ANNOUNCING
2025 Best Places for Flexible Work Awards
Honoring businesses that provide exceptional flexible work opportunities for hourly workers.
Best Place for
Flexible Work
Businesses receiving exceptional feedback in worker ratings and reviews
Community
Partner Award
Businesses prioritizing hiring from underserved local communities
Economic
Opportunity Award
Businesses offering consistent work opportunities to hourly workers
Meet this year’s winners
2025 Best Place for Flexible Work
2025 Economic Opportunity Award
2025 Hiring Heroes Award
2025 Community Partner Award
What are hourly workers looking for in flexible work?
We surveyed thousands of hourly workers to shed light on what they need for success.
Flexibility is
a top priority
67% of survey participants
said scheduling flexibility is
top priority when considering
work opportunities


Consistent work
is key to making
ends meet
77% said earning extra income
is critical to pay for essentials
Culture and team rank high for hourly workers
53% cited networking is important when looking for work opportunities


In-person
shifts are key
89% cited a preference for
in-person work when looking
for work opportunities
Learn how you can successfully staff your business to meet demand with reliable hourly workers and be considered for this award program.
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