How to recognize and engage your deskless workforce in 4 steps

How do you keep employees engaged when they’re always on the move?

For deskless workers — those in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and retail — recognition is often inconsistent or nonexistent. And that’s a problem. When employees feel unseen, motivation and productivity take a hit.

The good news? Recognition doesn’t have to be complicated. A dynamic, thoughtful program can help you recognize and engage your deskless workforce in meaningful ways — no matter where they work.

Why recognition and engagement matter for deskless workers

Deskless employees keep businesses running — but 73% say they’re more productive when they feel recognized. The problem? Many receive little to no recognition, leading to disengagement and high turnover. Achievers delivers a 4-step framework to fix that helping you foster a culture of appreciation that drives both employee and business success.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

1. How to build a recognition program that actually reaches deskless workers
2. Why frequency matters — learn why regular recognition is key to a high-performing workforce
3. Real-world success stories from companies that got it right
4. Data-backed strategies to improve engagement, retention, and business performance

With this framework, you’ll have everything you need to create a recognition strategy that keeps your deskless teams engaged and helps drive real results.

Make recognition work for your workforce

Learning to recognize and engage your deskless workforce isn’t a checkbox exercise; it’s an intentional strategy that drives lasting results. When your frontline employees feel valued, their engagement, productivity, and retention skyrocket.

Creating a value-driven culture starts when you recognize the behaviors and actions that help drive success in your organization. Download How to Recognize and Engage Your Deskless Workforce in 4 Steps and see first-hand the impact the right tools can make in shaping your workplace.