Gig economy stories
AI agents are set to reshape hiring and team structures, pushing firms towards global talent pools and outcome-based work.
Demand for specialist AI and technology freelancers has climbed sharply as companies across Europe plug skills gaps and move projects to production.
European firms can now embed regulated accounts and cards into their apps as bunq widens its banking-as-a-service push beyond Blockrise.
Employers in hazardous sectors will gain tighter pay and compliance control as the platform expands into on-site operations across more than 110 countries.
The combined group would process more than USD $500 billion a year, giving merchants broader cross-border payment tools across 190 markets.
Employers could face compliance and planning problems if temporary hiring becomes a long-term fix, WorkJam said as costs and reforms loom.
The hire comes as UK companies seek faster access to AI and tech specialists, with Malt betting on enterprise demand for flexible talent.
Corporate clients will be able to send and receive overseas payments instantly next quarter, with local-currency payouts and tracking.
Businesses selling into Europe can now collect euros without a local entity, as Triple-A ties named accounts to SEPA, stablecoins and payouts.
Parents needing ad hoc cover can now book verified carers through an app that includes checks, reviews and live GPS tracking.
Middle-aged New Zealanders are increasingly exposed as scammers target house moves, job searches and big purchases, research shows.
A lean network of specialists helped Echo3 sell more than 80,000 health and safety courses while keeping costs low in its early years.
Workers could gain more control over verified employment records as WorkPro's new platform aims to cut repeated compliance checks across jobs.
Newly licensed agents will get business-building training as housing market conditions and career ambitions drive demand for post-licensing support.
Small purchase round-ups are helping many savers bridge KiwiSaver's contribution gap, with one app projecting NZD $2.5 million this year.
Rising ATO checks are pushing small business owners to insure against accountants' fees and other audit costs, BizCover says.
The UK tax overhaul is set to bring more self-employed workers and landlords online, creating demand for cheaper filing tools with human checks.
Faster cross-border payouts for US businesses are at the heart of the payments firm's latest push into one of its biggest markets.
Businesses sending money into the US can now use faster rails, cutting delays and fees in a market prone to payment failures.
Most Australian workers using AI at work have had no formal training, leaving security, privacy and skills gaps as adoption races ahead.
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