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Founded in 2016, Instawork is the leading flexible staffing solution for local, hourly professionals. Its digital marketplace connects thousands of businesses and more than one million workers in the U.S., filling a critical role in local economies. Instawork helps businesses in food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 25 U.S. markets. For more information visit www.instawork.com read more
Instawork Company Culture
Instawork Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
Instawork's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
C-Environment
C-eNPS
D+Retention
DOutlook
DInstawork CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Sumir Meghani
41 /100
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Diversity at Instawork
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at Instawork have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Instawork
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at Instawork have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Instawork eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-40
Instawork employees are -40% more likely to recommend Instawork as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 66% | Detractors |
Working at Instawork
Working at Instawork is rated below average by 410 employees, across various culture dimensions. Instawork employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Instawork’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Instawork was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Instawork
F
Overall Company Culture at Instawork is rated F
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
5%
Instawork ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Instawork Employee Reviews
Out of 323 Instawork employee reviews, 55% were positive. The remaining 45% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Instawork improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 55% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 45% |
Positive Reviews From Instawork Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?What the people fealing and supportive team
- What did you like most about the interview process?The manner in which it was conducted and the way all the interviewers conducted themselves and spoke.
- What makes you most happy at work?My job role and the diversities.
Constructive Feedback From Instawork Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?There is lack of communication between managers and employees. Nobody seems to know what each other needs to do.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?No one responds to the help chats
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?They need a better system. They overally tax the workers and they dont believe in emergencies or taking actions
Instawork Company Information
Instawork Company Overview
Founded in 2016, Instawork is the leading flexible staffing solution for local, hourly professionals. Its digital marketplace connects thousands of businesses and more than one million workers in the U.S., filling a critical role in local economies. Instawork helps businesses in food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 25 U.S. markets. For more information visit www.instawork.com
Instawork was founded in 2016 and its current CEO is Sumir Meghani. Since its inception 10 years ago, Instawork has grown to 300 employees.
Instawork Mission, Vision & Values
Instawork Mission Statement
Instawork is the leading flexible staffing solution that connects businesses with more than one million hourly workers.
Instawork Vision Statement
We're creating economic opportunity for local businesses and professionals, globally.
Instawork Values
- Empathy, Trust & Candor
- Always Be Learning
- Act Like An Owner
- Bias for Action
| Headquarter | 548 Market St California City, CA 94104 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.instawork.com |
| Founding Date | 2016 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | jobs.lever.co/instawork |
| Social Sites |
Instawork Competitors
Instawork competitors include Upwork and Wonolo. Instawork ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Instawork compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Instawork Employees
Instawork has 300 employees. 410 employees at Instawork have reviewed Instawork across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 410 Instawork employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Instawork are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Instawork, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Instawork are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 410 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Instawork are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Instawork believe the environment at Instawork is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Instawork is comfortably fast. About 70% of the employees at Instawork work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Instawork are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Instawork employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Instawork report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
63% of Instawork employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Instawork employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
53% of Instawork employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Instawork - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Instawork is that the company was prepared on their first day. Instawork employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Instawork KPIs and OKRs
At Instawork 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Instawork's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Instawork employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Instawork CEO & Leadership
Instawork CEO - Sumir Meghani
41 /100
Instawork’s CEO Sumir Meghani started in this role in 2016. Sumir’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Sumir in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Sumir Meghani’s employees rank Instawork in the Bottom 35% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 30% for Environment, and in the Bottom 15% for Retention. Meghani is generally unpopular with Instawork employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and by African American/Black employees and employees in the Customer Success department. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Instawork’s competitors, Sumir Meghani ranks below both Wonolo CEO Yong Kim and Upwork CEO Hayden Brown.
Instawork Leadership
The Instawork Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Sumir Meghani, Chief Technology Officer Debarshi Kar, and Vice President, Finance And Administration Carlton Robinson
Sumir Meghani CEO / President
Sumir Meghani is the CEO and Co-founder of Instawork. His expertise on the evolving labor market has been leveraged by... read more
Debarshi Kar Chief Technology Officer
Debarshi Kar serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Instawork. Debarshi started at Instawork in April of 2017.... read more
Carlton Robinson Vice President, Finance And Administration
Carlton Robinson serves as the Vice President, Finance And Administration of Instawork.
Mike Bohnett Vice President of Sales
Mike Bohnett serves as the Vice President of Sales of Instawork.
Instawork Salaries
How much does Instawork pay?
How much do people at Instawork get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Instawork is $115,508, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,643, or $57 per hour.
At Instawork, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $273,675 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,609 annually. Average Instawork salaries by department include: Engineering at $125,388, Admin at $55,715, Design at $87,911, and Customer Support at $59,851. Half of Instawork salaries are above $119,643.
191 employees at Instawork rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 569 ratings) while 183 employees at Instawork rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 186 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $93k | $93k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $115k | $115k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $190k | $190k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $269k | $269k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $348k | $348k | 100th Percentile |
$115,508*
Average Compensation
$119,643*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Instawork Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Instawork
Diverse employees at Instawork score the company 50/100 across various culture categories, placing Instawork in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Instawork across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Instawork Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Instawork PTO
Instawork's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Instawork's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Instawork Careers
Instawork Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Instawork on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Sunnyvale | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Instawork
What is Instawork address?
Instawork location is at 548 Market St
Who is the CEO of Instawork?
Instawork CEO is Sumir Meghani, their score by employees is 41
What is Instawork eNPS?
The eNPS for Instawork is -40
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in Instawork?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 110k
What are the salaries in the HR in Instawork?
The average salaries for HR in Instawork is 94k
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