News from May 2025
Uber Safety-Public Policy Director: HB25-1291 is unnecessary as 'reports of sexual assault have decreased on our platform'
By A. B. Bamburg | May 5, 2025
Emilie Boman, Director of Safety-Public Policy at Uber, said that the company is committed to rider safety but opposes the current version of Colorado bill HB25-1291 due to concerns about its impact.
Embracing aging: Positive attitudes linked to better health outcomes
By Flexible Work News | May 5, 2025
As people age, they often experience a mix of emotions, including fear and apprehension.
Staying socially active in retirement boosts health and happiness
By Flexible Work News | May 5, 2025
Retirement is a significant life change that offers freedom and flexibility but can also lead to unexpected loneliness.
Canadians embrace local travel with record-breaking Airbnb bookings in 2024
By Flexible Work News | May 5, 2025
In 2024, Canadians set a new record for domestic travel on Airbnb, with nearly nine million domestic guest arrivals across the country.
Personality change patterns identified among older adults
By Flexible Work News | May 5, 2025
Personality changes in older adults are a common occurrence, influenced by various factors such as biological, psychological, and social elements.
Gig economy report reveals first quarter trends for 2025 in rideshare and food delivery
By Flexible Work News | May 5, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 marked a shift from the holiday rush to the quieter winter months in the gig economy, affecting rideshare and food delivery earnings across the U.S. Analysts examined seasonal slowdowns, weather patterns, and consumer...
Instacart acquires Wynshop to boost enterprise technology solutions
By Flexible Work News | May 4, 2025
Instacart, North America's leading grocery technology firm, announced the acquisition of Wynshop, an e-commerce solutions provider for top grocers and retailers including Wakefern and Pattison.
Instacart announces financial results for Q1 2025
By Flexible Work News | May 4, 2025
Instacart announced its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025.
President Trump on tipping reform: 'We're going to have no tax on tips from now on'
By A. B. Bamburg | May 2, 2025
Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, announced his intention to eliminate federal taxes on tip income during a campaign event in Nevada.
ACLU of Colorado Policy Consultant: HB 25-1291 requires 'a person to be removed from their source of income'
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | May 2, 2025
Natasha Burke, a policy consultant for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado, expressed concerns that House Bill 25-1291 would undermine drivers' due process rights and allow private companies to make punitive decisions without...
Liveops agent Jerome excels in healthcare and finance support roles
By Flexible Work News | May 2, 2025
Jerome, a customer service agent, has been recognized for his exemplary performance in supporting a healthcare provider support program and a tax preparation software client.
Enclave Coworking secures $4.2M for national expansion
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
Enclave Coworking has successfully closed a $4.2 million Series A funding round, aimed at supporting its national expansion plans.
Airbnb reports strong Q1 2025 results and announces upcoming expansion plans
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
Airbnb released its first-quarter financial results for 2025 today.
AWS powers AI innovation at Chiang Mai University to transform education
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, has announced a partnership with Chiang Mai University (CMU), a public research institution in Thailand, to develop cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence platforms.
Krungsri speeds up cloud migration over 50% with AWS generative AI assistance
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
Bank of Ayudhya PCL, commonly known as Krungsri, is expediting its cloud migration using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Writer launches Palmyra X5 model with one million tokens context window
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
Writer has unveiled its latest foundation model, Palmyra X5, which boasts a one million token context window and is designed to be highly efficient and cost-effective.
LSEG strengthens partnership with AWS as preferred cloud provider
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
LSEG has announced the extension of its long-term collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).