The startup offers compensation management software that directly links employee productivity to pay, enabling businesses in construction and service industries to implement project-based incentives and manage labor costs effectively. This technology allows companies to increase employee wages without raising overall labor expenses, enhancing recruitment and retention efforts.
Funding
$2.3M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Construction and service industry businesses often struggle with motivating hourly employees, leading to productivity losses and increased labor costs. Traditional hourly pay models do not incentivize efficiency, quality, or safety, resulting in missed deadlines and rework. This can also make it difficult to attract and retain skilled workers.
Solution
Protiv offers a compensation management platform that directly links employee performance to pay, enabling businesses to implement project-based incentives and manage labor costs effectively. The platform allows companies to set "ProPays," project-based bonus targets, that reward workers for completing jobs quickly, safely, and with high quality. Crews can track their performance against project goals, fostering teamwork and improving communication. Management approves completed jobs based on quality and safety, ensuring accountability. By rewarding performance, Protiv helps companies increase employee wages without raising overall labor expenses, enhancing recruitment and retention efforts.
Target Audience
Protiv primarily targets owners and managers of construction subcontractors, home service companies, and other businesses with hourly field workers seeking to improve productivity, reduce labor costs, and enhance employee retention.
Features
- Integrated bonus calculation system that instantly calculates bonuses based on project completion, quality, and safety.
- Real-time performance tracking for crews to monitor progress against project goals and bonus potential.
- Customizable incentive programs to fit various company operations, team sizes, and job durations.
- Mobile messaging tool for managers and owners to communicate directly with field employees, share goals, and address challenges.
- Leaderboard feature to display top-performing teams and individuals, fostering healthy competition.
- Integration with existing software systems, including Quickbooks and BusyBusy, for seamless data flow.
- Bilingual platform with full support for both Spanish and English.
- Milestone tracking for large jobs with phases and cost codes, allowing for partial bonus payouts.