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.

WorkHound Culture

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

35K

Workers retained post reveal (and counting!)

2015

Founded by Max Farrell and Andrew Kirpalani

2015

Opened flagship office in Des Moines, IA and signed first customer

2016

Expanded with second office in Chattanooga, TN

2018

Launched Reachout Request feature for optional identity reveal

2019

Secured $1.5 million in seed round funding

2019

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

2022

Debuted on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

2022

35,340 workers retained 30 days post-reveal

2023

Named among Fastest Growing Companies by Financial Times

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.

Working at WorkHound

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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