Need an extra pair of hands?

Candou is the smarter way to find reliable local workers, fast. Whether you need extra hands for a busy day, last-minute cover, or ongoing support, Candou connects you with people who are ready to work today.

Candou doesn't vet or recommend candidates, because we believe companies know their businesses best. You make the decisions based on what matters: experience, ratings, relevant skills, and your own requirements. Candou gives you speed, transparency, and total control. No call-backs. No delayed paperwork. Just post your shift, review applications, and book in minutes. Know exactly who's coming every time, and build your team your way. It's staffing, without the friction.

All our Candou’ers are on this platform to improve themselves as individuals by developing their desired skillsets. Eager to learn, demonstrate their work-ethic and set themselves up for success. They understand reliability impacts their ratings.

Before accepting anyone for a job, you'll be able to see their public profile, including past job history on Candou and reviews from previous shifts (if they have any). Candou doesn't vet or recommend Candou'ers - the choice is entirely yours.

Most shifts are filled within hours, sometimes minutes!
Simply post your job, choose the right candidate, and they’ll arrive ready to work. Whether you manage a single location or multiple sites, Candou is built to meet real-time staffing needs.

Each Candou’er commits to a "no-show" charge in the event they fail to show up for work without having cancelled during the Cancellation Window.

Candou is the opposite of a zero-hours contract. Zero-hours contracts often leave individuals unable to commit to multiple companies, with shifts allocated that may not suit their plans.
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Candou flips that model. Here, individuals choose how many hours they want to work, where they want to work, and when. It gives them back control and certainty, so they can plan ahead, show up with confidence, and deliver their best - motivated, reliable candidates who actually want to be there.

All payments are handled securely through Stripe. Funds are automatically debited once the job is complete, based on actual time worked, and paid directly to the Candou'er. A separate Platform Fee payable to Candou  is debited at the same time. No chasing invoices, no payroll headaches.

Yes, but how much you choose to contribute is up to you. Candou asks every company to top up earnings in the absence of traditional benefits like holiday pay or sick leave, which self-employed workers are not entitled to. There's a flexible range, and how much you choose is a reflection of your values and leadership. Companies that contribute more tend to attract better talent, build stronger relationships and retain workers longer. It's not just a cost, it's a signal of trust and fairness.

A small gesture with an outsized impact.