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Overview
WorkStep provides HR technology that helps organizations engage and manage frontline, hourly workforces. Its platform collects real-time employee feedback through expert-built surveys at key moments in the employment journey, with continuous listening, engagement tracking, and leader/teams insights that aim to reduce turnover and boost productivity. It unites HR and Operations teams to turn insights into actions, and also includes a talent network that connects job seekers with employers actively hiring. Its focus on frontline workers, real-time feedback, and combined engagement analytics with a built-in talent network differentiates it from competitors while targeting industries like manufacturing, logistics, and retail with a clear goal of lowering turnover and improving productivity.
About Workstep
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$42.2M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Learning Pool acquisition on April 20, 2026, integrates WorkStep with WorkRamp LMS.
- Access to Learning Pool's 420 employees and clients like Tesco accelerates AI roadmap.
- WorkHound acquisition on April 23, 2025, deepens trucking logistics penetration.
What critics are saying
- PepsiCo and GEODIS exit to Culture Amp post-acquisition, eroding frontline focus.
- Learning Pool reallocation delays AI updates, losing to Qualtrics Q1 2026 models.
- Dan Johnston departs by Q3 2026, stalling eNPS innovation amid talent drain.
What makes Workstep unique
- WorkStep delivers AI-powered surveys via SMS, WhatsApp, and QR codes for frontline workers.
- Real-time sentiment mapping predicts turnover using industry-specific benchmarks.
- Bridges HR-Ops gap with auto-recommended actions for PepsiCo and Mattel.
- Founded in 2017, WorkStep targets high-volume frontline in logistics and manufacturing.
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Funding
Total Funding
$42.2M
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
Industry standards
Benefits
Top class health & dental insurance
Flexible PTO
Flexible working schedule
Company equity
401k match
Home office setup stipend
Wellness & fitness reimbursement
Fully remote team
Team building activities & off-sites
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 3%1 year growth
↑ 10%2 year growth
↑ 3%SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2025--WorkStep, a holistic frontline employee engagement platform, today announced its acquisition of WorkHound, an employee feedback management platform built for the supply chain. This acquisition strengthens WorkStep’s ability to empower the frontline workforce by enhancing its AI-driven engagement capabilities, deepening its presence in trucking and logistics, and accelerating innovation through a combined team of industry experts.
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WorkStep, a workforce hiring and retention platform for the supply chain, announced today it has raised $25 million in Series B funding to combat the
Workstep is incredibly excited to announce the launch of Inform as a part of WorkStep’s ACT package.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WorkStep, a technology company that helps large employers hire and retain their hourly workforce, has been recognized by G2, the world’s leading business solutions review site, as a High Performer in the Employee Engagement category for Fall 2022. “Between the Great Resignation and a worsening labor shortage, retention continues to be a top priority for businesses across the U.S.,” said Dan Johnston, co-founder and CEO of WorkStep. “G2’s recognition shows WorkStep is reducing sky-high turnover and cultivating a positive workplace environment in a sector plagued with labor challenges. As a feedback-centric platform, we understand the importance of customer reviews. We appreciate the feedback from our customers and look forward to serving more leading brands in the near future.”
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About Workstep
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$42.2M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2017
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