Communication & Engagement
Employee communication and engagement providers for UK employers
Employee communication and engagement providers help employers reach their whole workforce, including frontline and deskless staff, through internal communication platforms, employee apps and engagement tools. Strong internal communication is also what makes the rest of a benefits package land, since benefits nobody knows about deliver little value.
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The right choice depends on your workforce mix and what you need to communicate. The providers below cover social intranets, frontline apps and engagement-led tools. Compare their profiles, then run a free Benefits Healthcheck to see how communication scores in your package.
What to look for in a communication and engagement provider
Reaching deskless staff
If much of your workforce has no company email, prioritise a mobile-first app that reaches people where they are.
Communication versus engagement
Some tools focus on broadcasting information; others on two-way engagement and feedback. Decide which problem you are solving first.
Integration with existing tools
Check how the platform fits with the systems your teams already use, from HR software to messaging tools, to avoid fragmenting attention.
Measurement
Look for reach and read metrics. Knowing whether messages land is what lets you improve benefits communication over time.
Frequently asked questions
Why does internal communication matter for employee benefits?
Benefits only deliver value when staff know about them and understand how to use them. Poor communication is a common reason good benefits go unused.
What is a deskless or frontline employee?
A deskless or frontline employee works away from a desk and often without a company email, such as in retail, hospitality, manufacturing or care. Reaching them needs mobile-first tools.
How do engagement platforms differ from intranets?
Traditional intranets focus on storing and broadcasting information. Modern engagement platforms add two-way interaction, feedback and mobile access for the whole workforce.
Not sure what you need?
See where communication and engagement fits in your benefits package
Run a free PerkIQ Benefits Healthcheck for a scored view of your whole package, including communication and engagement, in under five minutes.
