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Uber announces new updates to improve driver and courier experience
By Flexible Work News | Sep 19, 2024
Uber has announced new updates to enhance safety, fairness, and ease for drivers and couriers. These changes aim to improve their daily experiences through new features and app improvements.
Lyft announces the launch of Pet rides
By Flexible Work News | Sep 19, 2024
Lyft announced the launch of Pet rides in celebration of National Dog Day. This new feature enables riders to connect with drivers who are comfortable transporting pets in their vehicles.
Lyft announces DHS human trafficking prevention tutorial for drivers
By Flexible Work News | Sep 19, 2024
Lyft announced its partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign, becoming the first rideshare company to join the initiative. The campaign introduces a human trafficking prevention tutorial in the Lyft app for drivers.
Fiverr announces new financial talent services
By Flexible Work News | Sep 19, 2024
Fiverr announced new specialty financial talent and services for businesses, including asset valuation, financial modeling, and investor sourcing. These resources are designed to assist companies at any stage of development.
Airbnb announces $1.4 billion economic impact in Atlanta for 2023
By Flexible Work News | Sep 19, 2024
Airbnb announced that hosts and guests in the Atlanta metro area generated approximately $1.4 billion in economic activity in 2023. The data highlights the platform's impact on the local economy.
Airbnb announces progress on trust and safety initiatives
By Flexible Work News | Sep 19, 2024
Airbnb announced that its Trust and Safety Advisory Coalition (TSAC) has contributed to over 45 safety initiatives since 2022. The coalition supports Airbnb in improving safety policies and products.
Airbnb announces top fall 2024 travel trends
By Flexible Work News | Sep 19, 2024
Airbnb announced the top travel trends for fall 2024, including shoulder season savings and popular destinations for autumn getaways. The company also highlighted affordable cities and trending spots for travelers seeking off-season deals.
Enclave office spaces continue expansion trends due to growing popularity
By Flexible Work News | Sep 16, 2024
Enclave Coworking, a venture backed coworking startup, has taken advantage of the rise of suburban coworking and now operates fourteen locations in Illinois, with a planned expansion to Washington DC.
DoorDash announces opposition to proposed tipping regulation in New York
By Flexible Work News | Sep 1, 2024
DoorDash announced that new data reveals widespread opposition among New Yorkers to proposed Council bills that would regulate tipping practices. The company claims that proposed rules could potentially limit earning opportunities for Dashers.
Fiverr announces research on retailers' holiday readiness and strategic shifts
By Flexible Work News | Sep 1, 2024
Fiverr announced new research on retailers' readiness for the holiday season, based on a global survey of over 2,500 consumers and 2,500 small-to-medium business leaders. The study highlights a strategic shift in managing marketing, freelance talent, and AI technologies to compete with larger e-commerce brands and address challenges like inflation and Gen-Z shopping habits.
NELP announces opposition to judge's block of FTC noncompete ban
By Flexible Work News | Aug 31, 2024
The National Employment Law Project (NELP) announced its opposition to a Texas federal judge's decision to block the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule that would ban noncompete clauses. The rule restricts workers from joining competitor companies during or after employment.
Airbnb announces new smart lock integrations
By Flexible Work News | Aug 27, 2024
Airbnb announced that smart lock integrations with August and Yale are now available alongside Schlage. Hosts in the US and Canada can now connect compatible Schlage, August, and Yale smart locks to their Airbnb accounts.
Airbnb announces rise in Labor Day searches for college football towns
By Flexible Work News | Aug 27, 2024
Airbnb announced that searches for properties in college football towns increased nearly 130% over Labor Day weekend. Guests are also favoring listings in categories such as amazing views and cabins.
Airbnb announces surge in local travel
By Flexible Work News | Aug 27, 2024
Airbnb announced that local travel is growing, with nights stayed by guests within 300 miles of home nearly doubling in the past five years. For end-of-summer holidays like Labor Day, over half of Airbnb stays in the US in 2023 were within driving distance.
DoorDash announces major update to deactivation process
By Flexible Work News | Aug 24, 2024
DoorDash announced an update to its account deactivation process, featuring new tools and enhancements designed to improve fairness for Dashers. This update represents the largest change to the process in the company's history.
Fiverr announces findings from (un)happiness survey on creative workforce
By Flexible Work News | Aug 23, 2024
Fiverr announced that Working Not Working Inc., a Fiverr company, released findings from its first-ever (un)Happiness Survey, revealing that over half of the creative workforce plans to leave their full-time jobs within the next year. Additionally, many are already working as freelancers alongside their full-time employment.
Fiverr announces Martha Stewart partnership to promote freelancers
By Flexible Work News | Aug 23, 2024
Fiverr announced a partnership with Martha Stewart, who will serve as a brand ambassador and star in its new advertising campaign and social media content. The collaboration aims to encourage businesses to explore new possibilities with freelancers.
Fiverr announces acquisition of AutoDS
By Flexible Work News | Aug 23, 2024
Fiverr has announced its acquisition of AutoDS, a company offering a subscription-based solution for dropshipping. AutoDS provides services such as product research, inventory management, and automated fulfillment.
Upwork announces partnership with Beeline to streamline workforce management
By Flexible Work News | Aug 23, 2024
Upwork has announced a partnership with Beeline to enhance hiring processes and centralize the management of contingent workforce programs for enterprises. This collaboration merges Beeline's workforce management capabilities with Upwork's network of skilled professionals, offering companies a unified solution for accessing independent talent.
DoorDash announces updates on Pennsylvania benefits pilot program
By Flexible Work News | Aug 23, 2024
DoorDash has announced updates on its portable benefits pilot program in Pennsylvania, with approximately 4,400 Dashers enrolled. The program assists Dashers in utilizing funds for health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and emergency savings.