Gig provides a flexible staffing platform that connects millennials with shift work opportunities in the hospitality and retail sectors across the UK. By utilizing a tech-enabled approach, Gig addresses workforce shortages and high turnover rates by offering tailored staffing solutions and training programs to meet the specific needs of businesses.
Funding
$1.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Businesses in the UK hospitality, retail, and other sectors often face challenges in finding reliable temporary staff to cover shifts, leading to workforce shortages and high turnover rates. Traditional staffing agencies may not always provide the flexibility and speed required to meet fluctuating demands.
Solution
Gig provides a tech-enabled staffing platform designed to connect businesses with a pool of flexible workers across the UK. The platform offers solutions for temporary and permanent staffing needs, leveraging technology to streamline the talent attraction process and reach a wider audience of job seekers. Gig's approach involves understanding specific business challenges and creating tailored staffing solutions, including flexible staffing options and workforce guarantees. The company also invests in its workers by providing free online training across multiple disciplines to enhance their skills and access greater job opportunities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes businesses in the hospitality, stadia & events, warehousing & logistics, engineering, healthcare, and admin & clerical sectors seeking flexible or permanent staffing solutions, as well as individuals looking for temporary work opportunities.
Features
- Mobile application for workers to find and accept flexible shift work.
- Platform for businesses to post temporary and permanent job openings.
- Bespoke staffing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
- Options for flexible staffing, workforce guarantees, and permanent hiring support.
- E-learning and in-house training programs for workers to enhance skills.
- Technology-driven talent attraction process to reach a wider audience.
- Data-driven insights for clients to shape and deliver future staffing strategies.