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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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Utah Valley University
Any workplace that wants to have a great culture needs to be great at recognizing when people go the extra mile.
Luke Dean
CFP Program Director
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PMG
Since joining, I’ve found myKudos [Awardco] posts to be a great way to learn what others are doing across the agency. I’ve even picked up ideas from shoutouts that I’ve been able to implement on my own accounts. It’s more than recognition—it’s a source of inspiration.
Colby Green
Paid Social Senior Associate
The Nest Schools
Automation is something that is really important for us—we try to automate as much as we can so that we can focus on what's important. And Awardco's automation and integrations have fit in perfectly.
Brittany Madonna
Senior VP of Marketing & Communcations
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Lockton
Awardco is not just a recognition tool—it’s a risk mitigation solution. Our tax and payroll teams love that we can now accurately track and report gifting, with proper IRS compliance.
Selia Wood
AVP, Talent & Engagement
PMG
I genuinely enjoy reading the daily kudos in Slack. Seeing the names and stories of colleagues going above and beyond is inspiring—it motivates me every day and reminds me why I’m proud to be part of PMG.
Melodie Cottingham
Convergent Video/Audio Director
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NIBCO
Awardco has definitely helped us do recognition even better. Recognizing someone you work with, even if you don’t see them every day, has been empowering.
Ashley Martin
President & CEO
Dubai Airports
We were looking for a simple yet effective platform with a user-friendly interface, and Awardco ticked all the boxes. Through Awardco, we’ve been able to integrate multiple recognition touchpoints into one platform.
Maha Salem
Senior Manager, Rewards & Recognition, Dubai Airports
The Nest Schools
Automation is something that is really important for us—we try to automate as much as we can so that we can focus on what's important. And Awardco's automation and integrations have fit in perfectly.
Brittany Madonna
Senior VP of Marketing & Communications
 
 

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. That 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. That 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. That 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. That 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. That 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. That 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

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

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