Uber says it has made an investment exceeding $1 billion in benefits for its California drivers and couriers since 2020. This investment is aimed at enhancing the working conditions and overall well-being of its vast network of drivers and couriers across the state, the company...
The use of ad hoc payments by large enterprises to pay small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and individuals is on the rise — and exclusive data from PYMNTS Intelligence suggests lower costs and easier integration could be making them even more popular. Ad hoc payments...
GoDaddy will join the Upwork Partners program to connect businesses that are looking for web services with web designers and developers who fit their project’s needs. The company will become the first web presence partner of the new program, the companies said in a Wednesday (April 17) press release....
Defined by their sporadic and one-off nature, ad hoc payments have traditionally provided a flexible solution for compensating individuals for their services, catering to the needs of both employers and workers. According to a recent PYMNTS Intelligence study, produced in collaboration with Ingo Payments, these irregular...
March 01, 2024
The rise of the gig economy has transformed work for millions of individuals. From freelance creatives to ridesharing drivers, gig workers are pursuing financial independence on their terms, redefining the traditional notions of employment. However, achieving financial security in a flexible work environment can be challenging due to inconsistent income and complicated tax and benefit […]
February 15, 2024
The emergence of ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft has not only transformed commuting habits but also reshaped the gig economy landscape, granting drivers unprecedented levels of flexibility and autonomy. However, complex gig...
February 02, 2024
As freelancing, remote employment and other new models of work emerge, coworking app Groove is seeing demand rise for subscription services that can aid consumers in structuring their workday, building...
January 26, 2024
As on-demand platforms using gig labor look for reliable revenue, laundry app Hampr is getting into the B2B sector. The company’s Jan. 10 launch of its commercial vertical, catering to...
April 26, 2024
Uber says it has made an investment exceeding $1 billion in benefits for its California drivers and couriers since 2020. This investment is aimed at enhancing the working conditions and overall well-being of its vast network of drivers and couriers across the state, the company said in a Thursday (April 26) blog post. The initiative […]
April 17, 2024
GoDaddy will join the Upwork Partners program to connect businesses that are looking for web services with web designers and developers who fit their project’s needs. The company will become the first web...
March 26, 2024
Following offerings aimed at young drivers, Uber is now reaching out to even younger passengers. More to the point, the parents of those young passengers, with a new service called Uber Car Seat,...
March 19, 2024
Collective has debuted an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered accounting platform designed for one-person operations. “As freelancers delve into the administration needed to properly pay their taxes and keep their books up to...
