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

Hiring
Heroes Award

Businesses helping our military community with flexible work opportunities

Community
Partner Award

Businesses prioritizing hiring from underserved local communities

Economic
Opportunity Award

Businesses offering consistent 
work opportunities to
hourly workers

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.

TRY INSTAWORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Each category celebrates businesses excelling in providing flexible and supportive work environments for hourly workers.

Best Place for
Flexible Work

Winners receive exceptional feedback in worker ratings
and reviews

Hiring Heroes
Award

Winners help our military community achieve financial stability with flexible work opportunities

Economic
Opportunity Award

Winners offer consistent work opportunities to
hourly workers

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
64% of survey participants said scheduling flexibility is top priority when considering work opportunities
Consistent work
is key to making
ends meet
75% said earning extra income is critical to pay for essentials
Culture and team rank high for
hourly workers
40+% cited team/staff as important when choosing work opportunities
Regular work opportunities
are key
65% are looking for long-term 

work commitments
Learn how you can successfully staff your business to meet demand with reliable hourly workers and be considered for this award program.
SIGN UP FOR FREE