News from June 2022
Gig worker values 'the ability to take my son to school every day'
By David Beasley | Jun 30, 2022
Hannibal Darby, a YouTuber and gig worker on multiple platforms, said gig work allows him the flexibility to do things that are important to him, such as taking his son to school every day.
Gallup poll: 'Independent gig workers experience high levels of work-life balance'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 19, 2022
Driving for gig economy companies, like Uber, allows drivers to pick the days and times of day they want to work.
YouTuber and gig worker on others’ lack of success in gig work: ‘Only barrier is probably knowledge of how to do it’
By Trina Thomas | Jun 15, 2022
A gig worker on multiple platforms who now makes YouTube videos to help others similar to him is encouraging members of the gig economy to leverage community resources to optimize earnings through gig work.
'Flexible hours are my No. 1 reason I drive': New Flexible Work News poll finds gig workers value freedom, flexibility
By John Kelly | Jun 13, 2022
A new poll shows that gig workers place freedom ahead of other benefits.
MBO Partners CEO: 'No question that COVID-19 accelerated remote work'
By Trina Thomas | Jun 13, 2022
The CEO of MBO Partners weighed in on a Gallup podcast episode, asserting that COVID-19 resulted in more individuals turning to the flexible work space.
US Senate votes against additional COVID-19 recovery funding for restaurants: 'we will keep fighting for a sustainable future for independent restauranteurs'
By Trina Thomas | Jun 7, 2022
The Independent Restaurant Coalition recently announced in a tweet that restaurants have suffered tremendously after COVID-19 restrictions, and the Senate’s vote against an added $40 billion relief fund means they will not be getting more aid from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Loan options for gig economy workers: 'loans in which we only need your bank statements to qualify you'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 7, 2022
In the past, being a part of the 48% private workforce made up of gig economy workers, self-employed contractors and small business owners would traditionally disqualify a person for a loan or mortgage, but experts say those looking to take advantage of the historically low mortgage rates have other options.
Airbnb: 'Hosts are playing a crucial role in both the statewide and local economies'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 7, 2022
Ayisha Irfan, public policy manager of Airbnb, recently said in a press release that Colorado Airbnb Hosts bring visitors to the state who then spend their money at local businesses, boosting the economy.
Avibra and Gridwise offer affordable access to benefits for gig drivers: drivers have been 'stuck in limbo'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 7, 2022
Gig drivers throughout the US will have access to affordable wellness benefits as the result of a partnership between Iselin, New Jersey-based company Avibra and Gridwise.
Soothe CEO Ellis: Getting to be your own boss is ‘the most attractive thing’ in gig work
By Trina Thomas | Jun 6, 2022
Soothe CEO John Ellis in an episode of the "Building The Independent Economy" podcast said independent contractors love the freedom and flexibility that comes with their work.
'It's busier on some days and times of the week, a lot more tips': Ride-hailing driver
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2022
Having the liberty to decide on their working hours makes Uber drivers and most of the gig economy workforce love their job.
MBO Partners CEO Miles Everson says 'you get to choose where you spend your time' when it comes to independent workers
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 1, 2022
Miles Everson, CEO of microbusiness job platform MBO Partners shared his outlook on the freedom of independent workers in a recent episode of Gallup's podcast.
'There's a war for drivers': InShare CEO Mark Warnquist states insurance benefits could combat rideshare shortages
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 1, 2022
Mark Warnquist, CEO and Co-Founder of Insurtech InShare, shared in a podcast that gig platforms should provide further benefits for their workers, specifically better insurance options.