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How Western Union Uses Gig-economy Tech to be More Like a Bank
Marqeta is bringing its experience in powering the technology behind gig-economy giants to Western Union, which can use the partnership to create a more cohesive menu of online services in Europe. Marqeta will integrate its card-issuing technology with Western Union's...
5 Entrepreneurship Lessons We Can Learn From Moms
Grit, determination and flexibility are just some of the many qualities it takes to be an entrepreneur — and who embodies those qualities better than mothers? As we recently celebrated Mother's Day, I got to thinking about all the lessons I've learned from my own...
Colombia Passes Remote Work Law, Making Way for Hybrid Offices
Colombia removed the legal hurdles standing in the way of businesses willing to extend remote work for an indefinite period. The Colombian government approved a new law that requires companies to bear the operational costs of remote workstations. This means they...
Maintaining Personal Health in the Remote Work Era
There has been a massive shift in the way work is done over the last two years. Millions across the world have embraced the remote work system, choosing to forgo the traditional office space and instead work from home. The remote work revolution has been impressive...
Pittsburgh-based Gig Worker Platform Gridwise Revamps Gas Incentive Program with GasBuddy Partnership
As gasoline prices across the country continue to climb — now at an average of more than $5 per gallon per AAA — a Pittsburgh-based startup announced a revamping of its gas incentive program that is available to users of its platform across the country....
Massachusetts Court Blocks Gig Worker Ballot Measure Backed by Uber, Lyft
Massachusetts' top court on Tuesday blocked a bid to ask voters whether app-based ride-share and delivery drivers should be treated as independent contractors rather than employees, in The court said a ballot question that a coalition of app-based service providers...
Top 3 Tips for Improving Productivity in a Remote Working Environment
Millions of people around the world are working remotely in different fields. Some are working for companies in their region, and others for companies on the other side of the world. This might not be something new, but in the last couple of years, many companies and...
How Digital Adoption Platforms Aid Employee Training
Despite the ongoing pandemic, it’s inevitable that a new generation is entering the workforce: Gen Z. For years, businesses were focused on how millennials were changing HR teams’ approach in the workplace based on their values and needs, especially as...
