Around 57 million workers in the U.S. work on a 'gig' basis, providing short-term and one-off employment for a range of industries. However, due to the temporary nature of gig work, workers and understaffed employers are regularly let down by cancellations.
Instawork hosts an online marketplace that connects gig workers with local businesses across a variety of sectors including healthcare, hospitality and warehouse work. Workers are paid hourly upon completion of a gig, at which point both the employer and worker themselves can provide feedback on the experience.
Whilst the startup faces competition, Instawork holds a smart focus on providing reliable and short-notice workers. It is a well-funded company and is growing impressively. Recently, it expanded its scope by launching a wearable camera system through which gig workers can collect data to train machines how to work in commercial environments.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle