Bree Gonzales News
Former Vice President of Marketing at Instagram joined Upwork: 'This is an exciting time to be joining Upwork’s visionary leadership team'
By Bree Gonzales | May 31, 2022
Upwork welcomed the former global vice president of marketing for Instagram at Meta, Melissa Waters as one of its new hires this year.
Octopus Interactive acquired by T-Mobile: 'We’re thrilled to join the T-Mobile team'
By Bree Gonzales | May 25, 2022
T-Mobile has acquired Octopus Interactive, the largest national network of interactive video screens inside Uber and Lyft vehicles.
National Labor Relations Board: 'Should we adhere to the independent-contractor standard?'
By Bree Gonzales | May 17, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published a notice on Dec. 27 in The Atlanta Opera, Inc. 371 NLRB No. 45 (2021) inviting parties to submit briefs concerning if the NLRB should reconsider how it "determines the independent contractor status of workers," a statement from the NLRB said.
Uber continues toward a green recovery: CEO says it is Uber's responsibility to 'aggressively tackle the challenge of climate change'
By Bree Gonzales | May 17, 2022
Uber's Head of Sustainability Police Adam Gromis looks back on how the company has conducted various efforts throughout 2021 to meet its zero-emissions pledge Uber announced in September 2020.
DoorDash: ‘Our support and celebration of Black culture doesn’t stop at the end of Black History Month’
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 21, 2022
DoorDash continues to support the Black community beyond Black History Month.
Uber: 'More consumers were active during last year's fourth quarter than ever before'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc. presented via webcast its 2021 fourth quarter and full-year earnings report to investors recently, highlighting the company's earnings, which exceeded previously estimated revenues.
Gola, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Gopuff: 'We are committed to using our services to positively impact our local communities'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
Philadelphia-based delivery app Gopuff has been helping the community through different social responsibility platforms.
Jassy: Amazon Style retail store in L.A. will 'create a customized experience for each shopper'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
Amazon is set to open a new clothing store in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale later this year.
Amazon on HQ2: We're 'committed to building an inviting space that benefits our employees and the entire Arlington community'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
Arlington, Va. will soon welcome Amazon's second headquarters as the project transforms from still images to an almost completed Metropolitan Park.
DoorDash spokesperson on 100% rating on equality index: 'Employees feel seen and respected'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
DoorDash received a 100% rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's Corporate Equality Index.
Berry on Expanding Fairness bill: 'advancing the rights of rideshare drivers in Washington'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
Washington lawmakers have been reviewing a measure that can provide app-based drivers new perks without changing their independent contractor status.
'When shares and margin improve, you're growing faster': Uber CEO
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed during its recent Investor Day that they are expecting the business to be profitable with multiple big opportunities.
Part-time Tampa Uber driver: 'It was a good way to just make extra income'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
Uber drivers say that working for Uber has helped them financially, whether during the pandemic after losing a job, as a second job or just to save money for the things they want.
Darby, full-time gig worker: 'It's important to remember that you are an independent contractor'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
Hannibal Darby, a full-time gig economy worker on multiple platforms, said starting gig work is easy with low barriers, with many just needing to learn the ropes when they start.
DoorDash VP on SEG partnership for grocery delivery: 'Consumers can now get what they want, when they want'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
DoorDash has partnered with Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), the parent company of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, to offer on-demand grocery delivery from stores throughout Florida and other surrounding states.
Hill on Frances’ Brunchery grant: 'The Greg Hill Foundation is delighted to be able to give them a little light at the end of the tunnel'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
Frances’ Brunchery in Chicago has been selected as one of the seven $50,000 grants winners of GrubHub and the Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund’s All Day Campaign.
Grubhub director on grants: 'We are proud to support these nearly 400 restaurants across the country as they continue to recover from the pandemic'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
New York City's Pasteur Grill and Noodles is one of seven $50,000 grant recipients and winners of Grubhub and The Greg Hill Foundation's Restaurant Strong Fund's All Day Campaign.
InstaCart CEO on EBT SNAP payments: 'We believe grocery delivery and pickup shouldn’t be a luxury for some'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
Founded 10 years ago, Instacart continues to celebrate milestones and give back to its shoppers by waiving fees.
'App-based ride-hailing drivers earn on average $36.63 per hour or $32.35 an hour without tips': Illinois Coalition for Independent Work
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
Data from the Illinois Coalition for Independent Work shows that app-based drivers make on average more than twice the hourly minimum wage in Chicago.
Gig economy shows rapid growth compared to U.S. economy
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
Large growth in the gig economy was seen as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded two years ago.