
When I Work
Founded Year
2010Stage
Private Equity | AliveTotal Raised
$224MLast Raised
$200M | 1 yr agoAbout When I Work
When I Work, formerly ThisCLICKS, is a software platform that provides employee scheduling, attendance, and communication. When I Work improves employee-manager relationships while removing the common inefficiencies of managing hourly teams-making teams more efficient, more accountable and better prepared.
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These companies offer solutions for their clients to manage and enhance their talent management efforts, with use cases ranging from employee retention to goal setting to performance management.
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned When I Work in 8 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Dec 19, 2022.
Expert Collections containing When I Work
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When I Work is included in 3 Expert Collections, including Restaurant Tech.
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When I Work Patents
When I Work has filed 1 patent.

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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2/5/2007 | 12/17/2013 | Calendaring standards, Groupware, Windows email clients, Message transfer agents, Email clients | Grant |
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Related Topics | Calendaring standards, Groupware, Windows email clients, Message transfer agents, Email clients |
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Latest When I Work News
Jan 4, 2023
News provided by Share this article Share this article Adams brings key expertise in the small business and technology spaces from Bain Capital, Intuit, and Google MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When I Work , a market leader in shift-based workforce management software used by more than 200,000 workplaces worldwide, has appointed Blake Adams as its next CEO to lead the company's ongoing growth efforts. Most recently, he served as an operating partner at Bain Capital Tech Opportunities, Bain's growth-stage enterprise software investment fund. In this role, Adams partnered closely with portfolio companies and their management teams, including When I Work, as part of Bain Capital's $200 million growth investment in the company. "Blake has been a critical When I Work partner over the last year and has brought key expertise in product-led growth and the small business market," said Chad Halvorson, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Advisor at When I Work, who has served as interim CEO since June 2022. "His background, vision, and enthusiasm for When I Work are perfect for leading our long-term business goals, and his empathetic leadership style makes him a great culture fit for our company." Adams developed deep experience leading strategy and operations teams from prior roles at Google and Intuit, driving initiatives across corporate strategy, product development, sales execution, and strategic partnerships—including the launch of QuickBooks Advanced, which successfully helped the company expand into the mid-market. Adams also has firsthand experience leading a shift-based company as the former CEO of Clarity Service Group, a multistate behavioral health therapy service provider. "We did all of our scheduling with pen and paper, so I have a very deep connection to the problem When I Work solves," said Blake Adams, When I Work CEO. "I'm proud to join a team that shares my passion for helping small business owners and their employees flourish through technology solutions built for their needs. I'm also excited by the powerful customer advocacy When I Work already has and the company's growth potential in the small business market. I look forward to getting to know our customers and helping them run more efficiently and effectively on our mission to make shift work awesome. About When I Work When I Work is a market leader in shift-based workforce management software and delivers a powerful, employee-first experience that creates happier and more productive teams. Trusted by more than 200,000 workplaces worldwide, When I Work puts scheduling and collaboration at the center of workplace operations and brings empathy, agility, and consumer simplicity to organizations in the small business workplace. For more information, please visit wheniwork.com. SOURCE When I Work
When I Work Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was When I Work founded?
When I Work was founded in 2010.
Where is When I Work's headquarters?
When I Work's headquarters is located at 420 North 5th St., Minneapolis.
What is When I Work's latest funding round?
When I Work's latest funding round is Private Equity.
How much did When I Work raise?
When I Work raised a total of $224M.
Who are the investors of When I Work?
Investors of When I Work include Arthur Ventures, Bain Capital, High Alpha, Drive Capital, Greycroft and 3 more.
Who are When I Work's competitors?
Competitors of When I Work include Sling, Assembled, 7shifts, BigTime Software, Nowsta and 14 more.
Compare When I Work to Competitors

Shiftsmart helps workers find and apply to on-demand jobs with one application. Workers can then manage their schedule across jobs, and maximize earnings through better training and schedule optimization.

7shifts is a platform for automating employee scheduling, helping them manage work hours, and providing detailed analytics to drive employee engagement and communication. 7shifts replaces last-minute phone calls and shift swaps with a mobile-first solution, also accessible via desktop, that requires no training to use. In addition to its value to restaurant managers, 7shifts also gives workers more control and visibility into their scheduling and provides them with a digital record akin to a resume to use for career advancement.

Deputy is an online scheduling service that provides a spreadsheet-based interface for coordinating shift workers. A manager can put together an agenda based on their company's operating hours and assign time slots to employees using drag-and-drop commands. The platform displays detailed information on each staffer to ensure organizations are making the most of their human capital.
Harvest allows users to track time and send invoices from one integrated, online application.

Quinyx is a workforce management software providing technology that simplifies scheduling, time reporting, communication, task management, budgeting and forecasting. It offers a platform for gig and hourly work scheduling and time reporting. It aims to help gig and hourly work by simplifying scheduling, time reporting, communication, task management, budgeting, and forecasting.
ScheduleFly is an application for restaurants to help them schedule their employees. The company contends that managers can cut scheduling time by 50% and offer a variety of cost cutting and productivity benefits.
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