Workwhile

Connects businesses with vetted hourly workers

San Francisco, California, United States

About Workwhile

WorkWhile connects businesses with workers for hourly wage jobs in sectors like warehouse, delivery, and hospitality. The platform vets workers through screening and background checks, allowing businesses to set hourly rates and pay only for filled jobs, which provides flexibility in workforce management. Workers can find full-time and flexible job opportunities, manage their schedules, and receive next-day pay through a mobile app. Unlike competitors, WorkWhile has no upfront costs or hidden fees, aiming to simplify the hiring process for businesses while offering accessible job options for workers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$16MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health, vision, & dental premiums
Unlimited time off
Referral bonus
WFH expenses

Risks

Competition from Uber Direct and Bringg threatens WorkWhile's market share.
Technical issues in Marqeta partnership could affect worker satisfaction.
Economic factors like inflation may impact worker retention.

Differentiation

WorkWhile uses cognitive science to match workers with suitable jobs.
The platform offers next-day pay, enhancing financial flexibility for workers.
WorkWhile provides free forklift certification, addressing skilled labor shortages.

Upsides

Increased demand for flexible work arrangements boosts WorkWhile's growth potential.
Partnership with Marqeta enhances worker satisfaction through accelerated wage access.
AI-powered onboarding improves job fill rates in hospitality and events sectors.