Instawork Arrives in Charleston to Help Renewed Tourism Industry
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Instawork, the leading platform for connecting businesses with a network of more than four million skilled workers, announced today the platform's availability in Charleston, South Carolina. The platform specializes in connecting businesses with workers based on their unique business needs while providing workers the choice to decide when, where, and how they work best.
Following last year's record-breaking earnings in the tourism industry for the city, Charleston is looking ahead to accommodate this renewed interest in travel to the Palmetto State.
"Tourism is South Carolina's biggest industry and with renewed interest from the public, the sector has the ability to reach new economic heights," said Kira Caban, Instawork's Head of Strategic Communications. "With Instawork now available in Charleston, local businesses will have the reliable, skilled workers needed to handle the high customer demand."
More than 53,000 people in the Charleston area have already downloaded the Instawork app and are working to staff almost 200 business locations across the area. The most common role on Instawork is general labor. Other positions across the hospitality and warehousing/supply chain industry like warehouse associate, line cook, event server, and dishwasher shifts are also offered. Local workers can easily create a profile, find a shift that matches their skills and interests, and start working in as little as 24 hours.
In Charleston, the average hourly pay rate on the Instawork platform is $17.60 per hour, more than double the state's $7.25-per-hour minimum wage. That meaningful increase in earnings gives local residents an easier way to make ends meet during a continued period of inflation.
Businesses across Charleston that rely on Instawork range from nationally recognized hotels and restaurant groups to some of the city's favorite local hot spots and event venues.
The announcement also follows Instawork's recent $60 million Series D funding to accelerate investment in AI-driven capabilities. Fueled by this growth, Instawork is helping staff distribution centers for some of the country's largest retailers as well as the majority of sports stadiums across the U.S. and Canada.
In 2022, Instawork was ranked in the top 10% of the country's fastest-growing companies by Inc. 5000 and was included in the Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startup list. Instawork was also named the 2022 ACE Award recipient for "Best Innovation" and one of the "Best Business Apps" by Business Insider. Those interested in learning more about Instawork should visit www.instawork.com or download the app.
About Instawork
Founded in 2016, Instawork is the leading flexible work app for hourly workers. Its platform connects thousands of businesses with over four million workers, filling a critical role in local economies. Instawork has been featured on CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and more. Instawork helps businesses in the food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 30 markets across the U.S. and Canada. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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