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Gig workers face a savings crisis for retirement

Sat, 03/09/2024 - 07:59

Tech Insider : Economy

Instacart gig worker with shopping cart — Some gig workers struggle to save for retirement.
Michael Loccisano / Getty Images

economy, Careers, Careers, gig-work, gig-workers, TaskRabbit, grubhub

Some Walmart stores are limiting self-checkout lanes just for Spark drivers and Walmart+ customers

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 12:43

A Walmart self-checkout kiosk with a camera and yellow — Insider Source

Retail, walmart, Retail, Shopping, Stores, Self-Checkout, checkout

I left apps like Uber Eats to start my own delivery business. I love connecting with people and not having to rush around

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 07:19

Tech Insider : Economy

Tony Illes, right, wears a black puffy jacket, black bike helmet, grey pants, and gives a thumbs up while holding a blue bag that says — Tony Illes, right, started his own delivery business, called "Tony Delivers," in January.
Tony Illes

economy, gig-work, gig-workers, Delivery, Retail, Food, eCommerce

I worked in a call center for Walmart Spark workers. I got reprimanded for giving drivers tips they had earned, and most calls were frustrating and scripted

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:39

Tech Insider : Economy

Walmart store front — Dominique Anderson, a support agent for Walmart's Spark delivery service, said drivers often complained about missing tips.
Scott Olson/Getty Images

economy, Retail, walmart, spark, gig-work, Retail, Delivery

Walmart says hackers took over some Spark drivers' accounts and had access to their Social Security numbers

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 13:15

A silver-colored Hummer sits outside of a Walmart in New Jersey as customers walk along the side of the store. The white — Hackers reportedly got access to about 200 Walmart Spark accounts.
SIDDHARTH CAVALE/Reuters

Retail, Tech, walmart, spark, Stores, gig-work, gig-workers

Gig worker pay on delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash fell up to 15% last year

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 05:01

DoorDash delivery person with bike — Gig workers made less money on apps like Instacart and Uber Eats last year, a new study shows.
REuters

Retail, gig-work, gig-workers, instacart, DoorDash, uber-eats, Food

Hackers are targeting Walmart Spark drivers' accounts and using them to shop for the delivery service, drivers say

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 06:23

A customer wearing a warm hat, a scarf, and other winter clothing pushes a cart through the aisles of a Walmart store in Chicago. In the middle of the aisle sit pallets of laundry detergent and cleaning supplies, and a sign that reads — Some Walmart Spark drivers say their other people appear to be using their accounts.
Kamil Krzaczynski/Reuters

Retail, walmart, spark, gig-work, gig-workers, Delivery, eCommerce

I use 'DoorDash for IT workers.' I like the flexibility, but think constantly about getting a full-time job

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 05:32

Young man wearing headphones working on computer at startup office. Young IT professional working at coworking office with people working at back. — The future workplace could see more of a focus on employee mental health and wellbeing.
Getty/Luis Alvarez

Careers, gig-work, it, gig-economy, Work, as-told-to

Gig workers explain how they got their accounts reactivated on Instacart and Uber Eats

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 05:00

An Uber Eats bicyclist — Getting deactivated can bring a sudden end to gig workers' income.
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Retail, gig-work, instacart, gig-workers, Uber, uber-eats, Delivery

Instacart's CEO says that warehouses full of robots won't replace its gig workers anytime soon

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:24

Fidji Simo, the CEO of Instacart, poses for a photo on a gray background. — Instacart CEO Fidji Simo spoke during the company's second-ever earnings call on Tuesday.
Instacart

Retail, instacart, gig-work, gig-workers, Shopping, eCommerce, Delivery

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