Gig Workers

Data Shows Take-Home Pay Is Dropping and so Are Consumers’ Work Days
Data Shows Take-Home Pay Is Dropping and so Are Consumers’ Work Days
June 30, 2023  |  Economy

Three key government-released metrics may together explain why consumers’ financial struggles may be more significant now than in previous economic downturns. The most headline-garnering is...

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Aria Expands B2B Deferred Payment Infrastructure to UK
Aria Expands B2B Deferred Payment Infrastructure to UK
June 29, 2023  |  B2B Payments

French FinTech Aria has expanded its B2B deferred payment infrastructure to the United Kingdom. The company supports the platform economy by allowing freelancers to get...

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DoorDash Adds Hourly Pay Option for Gig Economy Drivers
DoorDash Adds Hourly Pay Option for Gig Economy Drivers
June 28, 2023  |  Delivery

DoorDash will now let its gig workers choose to be hourly workers. The aggregator will let drivers choose to earn a minimum hourly rate, to use...

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Gig Worker Pay Suffers When Platforms Don’t Prioritize AP Automation
Gig Worker Pay Suffers When Platforms Don’t Prioritize AP Automation
June 28, 2023  |  Accounts Payable

When it comes to gig economy companies, a little accounts payable (AP) automation can go a long way. For PYMNTS’ study “Accounts Payable Automation: Why...

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Aggregators Oppose NYC Driver Wage Increase, but Low Pay Threatens Retention
Aggregators Oppose NYC Driver Wage Increase, but Low Pay Threatens Retention
June 13, 2023  |  Aggregators

Restaurant aggregators may be against legislation to raise drivers’ pay, but without some kind of change to their gig workers’ pay structure, they struggle to...

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Nearly 40% of Millennials Turn to Side Hustles to Pay Bills
Nearly 40% of Millennials Turn to Side Hustles to Pay Bills
June 08, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Even as millennials age into increased financial responsibility, more members of the generation are having trouble making ends meet. Now aged between 27 and 42,...

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Uber Driver Holds Its Lead In the Provider Ranking of Gig Apps
Uber Driver Holds Its Lead In the Provider Ranking of Gig Apps
May 05, 2023  |  Gig Economy

With PYMNTS research finding that more Americans are adding side hustles to ease paycheck-to-paycheck living pressures, our Provider Ranking of Gig Apps is the ideal place to...

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Fiverr Unveils All-in-One Freelancer Management Platform
Fiverr Unveils All-in-One Freelancer Management Platform
May 03, 2023  |  Gig Economy

Freelance marketplace Fiverr has debuted a platform that lets companies manage gig workers. Fiverr Enterprise, announced Wednesday (May 3), gives businesses an all-in-one tool to...

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Lyft Cuts Quarter of Staff to Drive Down Costs
Lyft Cuts Quarter of Staff to Drive Down Costs
April 27, 2023  |  Personnel

Lyft will reduce its staff by 26% as the rideshare service looks to bring down costs. The company said last week it would “significantly reduce”...

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