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Amazon opens new Asia Pacific hub for AWS operations in Singapore
Amazon has opened a new corporate office in Singapore, serving as the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Asia Pacific Hub.
Amazon to discuss Q4 2024 financials in February webcast
Amazon.com, Inc. has scheduled a conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024.
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AWS opens new infrastructure region in Mexico with $5 billion investment
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 14, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced the opening of its AWS Mexico (Central) Region.
Amazon expands 'Buy with Prime' service to include Fossil.com
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 9, 2025
Amazon has announced the expansion of its Buy with Prime service to Fossil.com, a prominent watch and accessories brand.
Amazon introduces generative AI SQL tool for marketing cloud
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 8, 2025
Amazon Ads has introduced a new SQL generator for Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) at CES 2025.
AWS partners with Honda for next-gen software-defined vehicles
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 7, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., announced its collaboration with Honda Motor Company to transform the automaker's vehicles into software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
AWS opens new Asia Pacific region in Thailand
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 7, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced the opening of its AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region.
Gigworker announces analysis on best free posting sites for hiring
By Flexible Work News | Sep 27, 2024
Gigworker announced a new analysis highlighting the nine best free posting sites to attract a broader range of candidates. This resource aims to enhance hiring efficiency while remaining budget-friendly.
Colorado rideshare drivers start new co-op to put employees in driver's seat of their own profits
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 31, 2023
Colorado rideshare drivers are cutting ties with the larger apps—including Uber and Lyft—and have instead formed a collaboration among themselves, including the creation of a new app operated directly by the drivers.
DoorDash enhances New York presence with reimaged, flexible office space
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 31, 2023
DoorDash has announced the reimagining of its New York office space, reflecting its commitment to a flexible workplace model that balances in-person and remote work to support its employees' various needs.
What Upwork has learned from its 2022 Future Workforce Report: 'A perfect storm to drive rapid change'
By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 29, 2022
Upwork workforce study says companies must embrace idea of freelance workers
New seasonal workforce report reveals why traditional hourly employment is losing talent to gig-like opportunities
By Press Release | Nov 11, 2022
The study from Legion Technologies found that 62% of hourly workers agree schedule flexibility is the most important thing about a seasonal employment opportunity
Gig economy potential grows in the US with the ability to benefit 'both the workers and businesses'
By Mary Lou Lang | Sep 9, 2022
The gig economy in the U.S. is growing as a larger percentage of those in the workforce have become full-time freelancers and nearly one-third of all U.S. workers were found to have done some freelance work, according to Yahoo.com.
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.
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.
Uber reveals new resources: 'It's important that drivers with Uber feel comfortable'
By Trina Thomas | May 27, 2022
Uber recently revealed that the company is adding resources to give its drivers a more comfortable and safe experience.
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.
Airbnb survey: Black, Hispanic remote workers take advantage of moving to different locations during pandemic
By Trina Thomas | Apr 14, 2022
A recent Airbnb survey found that black and Hispanic professionals who work remotely have seized the opportunity to live and work in different states and cities during the pandemic.
'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.
'Benefits that are offered to one, must be offered to all': Complete Controller offers PERKS platform
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
Complete Controller, headquartered out of Costa Mesa, California, is introducing its new benefits platform, PERKS, offering insurance benefits for non-traditional workers including gig economy workers, freelance workers and the 1099 workforce.