gig economy

‘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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5 EMEA Destinations Targeting Digital Nomads
5 EMEA Destinations Targeting Digital Nomads
November 30, 2022  |  Europe

The digital nomad trend is booming as the list of attractive destinations is expanding.  Armed with laptops and wanderlust, these modern-day working travelers have the...

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Mexico’s Gig Workers May Get Social Security From Uber and Delivery Apps
Mexico’s Gig Workers May Get Social Security From Uber and Delivery Apps
November 23, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Ride-hailing drivers in Mexico are potentially getting access to social security benefits if they drive for either Uber, DiDi Global or Rappi, a first for...

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Newegg’s Livestream Shift Follows Push Toward Self-Made Creators
Newegg’s Livestream Shift Follows Push Toward Self-Made Creators
November 21, 2022  |  Retail

Digital electronics retailer Newegg is hoping to capitalize on the potentially $1.2 trillion creator economy trend with a series of live streams centered around the holiday...

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DoorDash Looks to Office Events to Deliver Growth to its B2B Unit
DoorDash Looks to Office Events to Deliver Growth to its B2B Unit
November 18, 2022  |  Delivery

As food delivery aggregators look to drive spending with consumers and businesses alike, DoorDash, the United States’ leading aggregator, is setting its sights on workplaces’ corporate...

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Speedy Payments Keep Gig Workers Loyal to Online Platforms
Speedy Payments Keep Gig Workers Loyal to Online Platforms
November 17, 2022  |  Real-Time Payments

With inflation near multi-decade highs, a growing number of individuals are clocking in and logging onto platforms to take advantage of the on-demand work environment....

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How Early Wage Access Can Equal Loyalty
PYMNTS Intelligence: How Early Wage Access Can Equal Loyalty
November 15, 2022  |  Money Mobility

The business world has transformed over the last few years as the global pandemic spurred a move away from centralized teams and toward a more...

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Fiverr’s 41% Leap Leads CE 100 Rally as Gig Economy Proves Resilient
Fiverr’s 41% Leap Leads CE 100 Rally as Gig Economy Proves Resilient
November 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Last week was a stellar one for tech stocks — if you weren’t in cryptos — and especially for names driving the digital transformation of...

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