The Problem: Wasted Resources and Missed Connections
Every company generates surplus. Desks pile up after an office redesign. Employees relocating across the country need to offload furniture fast. Someone upgrades their monitor and the old one sits in a closet for months. Meanwhile, a new hire on the same floor is working off a tiny screen and would happily buy it.
These exchanges happen informally — a Slack message in #random, a sticky note in the kitchen, or a mass email that annoys half the company. There is no organized system, so most items end up donated, trashed, or forgotten. The result is waste, missed savings, and a lost opportunity to bring employees closer together.
The Solution: A Private Employee Marketplace
Cirkle gives your company a dedicated, private marketplace where employees can list items for sale, trade, or give away — all within a trusted, internal community. It works like an internal classifieds board, but modern, mobile-friendly, and powered by AI to make listing creation effortless.
Set it up in minutes. Share the invite link on Slack, email, or your intranet. Employees join, browse, and transact — no training required. Moderators (HR, office managers, or volunteers) keep everything organized with Cirkle's built-in moderation tools and AI content screening.
What Employees Buy and Sell
- Office furniture — Standing desks, ergonomic chairs, monitor arms, and keyboard trays from employees upgrading or leaving
- Electronics — Monitors, keyboards, mice, webcams, headphones, and docking stations
- Company swag — Surplus branded items, event giveaways, and promotional gear
- Relocation items — Furniture, appliances, and household goods from employees moving to a new city
- Surplus company equipment — Decommissioned laptops, monitors, desks, and chairs that IT or facilities want to redistribute rather than discard
- Side projects — Handmade crafts, art, baked goods, and hobby items shared among colleagues
Benefits for Your Organization
ESG & Sustainability
Reduce waste by keeping items in circulation within your organization. Track reuse metrics for ESG reporting and demonstrate a tangible commitment to sustainability.
Employee Engagement
An internal marketplace gives employees a reason to connect across departments. It builds community, sparks conversations, and adds a fun, practical perk to your workplace culture.
Cost Savings
Redistribute surplus equipment internally instead of purchasing new items. Employees save money on quality pre-owned goods from trusted colleagues.
Smoother Transitions
Relocating employees can quickly sell household items to colleagues. New hires can furnish their workspace or home with affordable finds from the company marketplace.
Getting Buy-In at Your Company
You do not need executive approval to get started. Any employee can create a Cirkle marketplace and invite colleagues. That said, the most successful company marketplaces have a champion — someone in HR, the culture team, or office management who promotes it through internal channels. Here is how to pitch it:
- Frame it as a sustainability initiative that reduces waste and supports ESG goals
- Highlight the employee experience angle — it is a free perk that brings people together
- Mention cost savings from redistributing surplus equipment internally
- Emphasize that it is zero cost and takes two minutes to set up
Moderation and Safety
Cirkle includes AI-powered content moderation that automatically screens listings for inappropriate content. You can also assign company-approved moderators — from HR, facilities, or enthusiastic volunteers — who can review listings, approve or deny membership requests, and maintain community standards. Multiple moderators can share the workload across shifts and locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we restrict the marketplace to verified employees only?
Yes. Cirkle marketplaces are private and invite-only. You can share the invite link exclusively through internal channels — Slack, company email, or your intranet — and require moderator approval for every new member. Only approved employees can see or post listings.
Does this replace our company's existing internal tools?
Cirkle is purpose-built for buying, selling, and trading items. It complements — rather than replaces — tools like Slack or your company intranet. Think of it as a dedicated marketplace channel that keeps commerce organized and separate from day-to-day work communication.
What about company-owned equipment and assets?
Many companies use Cirkle to redistribute surplus equipment — monitors, chairs, keyboards, standing desks — that would otherwise go to waste. Facilities or IT teams can list decommissioned items for employees to claim at a discount or for free.
Is there any cost for the company?
Cirkle is free during the public beta. There are no commissions, no transaction fees, and no per-user charges. Creating a company marketplace takes less than two minutes.
Ready to launch your company marketplace?
Create a private employee marketplace in under two minutes. Free during beta — no credit card, no IT department required.
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