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Checkr's Strategic Expansion: Launching Pay and Onboard for Enhanced Flexible Workforce Management Beyond Background Checks
Checkr, a leading HR technology company, has announced a significant expansion with the introduction of Checkr Pay and Checkr Onboard. These innovative solutions are designed to streamline payment and onboarding processes for the rapidly growing flexible and mobile-first workforce. Checkr Pay, led b
Dec 12, 2023
Gig Economy
Empowering the Workforce: Nowsta's $35M Series C to Transform Contingent Hiring
Nowsta, a leading technology firm shaping the gig workforce's operating systems, has announced a substantial $35 million in Series C funding. This financial boost is in stride with the unveiling of Nowsta Staffing Labs, a groundbreaking initiative poised to redefine the recruitment, hiring, and mana
Nov 3, 2023
Gig Economy
Wingspan Secures $14 Million in Series A Funding to Boost Payroll and Benefits Platform for Flexible Workforce
NEW YORK, March 16, 2023-- Wingspan, a leading payroll and benefits platform specifically designed for flexible workforces, announced today that it has secured $14 million in Series A funding. This latest round, led by Andreessen Horowitz, brings the company's total capital raised to $23.5 milli
Mar 17, 2023
Gig Economy
California Appeals Court Ruling: Balancing the Interests of Uber, Drivers, and Labor Rights
A California Court of Appeals ruled Monday that companies such as Uber Technologies Inc., DoorDash Inc. and Lyft Inc. can classify their rideshare and delivery drivers as independent contractors under Proposition 22. (photo by Stock Catalog) In a recent ruling, the California Court of Appeal
Mar 15, 2023
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