Upwork Inc. has launched Lifted, a wholly owned subsidiary designed to help enterprises manage the full spectrum of contingent workforce needs, including independent contractors, AOR, EOR, staff augmentation, and SOW engagements. Built on recent acquisitions of Bubty and Ascen, Lifted integrates sou

Wingspan, a modern contractor payroll platform, has raised $24 million in Series B funding led by Touring Capital, bringing its total funding to $54 million. The funding will support the rollout of Wingspan Embed—an API-first contractor management solution for HR platforms—positioning the compan

WorkWhile, an AI-driven labor platform transforming the $650B staffing industry, has raised $23 million in a Series B round led by Rethink Impact. The company leverages machine learning to match businesses with reliable hourly workers, achieving a 10x growth over three years and maintaining a 96

Envoy has launched Virtual Front Desk (VFD) Mobile, a new solution designed to revolutionize workplace assistance by providing employees and visitors with real-time support, remote access, and seamless navigation via the Envoy mobile app. As companies navigate hybrid work, cost-efficiency, and distr

Paris-based Jump has raised €11 million in a Series A funding round led by Breega, with Index Ventures and RAISE Seed For Good also participating. Jump provides freelancers with the benefits of full-time employment, including social protections like health insurance and savings plans, while mainta

The "Freelance Forward: 2023" report by Upwork reveals a significant shift in the U.S. labor market towards freelancing. With 64 million Americans, or 38% of the workforce, now freelancing, the sector contributes $1.27 trillion annually to the economy. The study highlights increased use of generativ

Marqeta, the global modern card issuing platform, announced that it has been selected by WorkWhile to power accelerated wage access to its workers. Through a debit card, WorkWhile workers can access their wages as soon as their shift hours are approved, helping to significantly reduce their nee