Worky

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}

{{COI|date=September 2010}}

{{Infobox website

| name = Worky

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| url = {{URL|http://www.worky.com/}}

| commercial = Yes

| type = Professional network service

| registration = Required

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| employees = 10

| launch_date = 2009
Dublin, Ireland

| current_status = Active

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Worky is a global online professional network with members in 136 countries. Launched in 2009, the company initially focused on matching jobs to the skills of its members to simplify the online recruitment process.{{cite web |url=http://www.taxation.ie/2010/08/worky-is-repositioned/ |title=WORKY IS REPOSITIONED | Tax Tips |website=www.taxation.ie |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721131511/http://www.taxation.ie/2010/08/worky-is-repositioned/ |archive-date=2011-07-21}} The company repositioned in 2010 and now purportedly offers a platform for both individuals and companies to promote themselves online and also facilitates online recruitment. The site currently features jobs in 22 countries worldwide through its advertisers and through 3rd party providers. The domain name was purchased from someone in the US with the same name.{{Cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/ray-nolan-nick-webb-1734609.html|title = Ray Nolan NICK WEBB}} Worky.com is a privately held Irish owned business operated by Worky Ltd. The company currently employs 10 people and is headquartered in Clanwilliam Square, Dublin, Ireland.{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribune.ie/business/article/2010/aug/29/web-reservations-veteran-sets-up-online-job-networ/|title=Web Reservations veteran sets up online job networking site to rival Linkedin}}

Ray Nolan

The founder of Worky is Ray Nolan, who ranks among Ireland's most successful entrepreneurs, previously having founded Web Reservations International which sold to Hellman & Friedman in 2009 for $458m.{{Cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2009/1204/1224260042020.html|title = NewBay sets Tech 50 pace| newspaper=The Irish Times }} With Worky, Nolan's intention was to "challenge the traditional job-seeking site" {{Cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/entrepreneurs-plan-to-shake-up-online-job-search-market-1836378.html|title=Entrepreneur's plan to shake up online job search market}} The setting up of Worky.com is entirely self-funded.{{Cite web|url=http://www.businessandfinance.ie/index.jsp?p=322&n=181&a=1259|title = Businessandfinance.ie}}

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