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Most Gen-Z Employees See Traditional Career Paths Coming to an End

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 · Business

Many employers and co-workers have voiced exasperation at Gen-Zers’ reputed resistance—if not defiance—to conforming with traditional workplace roles and demands. New data indicates the workforce’s youngest members not…

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Lyft’s belated Pet Mode matches drivers to those traveling with their furry friends

Lyft’s belated Pet Mode matches drivers to those traveling with their furry friends

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 · Gadgets

Monday is National Dog Day, and Lyft seized the opportunity to catch up on a feature equivalent to one Uber has had for about five years. When heading…

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New ‘HAILaGEEK’ App Connects Customers Needing Urgent Tech Repair With Technicians Available Right Now

New ‘HAILaGEEK’ App Connects Customers Needing Urgent Tech Repair With Technicians Available Right Now

August 14, 2024August 18, 2024 · Lifestyle

Tech emergency? Now you can hail a repair technician as easy as hailing a ride. HOUSTON, August 14, 2024 (Newswire.com) – The new HAILaGEEK app provides a platform…

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California Supreme Court Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Will Remain Independent Contractors

California Supreme Court Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Will Remain Independent Contractors

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 · Gadgets

The California Supreme Court on Thursday ruled unanimously that drivers for app-based companies including Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash will remain independent contractors, as opposed to employees. The decision,…

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How Uber and the gig economy changed the way we live and work

How Uber and the gig economy changed the way we live and work

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 · Gadgets

Gig work predates the internet. Besides traditional forms of self-employment, like plumbing, offers for ad-hoc services have long been found in the Yellow Pages and newspaper classified ads,…

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Meet a 30-year-old delivery driver who dumped the apps to go into business for himself because of a minimum wage law

Meet a 30-year-old delivery driver who dumped the apps to go into business for himself because of a minimum wage law

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024 · Business

Tony Illes was riding high for four years as a full-time delivery driver for several apps—by his count, he made 10,000 deliveries, a good living in the gig…

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Tens of thousands of workers were laid off in January. If you were affected, here’s how you may find work faster

Tens of thousands of workers were laid off in January. If you were affected, here’s how you may find work faster

February 2, 2024February 3, 2024 · World News

Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images New government data shows a surprisingly strong job market for the month of January. But there are signs of weakness in the…

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Instawork Creates the Largest Professional Network for Hourly Workers

Instawork Creates the Largest Professional Network for Hourly Workers

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 · Travel

The flexible work platform provides its global network of users new work opportunities with unique training and certification to further advance their careers SAN FRANCISCO, October 10, 2023…

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Lyft Launches New Gender Matching Feature for Safety | Entrepreneur

Lyft Launches New Gender Matching Feature for Safety | Entrepreneur

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 · Business

When it comes to using a ride-sharing app, everyone has their preferences — silence, music, whether or not you want the windows down. However, Lyft is taking it…

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Gig Workers Track ‘Tip-Baiters’ on Google Maps. Are You There? | Entrepreneur

Gig Workers Track ‘Tip-Baiters’ on Google Maps. Are You There? | Entrepreneur

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 · Business

Gig workers rely on tips to supplement their income, and some customers are taking advantage of it. So-called “tip-baiters” place their orders with generous tips on apps like…

Read more Gig Workers Track ‘Tip-Baiters’ on Google Maps. Are You There? | Entrepreneur
The gig economy grows at a time of ever-evolving apps | Long Island Business News

The gig economy grows at a time of ever-evolving apps | Long Island Business News

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 · Business

Some see a mountain of chores. Others see revenue and hiring opportunities. It all depends on your perspective. And in an ever-evolving technological world, apps are allowing businesses…

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Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis if the mayor signs a minimum wage bill for drivers | CNN Business

Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis if the mayor signs a minimum wage bill for drivers | CNN Business

August 2, 2023August 17, 2023 · Technology

New York CNN  —  Lyft and Uber threatened to stop doing business in Minneapolis after the city council adopted a new rule Thursday that would set a minimum…

Read more Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis if the mayor signs a minimum wage bill for drivers | CNN Business
Research reveals majority of gig economy workers are earning below minimum wage

Research reveals majority of gig economy workers are earning below minimum wage

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — As the cost of living continues to spiral, a new report shows more than half of gig economy workers in the UK are paid below the…

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Top Income Tax-Deduction Tips for Creators, Social Influencers and Gig Workers | Entrepreneur

Top Income Tax-Deduction Tips for Creators, Social Influencers and Gig Workers | Entrepreneur

April 12, 2023April 13, 2023 · Business

The workforce is more diversified than ever, so let’s shine a light on the spectrum of allowable deductions. Jaideep Singh Source link

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Elon Musk ‘a perfect recruitment tool’ for organized labor, says new UK unions boss

Elon Musk ‘a perfect recruitment tool’ for organized labor, says new UK unions boss

December 19, 2022January 4, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Elon Musk’s controversial Twitter firing spree is sending workers into the arms of organized labor,…

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Tampa Residents Increasingly Leverage Flexible Work to Pay Holiday Expenses

Tampa Residents Increasingly Leverage Flexible Work to Pay Holiday Expenses

December 1, 2022December 3, 2022 · Travel

The flexible work app, Instawork, matches a network of on-demand hourly workers with Florida businesses. Press Release – Dec 1, 2022 08:00 EST SAN FRANCISCO, December 1, 2022…

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YourEncore® Joins AARP® Employer Pledge Program

YourEncore® Joins AARP® Employer Pledge Program

June 12, 2017December 6, 2022 · Lifestyle

National effort helps employers solve staffing challenges, directs job seekers to employers that value and hire experience Press Release – updated: Jun 12, 2017 Indianapolis, IN, June 12,…

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