Freelance news and trends

Upwork Believes AI is the Future of Work
Earnings // May 01, 2024

Against a challenging macro backdrop, freelance work matters more than ever.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Fiverr Debuts AI-Powered Homepage Among New Services
artificial intelligence // January 30, 2024

Fiverr is turning to AI to help businesses improve their access to freelance services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Upwork Launches Partnerships to Enhance Workforce Management
Gig Economy // December 05, 2023

Upwork has launched a pair of collaborations designed to offer an improved approach to workforce management. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Gig Worker Platform Upwork Sees 2% Upswing in Client Company Spend
Earnings // August 03, 2023

Freelancer marketplace Upwork said it saw its client companies using the platform more, with a 2% increase year over year in gross service volume (GSV) per active client, according to its shareholder letter released with its earnings report Wednesday (Aug. 2). Get the Full Story...

Interviews & Exclusives
Invoice Financing Comes To SMBs And Freelancers

February 25, 2021
Data shows that SMBs and freelance workers spend more than a month each year chasing down invoices. As Colin Gunnell, co-founder and CEO of Penny told PYMNTS in a recent conversation, a technology platform and unique financing arrangement can shorten the wait and allow SMBs to abandon the collections game.

Topcoder On The Payroll Must-Haves For Retaining Tech Talent

July 30, 2020
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Balancing Gig Workers’ Desire For Work Flexibility, With The Need For A Steady Paycheck

May 08, 2020
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Fiverr CEO On ClearVoice Acquisition, Focusing On Gig Talent

February 13, 2019
As the gig economy grows and becomes more diverse (with more skilled workers entering the marketplace), opportunities abound for platform providers that can meet the personalized needs of gig workers...

Quick Reads
Fiverr Debuts AI-Powered Homepage Among New Services

January 30, 2024
Fiverr is turning to AI to help businesses improve their access to freelance services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Upwork Launches Partnerships to Enhance Workforce Management

December 05, 2023
Upwork has launched a pair of collaborations designed to offer an improved approach to workforce management. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Gig Worker Platform Upwork Sees 2% Upswing in Client Company Spend

August 03, 2023
Freelancer marketplace Upwork said it saw its client companies using the platform more, with a 2% increase year over year in gross service volume (GSV) per active client, according to...

French Startup Brigad Raises $35M to Close Hospitality Staffing Gap

February 16, 2023
French startup Brigad has raised $35 million to expand its freelancer staffing platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...