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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.
DoorDash sets another layer of process to prevent minors from purchasing alcohol via delivery apps: 'Safety is a top priority'
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 30, 2022
Following an increase in minors attempting to purchase alcohol using delivery apps during the pandemic, DoorDash has chosen to place accountability in the hands of both its drivers and its consumers.
Ride-Sharing company Lyft has announced quarterly earnings: 'The team did fantastic work'
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 30, 2022
Lyft released its second-quarter financial results, which ended June 30, in which it noted that "Q2 Adjusted EBITDA outperformance reflects the swift and decisive actions" they "took during the quarter to drive additional growth and profits."
In response to a slew of sexual assault cases, an Atlanta Lyft driver created a safe transportation app for women: 'We’re addressing the problem head-on'
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 30, 2022
Jillian Anderson, co-founder of HERide, said it’s high time women ‘needed a different kind of experience” in their daily commuting lives.
Nation’s Only Gig and Flexible Work Focused Site Accepting Sponsorships
By Christina Heath | Aug 19, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2022 – The nation's only exclusively gig economy and flexible workspace focused site, Flexibleworknews.com, is announcing the website will be extending its opening of sponsorship spots available to be accepted for sections on the website.
Report: Gig economy 'can lower entry barriers to the labor market' for individuals challenged to work traditional jobs
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 1, 2022
Uber, like many other gig economy work opportunities, has low barriers when it comes to getting a job. It allows most people to obtain employment without needing special skills.
Gig worker: 'There's so many different types of jobs that you can do'
By John Kelly | Jul 31, 2022
Gig worker Hannibal Darby encourages others not to confine themselves to working for just one app.
MBO Partners CEO: 'More and more independents will choose to live in places that maybe they otherwise wouldn't have lived'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 28, 2022
As the nation's remote workforce continues to grow, many remote workers are choosing to live in places they wouldn't have been able to if they were constrained to living near their workplace's physical location.
Uber rolls out new grocery delivery features 'not just for consumers but for merchants and shoppers too'
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 26, 2022
Uber is introducing a series of features to its grocery delivery service to provide more convenience for consumers and merchant partners.
DoorDash's new ID verification system is 'setting a new industry standard for responsible alcohol delivery'
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 26, 2022
DoorDash introduced its enhanced dual ID verification system to enable delivering alcohol more safely and responsibly.
"We are independent contractors, not employees': Gig economy workers don't want company regulations to change
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 21, 2022
More gig economy workers that participate in ride-hailing services prefer being independent contractors and believe the government should allow company regulations to remain the same, according to a study.
Uber drivers applaud the flexibility of gig economy jobs: 'We work when we can'
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 16, 2022
Driving for Uber works for a lot of the people who choose to drive because it is convenient.
'It's almost like I'm going to pick up a friend and catch up on how the kids are doing': Florida full-time Uber driver
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 11, 2022
Ride-hailing app Uber does not only offer budget-friendly options and worry-free rides, but drivers like Lance Hutchinson from Tallahassee, Florida are friendly too.
Gig worker on job flexibility: 'The ability to set my own schedule made it a good fit'
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 8, 2022
The gig economy continues to grow due to its offer of flexibility and independence for workers, and this trend does not show signs of slowing down. Statistics show that gig work will grow to have 60% of the U.S. workforce consist of independent workers by 2027.
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.