Built specifically for the frontline workforce, WorkHound gives workers a voice with its platform for real-time, anonymous feedback.
WorkHound was founded in 2015 by Max Farrell and Andrew Kirpalani, who set out to give the trucking industry — where the average driver turnover rate is 95 percent — a better way of communicating.
Today, WorkHound is used by thousands of frontline workers and their employers as a way of building trust and solving problems. WorkHound delivers insightful analytics from anonymous feedback collected directly from the workforce, helping companies of all sizes reduce worker turnover, retain drivers and boost profitability.
How we got
where we are today.
Our mission it to help people love the work they do. Since 2015, we’ve dedicated our workforce to supporting yours.
20%
Improvement in annualized turnover
90%
Retention rate for likely-to-quit scenarios
$12M
Series A Funding received
43K
Workers retained post reveal (and counting!)
2015
Founded by Max Farrell and Andrew Kirpalani
Opened flagship office in Des Moines, IA and signed first customer
2016
Expanded with second office in Chattanooga, TN
2017
Released premiere edition of industry-leading Annual Trends in Trucking Report
2018
Launched Reachout Request feature for optional identity reveal
2019
Secured $1.5 million in seed round funding
Named Startup of the Year in Chattanooga, TN
2020
Expanded outside the U.S. and launched in Canada
2022
Secured $12 million in Series A funding
Debuted on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
35,340 workers retained 30 days post-reveal
2023
Named among Fastest Growing Companies by Financial Times
Named on the Inc. 5000 List in back-to-back appearances
2024
Launched Two-Way Chat feature and enhanced analytics
Recognized on the Inc. 5000 List for the third year running
Our Core Values
We’re in the business of employee retention, so it’s important that we practice what we preach. Just like our customers, we want to create a workplace where workers truly want to work. Here’s how we do it.
Be Empathic
Empathy is the foundation for all our conversations, tasks, and interactions. We recognize that we are all human, and we genuinely care about the well-being of others. With empathy grounding everything we do, we put people first. Through empathy, we gain a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives, work together in the interest of problem-solving and progress, and are empowered to provide exceptional service to our valued customers.
Be Growth-minded
There are only two outcomes: Win or learn. True growth isn’t repeated success, but rather, learning from failure. This mentality of adaptation drives us to continually be better while honestly assessing how to get there. Sometimes startup work is profound and disruptive and sometimes it’s scrappy and unrefined. Riding the peaks and valleys is part of the growth cycle.
Be Team Players
No silos. No solos. Our team is comprised of top talent, but none of us can run our company alone. We win as a team. We learn as a team. We trust in the team.
Be Focused
We are committed to our work and take pride in accountability. We proudly “own it.” Full effort always, never half-assed. We keep our goals in plain sight and prioritize the work that helps us achieve them.
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