gig economy

Freelancer.com And Escrow.com Aim To Ease Gig Workers’ Financial Woes
Freelancer.com And Escrow.com Aim To Ease Gig Workers’ Financial Woes
May 18, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Payment frictions are rife in the global gig economy. For example, clients might be reluctant to wire funds internationally, forcing freelancers to endure lengthy waiting...

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Payment Issues Take Center Stage In The Gig Economy
Payment Issues Take Center Stage In The Gig Economy
May 17, 2018  |  Gig Economy

It’s being treated as victory — perhaps a mild one, but still a win — for workers in the so-called gig economy: A recent ruling...

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NEW REPORT: Understanding The Long Tail Of The Gig Economy
NEW REPORT: Understanding The Long Tail Of The Gig Economy
May 17, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Why the Gig Economy is Growing – and What’s Holding It Back Gig workers and freelancers are a tiny minority no more. They are an...

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ADP’s Wisely Pay Bids To Smarten And Speed Up Gig Economy Payments
ADP’s Wisely Pay Bids To Smarten And Speed Up Gig Economy Payments
May 14, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Can a shift in demographics lead to ripple effects – and maybe even a sea change – in the way gig economy workers get paid?...

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Fiverr Launches Program To Make Cities ‘Gig Worker Friendly’
Fiverr Launches Program To Make Cities ‘Gig Worker Friendly’
May 09, 2018  |  Gig Economy

The gig life isn’t just for Uber drivers. And it’s not just about that much-reported millennial “side hustle” either. “Gig” is really just a new...

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California Now The Fifth Largest Economy
California Now The Fifth Largest Economy
May 07, 2018  |  Economy

California has hit a new milestone. It is now the fifth largest economy in the world, surpassing the U.K., according to Fortune. Citing new federal...

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Making Way For The Up-And-Comers
Making Way For The Up-And-Comers
May 04, 2018  |  Today In Data

The era of the up-and-comers is upon us. Areas that few people noticed in the past are now exploding onto the scene. B2B payments (particularly...

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Blockchain-Powered Escrow Tools To Empower Freelancers And Content Creators
Blockchain-Powered Escrow Tools To Empower Freelancers And Content Creators
May 04, 2018  |  Disbursements

Payment frictions — from slow payments to non-payments — can easily sour relationships between freelancers and employers. But while gig workers want prompt payments, employers...

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TRENDING: Can Escrow Disbursements Ease Gig Worker Payment Woes?
TRENDING: Can Escrow Disbursements Ease Gig Worker Payment Woes?
May 03, 2018  |  Disbursements

Whether it’s a full-time employee waiting for a regular paycheck, a gig worker expecting to be paid in short order or a borrower seeking a...

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