Our History

Built for Growth, Backed by Innovation.

Workwell has transformed into a global leader in workforce management, creating a ripple effect of growth. Our rapid expansion is driven by strategic acquisitions and investment in people and technology.

Our Story.

Workwell began as a specialist accountancy firm and has grown into a global leader in flexible workforce management. Our journey has been shaped by an unrivalled understanding of business scalability, expansion, and the challenges that come with managing a flexible, international workforce. Like the businesses we support, we have navigated rapid growth, leveraging technology and strategic leadership to enhance our capabilities. From our early days in the UK contractor and umbrella employment sector to becoming a trusted partner in Human Capital Management (HCM) and Employer of Record (EOR) solutions, we have continuously evolved to meet the needs of a changing labour market and following the needs of the clients we serve globally.

Our History

Scaling Our Ambition.

Through a series of strategic acquisitions and ongoing investment in technology, Workwell Group has expanded across North America, Europe, and Australia, enabling businesses to scale with confidence. We have built a strong infrastructure that supports companies of all sizes, from growing businesses and multinational enterprises, helping them manage contingent workforces, enter new markets, and stay compliant across borders. Today, with a growing global presence and a commitment to innovation and technology, we empower businesses to scale in an increasingly complex hiring market. However you wish to grow, we enable your ambition.

Our History
Timeline

Our Timeline.

Over the past 35 years, these key milestones have shaped Workwell Group and our brand family; Workwell Global, Workwell Outsourcing, Workwell Contractor Solutions, and Workwell Accountancy. It reflects how we continue to evolve through innovation, growth and our people.

1989

Workwell Group founded, offering solely Accountancy services.

2007

The business positions as a UK PSC and Umbrella provider.

2007

Workwell now serves over 1,900 customers.

2009

Investment in Technology: Workwell introduces CRM, payroll, and finance platforms.

2009

The business celebrates its 20th anniversary!

2010

Investment in Technology: Free Agent portal launches.

2011

Workwell becomes an accredited member of the FCSA.

2011

The business now employs 60 employees with a customer base of 3,500.

2013

M&A Track Record: The Workwell Group closes its first acquisition.

2015

Workwell has 95 employees, serving 6,000 customers.

2017

John Hoskin becomes the Group’s new CEO.

2017

The business has grown to 135 employees with 10,000 customers.

2018

M&A Track Record: Workwell closes its 7th acquisition.

2018

Workwell launches a CIS scheme for contractors.

2018

Universal Partners back Workwell, letting the business accelerate growth through acquisition.

2019

Workwell celebrates 30 years in business!

2020

M&A Track Record:  The Group closes its 10th acquisition.

2020

Investment in Technology: Workwell launches its contractor assessment portal for leading customer care.

2021

Investment in Technology: Workwell back-office services launch, including Pay & Bill SaaS products.

2021

The Group now employs 285 people, serving over 23,500 customers.

2022

Workwell Group appoints new Chiefs of Technology, Sales, and People & Culture.

2022

M&A Track Record: 13th acquisition closes, which expands Workwell’s services to 80+ new countries.

2023

M&A Track Record: the business’ 14th acquisition expands Workwell’s international footprint further.

2024

M&A Track Record: Workwell enters the North American market with its 17th acquisition.

2024

Workwell Global’s EOR capability is now accessible to Canada and 50 states in the US.

2024

The business has grown to 365 employees and 40,000 customers.

2024

Workwell celebrates its 35th anniversary!

2025

M&A Track Record: The Group’s 18th acquisiton with Eastridge – further expands its footprint in North America and Mexico.

2025

Workwell now offer EOR services in 150+ countries, cementing the business as truly international.