Gig Workers

Papaya and Worksome Partner to Facilitate Global Contingent Workforce Payments
Papaya and Worksome Partner to Facilitate Global Contingent Workforce Payments
July 09, 2025  |  Payroll

Papaya Global and Worksome have partnered to help businesses of all sizes manage and pay freelancers, contractors and gig workers globally. Get the Full Story...

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US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
June 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

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...

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Banks Caught Flat-Footed as Global Payroll Rides Innovation Wave
Banks Caught Flat-Footed as Global Payroll Rides Innovation Wave
June 03, 2025  |  Gig Economy

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...

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Push-to-Debit Tops Consumer Choice for Instant Payouts
Push-to-Debit Tops Consumer Choice for Instant Payouts
June 02, 2025  |  Disbursements

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...

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Papaya Launches Platform to Manage and Pay Contingent Workers
Papaya Launches Platform to Manage and Pay Contingent Workers
May 20, 2025  |  Gig Economy

Papaya Global launched a dedicated platform designed to help enterprises and managed service providers (MSPs) manage and pay freelancers, consultants, gig workers and independent contractors....

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Instant Payments Emerge as Strategic Necessity in Vendor Relations
Instant Payments Emerge as Strategic Necessity in Vendor Relations
May 20, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

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...

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Retail Sales Muted in April as Front-Loading Fatigue Sets In
Retail Sales Muted in April as Front-Loading Fatigue Sets In
May 15, 2025  |  Retail

Consumer spending, the key engine of the economy in the United States, is in danger of stalling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Shift to Gig Economy Evident as Labor Market Cools With Muted Wage Gains
Shift to Gig Economy Evident as Labor Market Cools With Muted Wage Gains
March 07, 2025  |  Economy

Even before the pandemic, PYMNTS noted that 32% of workers participated in the gig economy in some way, either to supplement their incomes, or to...

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Fiserv Finalizes Payfare Purchase to Boost Embedded Finance Offerings
Fiserv Finalizes Payfare Purchase to Boost Embedded Finance Offerings
March 03, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Payments and financial services tech firm Fiserv finalized its purchase of Payfare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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