At Instawork, we believe in the power of flexible work to transform lives, businesses, and communities. Every day, we connect local businesses with skilled hourly professionals, creating opportunities for more than 80 million hourly workers across the U.S. to thrive. For over 75% of flexible workers who are the primary earners in their households, the ability to choose when and how they work is not just a convenience—it’s a necessity.
Staffing a business, serving customers, and supporting a growing team is hard work. That’s why we created the Best Places for Flexible Work Awards—now in its second year. We want to celebrate the businesses that go above and beyond in creating meaningful, supportive, and flexible work opportunities.
This year, the 2025 awards program is bigger than ever, with four categories honoring businesses that raise the bar for what great workplaces look like in a flexible economy.
Recognizes businesses that create outstanding environments where hourly professionals can thrive—backed by strong worker ratings and reviews.
2025 Award Winners:
“The events industry thrives on creativity, energy, and passion—qualities that flourish when people have control over their work-life balance ... We’ve learned that flexibility isn’t a constraint on excellence; it’s a catalyst for it.” –Alexis Tobin, Head of Operations & Production at XL Event Lab
Celebrates organizations that prioritize hiring from underserved communities or partner with workforce development programs to create lasting opportunities.
2025 Award Winners:
"The future of work must include everyone, especially those who have been marginalized by traditional systems. We're proving that when you invest in people holistically—not just their job skills but their whole person—incredible transformation happens." –Andy Magel, Director of Impact at Change Please
Honors businesses that provide consistent, reliable opportunities that empower hourly workers to build stability and growth.
2025 Award Winner:
Recognizes businesses that actively support military-affiliated professionals—active duty, reserve, and veterans—through meaningful, flexible opportunities.
2025 Award Winner:
“Flexibility isn’t just about being accommodating—it’s about recognizing that our people are our greatest asset, and when they thrive, our business thrives.” –Albert Showe, Manager of Warehouse Operations at EXE Logistics Solutions.
The 2025 Best Places for Flexible Work Awards launch alongside National Staffing Employee Week, a time dedicated to celebrating the contributions of temporary and contract workers who keep industries across the country moving.
As Ashwin Somakumar, Vice President of Marketing at Instawork, explained:
“These awards are about more than recognition—they’re about celebrating fresh ideas, bold leadership, and a commitment to flexibility that benefits everyone. By spotlighting this year’s winners, we want to inspire more businesses to embrace flexibility and create workplaces where hourly professionals can truly thrive.”
Congratulations to all our 2025 winners for setting new standards in flexibility, opportunity, and impact.
See the full list of winners and learn more about the program at instawork.com/awards.
