gig economy

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 Workers Say Instacart’s Payment Fix Limits Transparency
Gig Workers Say Instacart’s Payment Fix Limits Transparency
May 16, 2019  |  B2B Payments

On-demand grocery delivery service Instacart took action earlier this year to change the way it pays gig workers, called shoppers, after a class-action lawsuit argued...

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The Vicious Cycle Of Trade Credits
The Vicious Cycle Of Trade Credits
May 15, 2019  |  SMBs

The rise of the gig economy exposed an issue that had plagued freelancers for ages: past-due invoices and cash flow. PYMNTS’ Gig Economy Index found...

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Uber, Lyft Struggle To Keep Drivers On Board
Uber, Lyft Struggle To Keep Drivers On Board
May 12, 2019  |  Ridesharing

With Uber and Lyft now publicly traded companies, the two are facing pressure from investors to grow at a fast clip, which means hiring and...

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Why Accounts Payable Is The ‘Lost Child’ Of Finance
Why Accounts Payable Is The ‘Lost Child’ Of Finance
May 09, 2019  |  Accounts Payable

All too often, firms in growth mode focus on the cash coming in rather than the cash going out — and accounts payable management, treated...

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SoFi Introduces Index Fund Aimed At Gig Economy
SoFi Introduces Index Fund Aimed At Gig Economy
May 08, 2019  |  Investments

San Francisco-based FinTech startup SoFi, known as a company that deals with student debt, has been steadily expanding into other markets, like home and personal...

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Deep Dive: Lessons In Global Online Education Marketplaces
Deep Dive: Lessons In Global Online Education Marketplaces
May 07, 2019  |  Disbursements

Thanks to digital technology and global connectivity, gig economy participation is open to just about anyone — including educators who want to provide lessons to...

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The Jobs Market Is Strong, But Not Thanks To Gig Workers
The Jobs Market Is Strong, But Not Thanks To Gig Workers
May 03, 2019  |  Gig Economy

What is the state of the jobs market in the U.S.? It all depends upon who you ask. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Gig Economy Workers Aren’t What They Once Were
Gig Economy Workers Aren’t What They Once Were
May 02, 2019  |  Gig Economy

The Gig Economy Index, a Hyperwallet collaboration, delves into the demographics and behaviors of workers in the gig economy — who they are, what services they...

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