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Instawork is an AI-powered staffing marketplace that matches businesses with vetted hourly frontline workers for short-term shifts, long-term temporary coverage, and permanent hiring across the U.S. and Canada.

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Instawork AI Platform

AI-powered sourcing, screening, matching, and reliability tooling trained on millions of shifts; automates staffing workflows including compliance and payroll support.

AI Matching

Conversational Screening

Predictive Reliability

Best for:COO

Pricing

Not specified as a standalone price; described as part of the staffing platform.

Instawork AI Platform

AI-driven staffing automation covering sourcing, screening, vetting, compliance, payroll, and reliability interventions; trained on millions of shifts with human vetting oversight.

AI Screening

Document Checks

Certification Checks

Best for:COO

Pricing

Not listed (sign up / request demo).

Instawork App for Workers

Worker-facing mobile app to find flexible shifts and multi-month commitments, with features like instant pay on eligible shifts, shift instructions, and in-app support.

Flexible Shifts

Instant Pay

Shift Instructions

Best for:Hourly Worker

Pricing

Free to use for workers.

Instawork Hiring (Permanent Workers)

Permanent placement solution for hourly roles using AI skill-matching and performance/track-record data to reduce time-to-hire and interview no-shows; includes candidate messaging and interview scheduling.

Candidate Matching

Interview Scheduling

Messaging

Best for:Recruiting Manager

Pricing

Starter: $570/month (annual) or $600/month (monthly). Growth: $1,792/month (annual) or $2,240/month (monthly). Enterprise: contact sales.

Instawork Hiring (Permanent Workers)

Permanent placement product using Instawork’s vetted network and performance data to reduce interview no-shows and shorten time-to-hire; includes messaging and interview scheduling and optional Instawork-led interviews for Enterprise.

Skill Matching

Interview Scheduling

Candidate Messaging

Best for:Recruiting Manager

Pricing

Starter $570/month (annual) or $600/month (monthly); Growth $1,792/month (annual) or $2,240/month (monthly); Enterprise: contact sales.

Instawork Hiring (Permanent Workers)

Permanent placement product that helps businesses find vetted candidates with high interview attendance, faster matching, and automated scheduling; includes trial shifts and candidate messaging.

Skill Matching

Interview Scheduling

Candidate Messaging

Best for:Recruiting Manager

Pricing

Starter $570/month (annual) or $600/month (monthly); Growth $1,792/month (annual) or $2,240/month (monthly); Enterprise: Contact sales.

Long-Term Temporary Workers

Staffing for longer-term and project-based work, aiming to reduce training costs and improve productivity through matching based on commitment-related signals and performance data.

Commitment Screening

AI Matching

Background Checks

Best for:Warehouse Manager

Pricing

No upfront costs; all-inclusive hourly shift pricing shown before booking; custom pricing available via demo for recurring/large volume needs.

Short-Term Temporary Workers

On-demand staffing for one-off events and seasonal demand spikes; businesses post shifts and get matched with vetted local hourly workers, with tools like rosters, ratings, and location tracking.

AI Matching

Background Checks

Worker Ratings

Best for:Operations Manager

Pricing

All-inclusive hourly rate only when a shift is booked; no subscriptions; free cancellations with 24-hour notice (fees may apply within 24 hours).

Performance

Tracking the performance of the solution based on what's most important to you
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Business Case

Achieved 300+ Shifts Completed with a 4.8/5 Average Pro Rating

Willowdale Estate

Willowdale Estate faced seasonal staffing gaps that left little time to cover event roles. They sometimes had as little as 48 hours to fill remaining shifts after internal staff responded. This created pressure to staff servers, bartenders, and other event positions reliably. Willowdale Estate implemented an on-demand staffing platform to post open event shifts quickly. They used the platform to fill server, bartender, and other roles as needed. They also rebooked previously trained workers to support consistency across events. As a result, Willowdale completed 300+ shifts and rostered 60+ pros. They achieved a 4.8/5 average pro rating. They also reduced time spent on last-minute staffing for events.

Key Results
  • 300+ shifts completed
  • 4.8/5 average pro rating
  • 60+ rostered pros
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Saved 45% Temporary Staffing Costs and Filled 420 Shifts in 2019

Bel-Air Bay Club

Bel-Air Bay Club struggled to find reliable, prepared event staff in a competitive Los Angeles market. It faced high costs and slow response times from traditional staffing agencies. The club needed dependable servers, bartenders, and bussers on short notice. The club implemented a flexible staffing platform to source on-demand event staff. It used the platform to fill server, bartender, and busser roles as needed. The solution provided access to better-prepared workers and improved visibility into arrivals. The club reduced 2019 temporary staffing costs by 45% versus the previous year. It filled 420 shifts by the end of 2019. It also saw 39% of workers return for multiple gigs and maintained a 4.9/5 average Pro rating.

Key Results
  • 45% reduced 2019 temporary staffing costs vs. previous year
  • 420 shifts filled by end of 2019
  • 39% returning workers via multiple gigs completed
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Delivered 8,000+ Shifts With a 4.7/5 Average Pro Rating

Catered Too!

Catered Too! faced growing event demand and struggled to consistently find enough reliable, high-quality staff. They needed a way to staff events without adding major administrative burden. The challenge was maintaining dependable show-up rates while supporting events at varying scales. They implemented a staffing approach using pre-vetted, matched on-call workers. This streamlined how they sourced and scheduled staff for events of all sizes. It also helped standardize staffing quality and reduce the internal effort required to fill roles. Catered Too! completed 8,000+ shifts using this approach. They achieved a 4.7/5 average Pro rating across those shifts. They also built a roster of 350+ pros to support continued growth.

Key Results
  • 8,000+ shifts completed
  • 4.7/5 average Pro rating
  • 350+ rostered pros
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Delivered 75+ Event Shifts with a 4.8/5 Average Pro Rating

Office Libations

Office Libations faced staffing limitations that threatened to slow or eliminate its growing corporate events business. As demand increased, it struggled to staff events reliably. Last-minute cancellations added more risk to meeting client needs. The company needed a way to maintain service quality while scaling operations. Office Libations implemented an on-demand staffing marketplace to book qualified bartenders quickly. The approach helped it fill roles as needed to support corporate events. It also enabled faster coverage when cancellations occurred at the last minute. The company used the marketplace across multiple event roles. Office Libations completed 75+ event shifts. It maintained service quality with a 4.8/5 average worker rating. The company staffed events across seven roles while supporting continued growth. The added flexibility helped it keep events running despite staffing constraints.

Key Results
  • 75+ shifts completed
  • 4.8/5 average Pro rating
  • 7 positions used
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Filled 100+ Weekly Shifts Across 2 Locations and Achieved 4.7/5 Rating

EXE Logistics Solutions LLC

EXE Logistics Solutions LLC’s incumbent temp agency did not deliver enough qualified warehouse workers and did not respond reliably. These gaps put operations at risk. The team needed a dependable way to staff consistently across multiple sites. EXE switched to a modern staffing partner that offered daily performance check-ins. The approach prioritized highly rated workers to improve quality. An online booking platform enabled rapid scheduling and faster fulfillment. EXE ramped within a week to support 2 locations. The company filled 100+ shifts per week. It maintained a 4.7/5.0 satisfaction rating on worker quality while scaling staffing.

Key Results
  • 100+ shifts per week filled
  • 2 locations supported within 1 week
  • 4.7/5.0 average satisfaction rating on worker quality
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Saved 20 Hours Weekly and Completed 150+ Shifts With 4.5/5 Rating

Kreyol Essence

Kreyol Essence faced rapid growth but struggled with unreliable third-party logistics providers. The team also carried a heavy time burden staffing fulfillment in-house. These issues created operational strain and made it difficult to keep fulfillment running smoothly. Kreyol Essence implemented a staffing partner to vet workers and help manage callouts, shift replacements, and scheduling. This approach reduced the time spent coordinating staffing internally. It also supported more consistent fulfillment operations as the business scaled. As a result, the team saved about 20 hours per week. They completed 150+ warehouse shifts. They also achieved a 4.5/5 pro quality rating.

Key Results
  • 20 hours saved per week
  • 150+ shifts completed
  • 4.5/5 pro quality rating
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Achieved 100% Fill Rate Across 180+ Warehouse Shifts

Boley Corporation

Boley Corporation’s California warehouse faced fluctuating seasonal demand and an internal operational shift that strained a lean team. Unreliable temp agencies caused no-shows and created day-to-day stress. The staffing uncertainty made it difficult to plan and keep operations running smoothly. Boley adopted an online staffing approach to source hourly warehouse labor. The implementation included scheduling tools and accountability features such as worker ratings and reviews. GPS tracking was also used to support reliability and attendance. Boley completed over 180 warehouse shifts with full coverage. The company achieved a 100% fill rate and a 99.6% show rate. These results improved morale and helped reduce no-shows compared with prior experiences.

Key Results
  • 100% fill rate
  • 99.6% show rate
  • 180+ shifts completed
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Achieved 90% Warehouse Fill Rate With 2% No-Show Rate

Sun Basket

Sun Basket faced unreliable warehouse staffing during COVID-19 as demand fluctuated unevenly. The team needed to maintain safety and quality standards while keeping operations staffed. Traditional staffing approaches created consistency risks and made it difficult to scale labor up or down quickly. Sun Basket implemented a real-time staffing platform to flex warehouse labor as needed. The solution enabled faster access to workers and more responsive scheduling based on daily demand. The team was onboarded in a matter of days to start filling shifts quickly and reduce dependence on external agencies. The company achieved a 90% fill rate and kept no-shows to 2%. Workers delivered a 97% average quality score, and Sun Basket gained access to 100+ professionals on its roster. The business also reduced reliance on external agencies and lowered staffing costs.

Key Results
  • 90% fill rate
  • 2% no-show rate
  • 97% average worker quality score
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Delivered 11,000 Gift Boxes in 4 Weeks and Scaled 11x Volume

Gift Six the Wrappery

Gift Six the Wrappery landed a luxury retail order that required 11,000 wrapped gift boxes in four weeks. The request represented about 11x their typical production volume. They needed 10+ workers on short notice to meet the deadline. They implemented flexible labor to rapidly staff their warehouse. They staffed 12–15 warehouse workers per day to keep production moving. They paired skill-tested wrappers with support roles to increase throughput. The team delivered all 11,000 wrapped gift boxes on time within four weeks. They sustained daily staffing levels needed to meet the 11x production volume. 50% of booked workers returned for additional shifts, which reduced onboarding time.

Key Results
  • 11,000 wrapped and ribboned gift boxes produced
  • 11x typical project volume scaled
  • 12–15 warehouse workers sourced per day
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Qualifications

Certifications, badges, customers, and features that qualify this solution

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Performance across Human Cloud, as measured by company interest, kudos, and business case success.

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Top 5%
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Features

5-star ratings
ACA compliance
AI Matching
AI Payroll Audits
Automated Payroll
Background Checks
Backup Coverage
Candidate Messaging
Certification Verification
Compliance Alerts
Consolidated Invoicing
Curated Match
Dedicated Account Manager
Enterprise payroll
Geofencing
GPS Clock-ins
Human Vetted
Human Vetting
In-app Support
Insurance Coverage
Interview Scheduling
Live Support
Multi-location Dashboards
No-show Reduction
Overtime tracking
Paid Backups
Pre-shift Announcements
Pro Communication
Reporting Dashboards
Roster Management
Searchable Profiles
Self Service
Skill Assessments
Tax Handling
Taxes Handling
Time Tracking
Trial Shifts
Vetted Talent
Work History Validation
Worker Location Tracking
Worker Profiles
Worker Ratings
Worker Tracking

Focus Areas

Specialized areas the solution focuses on. The best solutions specialize in niches across skillsets, functions, industries, regions, and more.

Cleaning
Events
Food & Beverage
Hospitality
Logistics
Manufacturing
Retail
Shift Work
Warehouse

Category

General category of the solution.

Talent Platforms

About Instawork

Instawork is an AI-powered flexible staffing marketplace that connects businesses to vetted, hourly frontline workers for short-term shifts, long-term temporary assignments, and permanent hiring. The platform is positioned as an alternative to traditional staffing agencies, emphasizing faster fill times, higher show rates, and reduced administrative burden through automation. Businesses can post shifts with requirements (skills, attire, experience) and get matched with workers (“Pros”) who have background checks and skills verification. Instawork supports workforce management capabilities such as searchable worker profiles, rosters to re-invite top performers, worker ratings, GPS/geofenced time tracking, and backup worker coverage to reduce no-shows. Instawork also offers a permanent hiring product (Instawork Hiring) that uses performance data and AI matching to surface candidates, automate interview scheduling, and reduce interview no-shows. The company states it was founded in 2015 and operates across the United States and Canada, with workers and data signals used to optimize matching and reliability.

Additional Details

Customer Regions
CANADA
US
Talent Regions
CANADA
US
Industries
Commercial Cleaning
Consumer Retail
Conventions
Corporate Events
Culinary Hospitality
Dining Facilities
Dining Services
E-commerce
E-commerce Retail
Energy & Manufacturing
Events
Food & Beverage
Front Line Workforce
Stadiums
Third-Party Logistics
Warehousing
Languages
en
Network Size
9,000,000+
Business Model & Pricing
Marketplace

Temporary staffing: businesses pay an all-inclusive hourly rate only when a shift is booked (includes worker pay, insurance, background checks; no subscriptions). Hiring (permanent roles): Starter $57

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