How to Build a Recognition Program That Truly Reaches the Deskless Worker

About the Panel Discussion

Deskless workers make up 80% of the global workforce, yet they remain the most overlooked when it comes to recognition, engagement, and total rewards strategies. Unlike their corporate counterparts, frontline employees in manufacturing plants, logistics, construction, and retail often lack access to HR systems, email, or digital communication channels, making traditional recognition and engagement methods ineffective. Without proper acknowledgment, these workers experience higher burnout, lower morale, and increased turnover, all of which impact productivity and business success.

Investing in tailored recognition and rewards strategies for deskless employees is not just a moral imperative—it’s a business necessity. Organizations that implement real-time, accessible, and inclusive recognition programs see higher retention, improved safety performance, and stronger engagement. Modern trends in workforce engagement, including mobile-first recognition platforms, peer-to-peer acknowledgment, and real-time feedback, are proving to be game changers in industries where employees are spread across locations and shifts.

Join us for a LIVE 1-hour interactive discussion where you will learn how leading organizations are tackling the engagement and retention challenges of deskless workers. Discover the latest innovations in frontline recognition, explore strategies to personalize rewards for distributed teams, and learn how technology is bridging the gap between corporate HR and field-based employees.

Discussion Topics

• How to design a recognition program that reaches every employee: Learn how to create accessible, mobile-friendly, and real-time recognition strategies that work in environments without email or desktops

• How to retain and motivate frontline workers through total rewards: Explore the latest trends in compensation, benefits, and incentives that meet the unique needs of blue-collar and field-based employees

• How to use technology to drive engagement among deskless employees: Discover how leading companies leverage mobile apps, digital badges, and real-time feedback to make recognition instant and meaningful

• How to measure and prove the impact of recognition on business performance: Understand the key metrics to track engagement, retention, and productivity, ensuring leadership buy-in and long-term program success