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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.
DoorDash announces one-year partnership with ECP to expand safe e-bike access
By Flexible Work News | Aug 14, 2024
DoorDash announced the one-year anniversary of its partnership with the Equitable Commute Project (ECP) to expand safe e-bike access for Dashers in New York City. The partnership has provided hundreds of delivery workers with high-quality e-bikes, safer batteries, and safety guidance, with plans to extend the collaboration to further enhance safety initiatives across the city.
DoorDash recaps safety awareness month and new safety features
By Flexible Work News | Aug 14, 2024
DoorDash has announced the launch of its first-ever Safety Awareness Month to highlight and promote its safety features for Dashers. Since 2022, the company has introduced various safety tools, including real-time alerts and SafeDash Reporting, aimed at enhancing Dasher safety.
TransparencyUSA.org, said Records show Ken Nugent family directed $170k to Georgia Trial Lawyers' PAC fighting tort reform
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2024
Prominent trial attorney Kenneth Nugent and family members employed by his firm have given $170,000 to support the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s Political Action Committee (PAC), Civil Justice PAC Inc, since 2020. This period coincides with an ongoing debate over tort reform in the state, according to state donation records on TransparencyUSA.org.
DoorDash announces new service fee in response to Seattle’s minimum pay ordinance
By Flexible Work News | Jul 31, 2024
DoorDash announced that, due to Seattle's unchanged app-based minimum pay ordinance, it is implementing a minimum service fee for orders from DashPass subscribers. Despite previously adding a regulatory response fee, the company continues to face financial losses in the market due to this ordinance.
Uber announces new driver benefits and protections in Massachusetts
By Flexible Work News | Jul 31, 2024
Uber has announced the settlement of a longstanding lawsuit in Massachusetts with Attorney General Andrea Campbell, introducing new protections and benefits for drivers, including the nation’s first portable health insurance fund. This agreement aims to balance driver flexibility with enhanced benefits while maintaining their independent work status.
Upwork announces study on AI's impact on productivity and burnout
By Flexible Work News | Jul 31, 2024
Upwork has announced a study from The Upwork Research Institute, highlighting that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing the workloads of full-time employees, reducing productivity, and causing burnout. The study also found that freelancers are leveraging AI more effectively, leading to higher productivity compared to full-time workers.
DoorDash announces Prop 22 victory
By Flexible Work News | Jul 29, 2024
DoorDash announced that the California Supreme Court's ruling upholds Proposition 22, allowing Dashers to maintain flexible working hours and access the benefits and protections provided by the law. Proposition 22 has been upheld in elections, by the California Court of Appeal, and now by the Supreme Court of California.
Fiverr announces freelancer achievement recognition
By Flexible Work News | Jul 29, 2024
Fiverr has introduced its inaugural Breakthrough Achievement recognition to honor exceptional freelance accomplishments. This award will be given to freelancers from North America, Europe, and Asia who have generated over $5 million in revenue, highlighting their significant success.
Fiverr announces major platform expansion
By Flexible Work News | Jul 29, 2024
Fiverr announced the launch of its new summer product release, marking its shift from a services marketplace to a hiring platform. This update includes enhanced AI features with Fiverr Neo, a new professions catalog, and the introduction of a satisfaction guarantee and rewards program.
Airbnb announces safety initiative for hosts and guests with Americares
By Flexible Work News | Jul 27, 2024
Airbnb announced a partnership with Americares to provide hosts with resources for extreme weather preparedness. The program includes free carbon monoxide and smoke alarms for active hosts to enhance safety.
Airbnb announces $200k investment in housing reform and host accessibility
By Flexible Work News | Jul 27, 2024
Airbnb announced a $200,000 contribution to Up for Growth and YIMBY Action to bolster their grassroots housing reform efforts. This investment also supports initiatives to make hosting on Airbnb more accessible.
Airbnb announces over 1,000 accessible listings in Paris
By Flexible Work News | Jul 27, 2024
Airbnb announced that over 1,000 step-free accessible listings are available in the Paris region, with nearly 300 in the Adapted category. The company has partnered with APF France handicap, para-athletes, and Matterport to raise awareness and support hosts with accessibility features.