gig economy

The New Workaday World
The New Workaday World
May 22, 2018  |  Today In Data

In the next year alone, the gig economy will generate around $1.4 billion in revenue for its workers, but $1.2 trillion will be paid out...

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AllWork: Flexibility Is The New Full-Time
AllWork: Flexibility Is The New Full-Time
May 21, 2018  |  Retail

The gig economy may seem like it’s still among the latest financial trends, but in fact, it’s already starting to evolve into its next form:...

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The Gig Economy’s $1.2T Digital Payments Potential
The Gig Economy’s $1.2T Digital Payments Potential
May 21, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

A smart entrepreneur dropped out of college, identified an unmet market need and created an entirely new market segment. He did it by establishing a...

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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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