Shiftgig Announces Record Growth in 2014

Shiftgig, the premier online community for the service industry that enables hourly workers to connect with businesses, announced record growth in 2014.  The company’s revenue grew over 10X year-over-year signifying that more and more businesses are turning to Shiftgig to augment its labor force.

2014 was a banner year for Shiftgig on numerous fronts. In addition to record revenue growth, the company grew its member base to over 1.1 million users, grew its client base by 5X, increased shifts worked 13X, and added 45 employees in product, engineering, marketing, sales and operations.  Among the hires, Shiftgig brought on three key members to the executive team: Jill Erickson joined as Chief Revenue Officer; Dan Miller, as VP of Talent; and Michael Yoch, as VP of Product.

Additionally in 2014, Shiftgig secured $10 million in its first round of institutional financing, opened an office in New York City and released an on demand service that connects businesses with qualified, vetted workers.

Shiftgig’s on demand service enables service industry workers who have been accepted to the program to find and learn the details about open shifts on a mobile app, access shift details with one click, and claim shifts that fit their schedule. Businesses have access to the profiles of each and every staff member working an event, one-click text and communication options, and the ability to log hours and rate workers from their mobile devices or online. Shiftgig was recognized for this innovative solution by being named an Up-and-Comer winner at the 2014 Chicago Innovation Awards.  

“We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish the past year, both for our company and for the industry,” said Eddie Lou, co-founder and CEO of Shiftgig. “The hard work of our team has been instrumental delivering a superior product to our clients. We look forward to continuing this momentum through 2015 and beyond.”

For more information on Shiftgig, visit www.shiftgig.com.