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Upwork Says AI Projects Drive Growth in Otherwise Sluggish Labor Market
Gig Economy // November 03, 2025

The labor market remained sluggish in the third quarter, but demand for freelance talent in areas related to artificial intelligence (AI) helped drive 2% year-over-year growth in gross services volume (GSV) at work marketplace Upwork. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

UPS Adds More Gig Drivers to Offset eCommerce Surges
Delivery // October 29, 2025

UPS is reportedly increasing its use of gig delivery drivers as eCommerce volumes grow. 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....

FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise
Legal // August 26, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $6.7 million to consumers as part of its settlement with gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Thunes and Ontop Team to Streamline Freelancer Payments
Gig Economy // August 11, 2025

Money movement platform Thunes launched a partnership with payroll company Ontop. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills

June 19, 2025
Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income sources known as side hustles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Banks Caught Flat-Footed as Global Payroll Rides Innovation Wave

June 03, 2025
Borderless work requires borderless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Push-to-Debit Tops Consumer Choice for Instant Payouts

June 02, 2025
Imagine you’re owed a payment, whether it’s a gig paycheck, an insurance claim or a loan disbursement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Instant Payments Emerge as Strategic Necessity in Vendor Relations

May 20, 2025
The speed of instant payments is a well-known attribute. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Quick Reads
Fiverr Says Small Businesses’ AI Adoption Drives Demand for Skilled Talent

November 05, 2025
Freelance services marketplace Fiverr saw growing demand for talent with specialized skills during the third quarter, driven in part by small- to medium-sized businesses’ efforts to adopt artificial intelligence, the company said in a third-quarter shareholder letter released Wednesday (Nov. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]

Upwork Says AI Projects Drive Growth in Otherwise Sluggish Labor Market

November 03, 2025
The labor market remained sluggish in the third quarter, but demand for freelance talent in areas related to artificial intelligence (AI) helped drive 2% year-over-year growth in gross services volume...

UPS Adds More Gig Drivers to Offset eCommerce Surges

October 29, 2025
UPS is reportedly increasing its use of gig delivery drivers as eCommerce volumes grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise

August 26, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $6.7 million to consumers as part of its settlement with gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...