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Employers that rely primarily on contract workers are turning to technology as a way to provide benefits and perks for this growing group of employees.
That’s what same-day food and grocery delivery giants DoorDash, Postmates and InstaCart are doing. The three companies have signed on to use a new app from San Francisco-based startup Stride, whose new tool gives freelance workers the ability to access insurance and other benefits.
Caroline Hroncich is a former senior editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.
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