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Online job matching platform pops up in Texas

May 20, 2016

Workpop, an online matching platform for job seekers and employers, has launched this week in Dallas and Houston. The platform, which helps small and mid-sized businesses hire and manage employees, is also available in Los Angeles and San Diego, according to a company press release.

Workpop aims to save job seekers and employers valuable time up front and can result in lower turnover and costs to businesses in the long term, said Chris Ovitz, co-CEO. Its connected solution provides employers with sourcing, screening, digital onboarding, and employee management, all in one place.

"Applying for jobs for most Americans hasn't changed in 20 years," Ovitz said. "It's filled with endless applications — many still on paper, remains driven by classifieds, and job seekers are lucky to get any response at all, much less a no. Technology has not done a lot for employers or job seekers to make this process easier; Workpop fills that void, reimagining how people search for and hire for jobs. We want to help every person find a job they love."

The Workpop team has assembled a group of investors, including Trinity Ventures, which led the Series A funding. Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone joined Workpop's board of directors in September 2015. Workpop is also available on mobile for both Android and iOS devices with separate apps for employers and candidates.