Gig economy stories
Businesses sending funds into New Zealand can now settle in local currency faster, as Thunes adds real-time bank transfers to its Asia-Pacific network.
Germany's millions of SMEs gain a same-day delivery option as the Hong Kong-founded platform begins operations in Berlin and plans wider expansion.
Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.
Rover says data, trust systems and AI tools are reshaping pet care marketplaces as owners seek more personalised services.
Clients will keep existing contracts as the group folds Eos Global Expansion, Serviap Global and Hightekers EOR operations into Rivermate.
Employers facing widening AI skills gaps may find the new certificate more useful because it verifies practical work, not just course completion.
Frontline employers could cut manual agency workflows as the new system keeps unfilled shifts and external labour pools inside one governed platform.
The patent could speed up moving estimates for customers, with the app generating inventories and quotes in minutes instead of days.
Creators and small businesses can now take payments inside Canva, reaching its 265 million users through PayPal-hosted checkout links and QR codes.
Australian freelancers can earn the most from business and legal work, as crowded design listings keep average rates lower.
Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.
Singapore employers struggle to fill data and AI roles as 95% report tech hiring challenges and upskilling costs bite.
Australian sole traders are using AI to cut admin time and boost output, with daily or weekly use now at 41 per cent, Hnry found.
Stablecoin payouts and instant account funding could become faster for OnePay users as the fintech joins Tempo’s validator set.
Businesses are seeking more advisers as AI and tighter rules make cybersecurity compliance the most in-demand skillset on Malt’s platform.
In China, the delivery platform has lifted new energy vehicle fulfilment above 60%, three years ahead of its 2028 target, cutting emissions.
Greater competition in social commerce is prompting Markable to offer AI shopping tools free, as it targets faster growth from more creators.
Small UK employers could cut compliance headaches as the firm takes on payroll, tax and statutory duties under a new managed employment model.
The card aims to ease cash-flow strain for UK creators facing irregular payouts and delayed access to earnings from live streams.
Australian employers could cut duplicated HR costs as Employment Hero rolls out a platform to handle payroll and award compliance.