Labor Economy

The Labor Economy Becomes the Next Payments Innovation Engine
The Labor Economy Becomes the Next Payments Innovation Engine
January 09, 2026  |  What's Trending

In 2026, the Labor Economy becomes one of the most important sources of economic growth — not despite automation, but because of it. As intelligence...

READ MORE >
Why Pay Timing Is Becoming the New Financial Fault Line
Why Pay Timing Is Becoming the New Financial Fault Line
December 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The December 2025 update of the “Wage to Wallet™ Index” reveals an economy that is no longer moving in a single direction, but splitting along a...

READ MORE >
New York Sues UPS, Alleging Persistent Underpayment of Seasonal Workers
New York Sues UPS, Alleging Persistent Underpayment of Seasonal Workers
December 15, 2025  |  Shipping

The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) sued UPS Monday (Dec. 15), alleging that the package delivery company “repeatedly and persistently” underpaid...

READ MORE >
Labor Economy Wage Volatility Moves From Paychecks to Main Street
Labor Economy Wage Volatility Moves From Paychecks to Main Street
December 15, 2025  |  Economy

Watch more: Wage to Wallet: WorkWhile’s Alan Armen Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

READ MORE >
Gen Z Redefines Work as Flexible Pay Gains Ground
Gen Z Redefines Work as Flexible Pay Gains Ground
November 25, 2025  |  Gig Economy

With inflation and changing government policies prompting widespread uncertainty, 6 in 10 American workers are facing pocketbook challenges while lacking the steadiness and predictability of...

READ MORE >
Hourly Wage Drop Foreshadows a $14B Hit to Consumer Spending
Hourly Wage Drop Foreshadows a $14B Hit to Consumer Spending
November 21, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The “Wage to Wallet™ Index: Wage Volatility’s $14B Consumer Spending Gap,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments, offers a detailed look inside...

READ MORE >
Labor Economy Workers Remain Resilient Despite Higher Costs
Labor Economy Workers Remain Resilient Despite Higher Costs
November 12, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS Intelligence has documented that the Labor Economy remains central to U.S. growth, acting as a contributor to GDP, job creation and retail demand. The Labor...

READ MORE >
From Payroll to Pay Now: How Real-Time Earnings Are Rewriting Work
From Payroll to Pay Now: How Real-Time Earnings Are Rewriting Work
November 06, 2025  |  Faster Payments

Watch more: The New Workforce Economy Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

READ MORE >
The Labor Economy Becomes the Innovation Economy
The Labor Economy Becomes the Innovation Economy
November 05, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

My hometown of Baltimore was the first city to install gas street lights in 1816 in an effort to curb crime. More cities quickly followed...

READ MORE >