Manufacturing Employee Recognition Solutions

Make recognition easier across every shift and location

Awardco helps manufacturers bring recognition to the people who keep operations moving. With mobile-friendly access and flexible participation options, companies can create a recognition experience that works for business.

Why Awardco?

Recognition purpose-built for manufacturing

 
AwardCodes™
 
Safety Programs
 
Wellness Incentives
 
Mobile-First Features
 
Peer Recognition
 
Manager Recognition

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Showcase recognitions on facility screens

Pair recognition with your onsite screens at any location to show off successes, shoutouts, and other communications.

ROI of Recognition

Make work more rewarding

56% of manufacturing employees want to quit, and 66% of them are disengaged. Effective recognition increases engagement and improves retention.

Retention
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31
%
lower voluntary turnover
31
%
lower voluntary turnover

Attract, retain, and engage top manufacturing talent

With a strong culture of recognition, top talent will feel valued and supported, making them want to stick around.

Retention
Engagement
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4
X
greater engagement
4
X
greater engagement

Build culture across the organization

Effective recognition helps employees know their work is valued, which helps them be 4X more engaged.

Engagement
Satisfaction
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97
%
are struggling with productivity
97
%
are struggling with productivity

Improve satisfaction, motivation, and quality of work

When employees feel like their work will be recognized, they’re naturally motivated to do a better job.

Satisfaction

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Rewards that fit any lifestyle

Allow any employee to redeem reward points wherever and whenever they want with physical or digital A-Pay™ cards.

success stories

Turn appreciation into ROI

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Kodiak
Awardco makes it simple to select the colleagues you want to recognize, whether it's one person or several. Recognition helps build trust with teammates and leaders.
Brett Miller
VP of Creative
The customer service experience has been exceptional, and the Awardco team has been more than willing to help us set up custom processes and programs, configure integrations, and set up our own custom swag shop.
Anonymous
Director of Human Resources
I like the swag store—I get to choose what and when I want to order, without waiting for a company-wide group order.
Verified User
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Southern Oregon Head Start
Onboarding a new staff member costs us roughly $5,000 to $6,000. As a non-profit, I’ve found that switching to Awardco has been a massive cost-saving advantage.
Amber Lease
Director of Human Resources
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Lockton
Awardco is more than just a recognition tool—it’s a risk mitigation solution. Our tax and payroll teams appreciate that we can now accurately track and report gifting, with full compliance for tax purposes.
Selia Wood
AVP, Talent & Engagement
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Beckman Coulter
Change management was a concern when exploring new vendors. However, our leadership, HR, and associates have transitioned to Awardco seamlessly, and they appreciate its straightforward and intuitive design, which is far less complex than our previous platforms.
Kerie Rogers
HR Operations Leader
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Ampirical
The onboarding process was very encouraging. We weren't just handed the program and told to figure it out on our own—we've had someone to lean on the entire time, someone who helped us navigate this major, company-wide change.
Ryan Zellner
Marketing & Corporate Communications Manager
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Kodiak
The emphasis Kodiak places on putting people and employees first is truly unique. We are always looking for opportunities to recognize the important, special, and above-and-beyond work our coworkers are doing.
Cassidy Barsdoff
Director, Project Management Office
 
 

Integrations & Security

Securely fits into your existing tool belt

Connect Awardco to existing tools without compromising employee data.

Integrations

Launch and scale recognition without additional admin headaches.

Security

Enjoy peace of mind with SOC 2 Type II compliance and airtight data security protocols.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Awardco help manufacturers support deskless and plant-floor employees?
 

Awardco helps manufacturers create recognition experiences that are easier to access across plant, warehouse, field, and other deskless environments. This gives companies a more practical way to support participation across the workforce instead of relying on a recognition experience built only for office-based employees.

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Does Awardco offer mobile access for manufacturing employees?
 

Yes. Awardco offers mobile-friendly access and a mobile app experience that helps employees participate on the go. This is especially important for manufacturers that need recognition to be easier to access across shifts, sites, and workforce types.

Can Awardco support recognition across multiple plants or locations?
 

Yes. Awardco helps manufacturers create a more consistent recognition program across locations while still supporting local flexibility where needed. This makes it easier to scale recognition across plants, teams, and business units within one broader platform strategy.

Can Awardco help replace manual service awards or outdated reward programs?
 

Yes. Awardco helps manufacturers move away from manual reward processes, disconnected workflows, and older recognition programs by bringing recognition, reward choice, and program administration into one platform. This gives teams a more scalable and easier-to-manage approach over time.

Can Awardco help recognition feel more fair across hourly and salaried teams?
 

Awardco helps manufacturers create a more accessible and consistent recognition experience across different workforce groups. This can help organizations reduce the risk of recognition being concentrated only among office-based or more connected employees.

Can Awardco help manufacturers improve engagement and retention?
 

Awardco helps manufacturers create a more visible, consistent employee recognition experience across the workforce. This can support stronger engagement, reinforce culture, and help recognition become a more active part of the employee experience over time.

Hard-working recognition for blue-collar workers

Reduce turnover, burnout, and frustration with genuine recognition that reaches employees no matter where they work.

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