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How Gig Work In The US Became A Career
How Gig Work In The US Became A Career
April 05, 2019  |  Gig Economy

With U.S. gig workers accounting for more than $1.4 trillion in income by the end of 2018, it’s safe to say the gig economy is...

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How Freelancer.com Filters Fraudsters From Freelancers
How Freelancer.com Filters Fraudsters From Freelancers
March 28, 2019  |  Digital Onboarding

As major rideshare companies compete for even greater shares of the market, they’re placing a heavy focus on fine-tuning onboarding processes. Making it easy for...

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FTC Takes Fresh Aim At Big Tech — And Its Previous Mergers
FTC Takes Fresh Aim At Big Tech — And Its Previous Mergers
February 27, 2019  |  Regulation

It’s a process that stands not only as a familiar feature of U.S. history, but a part of global economic development stretching back centuries: First...

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Disbursements Drop Anchor In Boatsharing Platforms
Disbursements Drop Anchor In Boatsharing Platforms
February 18, 2019  |  Disbursements

Digital disbursement solutions have helped aid expansion of the sharing and gig economies. Now, these solutions are being put to use in other unexpected markets,...

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Why Gig Payments Need To Be Just Like Cash
Why Gig Payments Need To Be Just Like Cash
January 24, 2019  |  Payment Methods

When looking at the latest edition of the PYMNTS and Hyperwallet Gig Economy Index, there are some familiar trends. According to the data, 35.9 percent...

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The Gig Economy Is Growing Up — And Getting Less Lucrative
The Gig Economy Is Growing Up — And Getting Less Lucrative
November 27, 2018  |  Gig Economy

It’s probably getting to the point that everyone who doesn’t have gig work — offering ride shares via personal vehicles, for instance, or doing other...

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Visa, Postmates Give Gig Workers Instant Pay
Visa, Postmates Give Gig Workers Instant Pay
October 04, 2018  |  Digital Payments

Gig work can serve as a lifestyle that offers flexibility and freedom. It can stand as a stop gap that helps people pay rent, grocery...

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Digital Marketplaces Draw Gig Economy Workers Across Verticals
Digital Marketplaces Draw Gig Economy Workers Across Verticals
September 13, 2018  |  Retail

The gig economy is a formidable source of employment – and it’s not full of just Uber and Lyft drivers. There are gig workers in...

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Deep Dive: Gig Workers And Digital Marketplaces
Deep Dive: Gig Workers And Digital Marketplaces
August 27, 2018  |  Gig Economy

How do gig workers use digital marketplaces to find work? Do they use them to find leads? And how do they facilitate payments. The new...

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