Gig economy stories - Page 2

Mastercard partners with Thunes to enable near-instant payouts to stablecoin wallets via Mastercard Move, enhancing global digital payment options.

By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.

Zoho's ANZ customer base grows 20% with new AI-powered solutions including Zoho Solo and Zoho for Nonprofits, boosting regional impact and innovation.

Generative AI is ushering in a creative renaissance, making filmmaking and art accessible to all and sparking new forms of collaborative storytelling.

Uber shifted NZD $200 million offshore through intercompany fees, causing New Zealand to lose an estimated NZD $56 million in tax revenue, a report claims.

The Government will create eight Industry Skills Boards, allocating creative and IT sectors like game development and AI to ISBs, not NZQA as initially planned.

Multiplier launches COR solution to simplify global contractor compliance, offering fast onboarding, region-specific contracts, and payments in 120+ currencies.

Humanforce has acquired Australian HR tech firm LiveHire for USD $17.2 million, marking its fourth acquisition in two years to enhance workforce solutions.

Yuno has launched Payout, a feature aimed at simplifying global payment workflows for enterprises via a single API connection, boosting operational efficiency.

UBER DEFEATED: Uber drivers in New Zealand win legal battle for employee status, securing full employment protections and challenging future contractor law reforms.

Fiverr shifts from a freelance marketplace to a comprehensive hiring platform, introducing new features like profession-based talent discovery and hourly rates.

Censuswide highlights the opportunities and challenges of gig economy work with a specific focus on Deliveroo.

The gig economy's rise is making 'portfolio careers' the new norm, according to HNRY CEO James Fuller. Are diverse, shorter-term roles the future?.

Kiwis are making the most of unused spaces with Anyspace, a new platform connecting renters with spare rooms, garages, and even backyards for extra income.

TechDay spoke to Akamai Asia Pacific security technology and strategy head Fernando Serto about how organisations are being impacted.

Fonterra launches amp, allowing 22,000 employees to spend up to a third of their time on innovative internal projects, boosting careers and skills.

Hnry turns self-employment into a 'pay-as-you-earn' model, free from the risk of severe consequences that come with non-compliance.