Upgrade to a flexible workforce.

Instawork’s flexible model attracts the most qualified workers who are incentivized to be on time and work hard, where traditional temp staffing suffers from low quality and high unreliability.

Trusted by thousands of small and large businesses

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Fill your shifts with qualified and reliable workers in just a few clicks.

Highly rated vetted workers.

  • Comprehensive vetting. Every worker goes through a background check and interviews are required for skilled positions.
  • Average 4.6/5 worker rating. Workers are rated by other businesses on the platform to ensure quality.
  • Roster functionality ensures consistency. Add your favorite workers to your roster to give them first dibs on future shifts. Block workers who aren’t a fit so they don’t return.
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Industry leading reliability.

  • Over 90% fill rate (industry average: 65%). Our large number of workers helps ensure industry-leading fill rates and an only 2% no-show rate.
  • Worker location tracking. See which workers are on their way on a map. Once workers arrive, easily locate where they are on your property.
  • ‘Top pro program’ rewards high performers. Our workers are incentivized to be on time and work hard to unlock more opportunities.

Quick and easy to use.

  • Know who's coming. See the profiles and experience of workers who have picked up your shift within minutes of posting.
  • Fill shifts in hours, not days. Shifts can be filled with just a few hours notice, compared to the industry average of 4 days.
  • Manage shifts on the go with our mobile app. Tasks like clocking in and out, rating workers and worker location tracking are a breeze with our mobile app built for businesses.
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The leading marketplace for local hourly workers.

6M+
hourly workers
90%
or higher fill rates
93%
of the time businesses
want their workers to return

Frequently asked questions

Are there any upfront fees or costs?

There are no costs to get started.

How does pricing work?

Instawork offers flexible, all-inclusive pricing so you only pay for shifts you book.

Hourly business rates, which are shown before you submit your booking request on our platform, include the Instawork Professional's hourly rate, pre-shift screening, insurance coverage, and any applicable taxes and fees.

Instawork handles all billing and worker payments. For those with recurring or large volume needs, please speak with a Partnerships Manager about custom pricing by requesting a demo.

How do you pre-screen workers?

Workers who sign up on Instawork have to create a detailed profile. We collect and verify over 30 skills data points, including work history, skill quizzes, professional references, and valid certifications.

We’re different from local temp agencies because these data points are available to you to review via their profile. Plus, once they start completing shifts through Instawork, we continue to assess their work performance with ratings, feedback, and on-time metrics.

How does pricing work?

ShipHero customers have preferred pricing for workers engaged through Instawork. Your price includes the worker pay plus a competitive markup negotiated specially for ShipHero customers. It also includes occupational accident, workers comp insurance coverage. Set up time with our team to learn more.

What cities does Instawork operate in?

Right now, Instawork operates in over 40 metro markets and surrounding areas across North America.

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Curious about when we'll be in your city? Unfortunately, we can't give you an estimate of when we're going to open in your city because it depends on a variety of factors.

If you're looking for work, download the app, complete your profile, and join the waitlist. We'll be sure to contact you first when we open up in your area!

If you're looking to hire, sign up to start posting shifts. We're rapidly growing and will let you know when we'll be ready to support you.