  Gig Economy

What started as a move toward fairer compensation has evolved into a heated debate, pitting the interests of drivers against those of gig economy giants....

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