Gig Jobs news and trends

Taking A Peer-To-Peer Approach To College Laundry
Retail // September 26, 2019

College students may find it challenging to do laundry between attending classes, studying for exams and working at their jobs. Washing, folding, and drying clothes takes precious time that today’s students might not have with all of their day-to-day responsibilities. The Laundry Chute aims to...

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

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 all sorts of verticals, from arts and design to repair and installation. Some workers assemble furniture for their clients, while...

NEW REPORT: From Margins To Mainstream, Gig Economy Redefines The Workforce
Gig Economy // July 12, 2017

Gigging Out With gig employees estimated to draw over $711 billion in income this year, the gig economy isn’t an emerging phenomenon anymore — it has become the new norm for the global workforce. And merchants across the spectrum are coming up with creative ways to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Side Gigs Help Ease Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers’ Financial Stress This Holiday

November 23, 2023
In today’s challenging economic climate, many consumers find themselves living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to make ends meet. This is why a significant number of these consumers have turned to supplemental income sources to improve their financial situation. According to findings detailed in The Supplemental Income Edition of “New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report” […]

NEW REPORT: From Margins To Mainstream, Gig Economy Redefines The Workforce

July 12, 2017
Gigging Out With gig employees estimated to draw over $711 billion in income this year, the gig economy isn’t an emerging phenomenon anymore — it has become the new norm for...