Upshift is a staffing platform that connects businesses with pre-vetted W2 workers through a mobile application, allowing companies to hire reliable hourly staff on demand. This solution addresses the challenge of unpredictable staffing needs by providing businesses with a flexible workforce that can be accessed quickly and efficiently.
Funding
$6.5M 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
Many businesses face challenges in maintaining adequate staffing levels due to unpredictable demand, employee absences, and seasonal fluctuations, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased labor costs. Traditional staffing agencies often lack the speed and flexibility required to address these immediate needs, while relying on temporary workers can result in inconsistent quality and reliability.
Solution
Upshift offers a mobile-first staffing platform that connects businesses with a pool of pre-vetted, W2-employed hourly workers, enabling them to quickly fill open shifts and manage fluctuating staffing requirements. The platform provides businesses with on-demand access to a flexible workforce, allowing them to scale their staffing levels up or down as needed. By utilizing W2 employees, Upshift ensures worker reliability and compliance, while also handling payroll, taxes, and insurance. This approach streamlines the hiring process, reduces administrative burden, and provides businesses with greater control over their labor costs.
Target Audience
Upshift primarily serves businesses in industries such as hospitality, manufacturing, warehousing, and events that require flexible staffing solutions and rely on hourly workers.
Features
- Mobile application for businesses to post open shifts and manage their workforce
- Real-time matching algorithm that connects businesses with qualified workers based on skills, location, and availability
- Pre-vetted W2 employees with background checks and skills assessments
- Automated payroll processing, tax withholding, and insurance coverage for workers
- Performance tracking and rating system to ensure worker quality and accountability
- Shift scheduling and time tracking tools for efficient workforce management