Today is Labor Day, a holiday we’ve been celebrating to honor the hard work and productivity of the American worker since 1894. The history of the holiday is less than wholly cheerful. In May of 1894, Chicago Pullman railroad employees went on strike to protest their dissatisfaction with their pay. The American...
Walmart made some news lately when it dipped its toe into the gig economy waters, asking employees to deliver packages ordered by customers who live along their commutes. Employees can opt into the program via a smartphone app to take home up to 10 deliveries...
There’s no question the way people work is changing. As more people flock to the gig economy, there are increasing challenges around developing and supporting benefits and/or benefits programs for these workers. Traditionally, the responsibility of providing benefits, such as health insurance, 401K investments, pensions,...
In the latest installment of what makes a great online marketplace experience, Hyperwallet’s Michael Ting tells PYMNTS’ Karen Webster that support is crucial — even if it is behind the scenes.
September 05, 2017
Don’t forget the seller. That’s among the takeaways of this “appetizer” conversation between PYMNTS’ Karen Webster and Hyperwallet’s SVP of Digital Markets, Michael Ting. The main event? A webinar mid-month that will delve into the myths and realities of global commerce.
June 23, 2017
Walmart made some news lately when it dipped its toe into the gig economy waters, asking employees to deliver packages ordered by customers who live along their commutes. Employees can...
March 24, 2017
There’s no question the way people work is changing. As more people flock to the gig economy, there are increasing challenges around developing and supporting benefits and/or benefits programs for...
September 22, 2016
In the latest installment of what makes a great online marketplace experience, Hyperwallet’s Michael Ting tells PYMNTS’ Karen Webster that support is crucial — even if it is behind the...
