Disbursements

Wag! Recruits Pet-Friendly Freelancers With Instant Payouts Rising pet adoption has led to growing demand for ad hoc workers that provide services for new furry friends. But finding the right help often hinges on being able to pay freelancers on mobile and in real time. In the latest Disbursements Tracker, David Cane, VP of customer success, trust and safety for pet care platform Wag! discusses the growing importance of instant access to daily earnings, and how that helps build trust.  
Inside The April Tracker
  • An interview with David Cane, vice president of customer success, trust and safety for dog walking and pet care platform Wag!, on why offering gig workers instant payments via mobile is critical to their financial health as the pandemic continues
  • Notable headlines from the space, including why recently launched creative freelance marketplace TmrO is leaning on digital disbursements to attract ad hoc workers and why 36 percent of U.K. freelancers have reported an increase in late payments over the past year
  • A Deep Dive analyzing how the pandemic has affected gig workers’ payment needs and explaining why instant disbursements are becoming essential to helping them meet their financial goals