Data Sharing Principles
In our increasingly connected world, more data than ever is captured and shared each day. Knowing how to share that data can be difficult. That is why Flex worked with urban and economic development consulting company HR&A Advisors in 2022 to develop a series of best practices for sharing data. This set of principles will […]
Black Communities and the App-Based Economy
More than 23 million Americans earn income on app-based platforms, serving hundreds of millions of consumers across the United States. Among these earners are countless Black Americans utilizing the industry to earn income on their own terms, with the added flexibility to support their families, and achieve their entrepreneurial goals The app-based industry is committed […]
Small Businesses and the App-Based Economy
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and American entrepreneurship. The app- based economy is proud to support small businesses, especially in a time when small businesses are recovering from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this uncertainty, the app-based industry has remained committed to providing key services and earning opportunities to […]
Letter to Secretary Walsh
Flex is committed to supporting the flexibility and independence of app-based workers. We are pleased to share the below letter — signed by 47 members of congress — expressing their support for independent work and opposition to the Department of Labor’s proposed rule. We thank each member for their attention to this issue, and continued […]
Flex Department of Labor Comments
Consumer Survey
Worker Survey
In September, Flex partnered with polling firm, Morning Consult, to survey 1,251 app-based workers across the country. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of App-Based Workers based on gender, age, race, educational attainment, and region. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of […]
The App-Based Economy At Large
In September, Flex partnered with polling firm, Morning Consult, to survey thousands of app-based workers and consumers across the country. We found that the app-based industry is a critical portion of the economy that individuals and consumers alike value and rely on for income and meeting community needs.
Sustainability Impact Report
The global climate crisis demands greater accountability and urgent actionacross the app-based industry. That’s why Flex member companies are usingtheir platforms to accelerate the shift to a cleaner, safer, more equitable futurefor our planet. From daily operations to community-level initiatives, Flex member companiesare leading the industry’s race to zero carbon emissions, cleaner air, and lesswaste. […]
Equity Impact Report
For far too long, communities of color have faced long-standing barriers to access—to transportation, food, and work opportunities—due to generations of systematic inequities and discrimination. Flex member companies are committed to breaking down these barriers and supporting communities of color by providing them with opportunities to earn, and ensuring they have access to the goods […]
