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FRONTLINE IMPACT AWARDS

Frontline Leaders and their teams are the backbone of our economy. For the third year in a row we’re thrilled to present our newest take on Frontline Awards with new categories, and an all new award!

So, Who will you nominate?

This year we are showcasing leaders who are making a positive impact on their frontline teams with all-new awards on a global stage! We’re looking for leaders who:

  • Advocate for the frontline workforce
  • Use Beekeeper in a cool way
  • Always think of new ways to improve the employee experience
  • Just have an amazing story to share
PS: You can nominate yourself too! Give yourself the shout out you deserve and tell us your story. Also…winners get $500 each! 

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How It Works

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Complete the form to submit your nomination. Nominations will be accepted through August 8th.

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We’ll reach out to all nominees to get more details about their story and determine finalists

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Our judges will review the submissions and pick the top 7 winners across the globe.

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We’ll announce the winners at the 2024 Frontline Success Summit during a live award show!


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HR Professionals

Discover best practices from
experts on employee retention and engagement, simplifying HR processes, and ensuring critical information reaches your entire workforce.

Operation Leaders

Learn how to improve business processes, frontline productivity,
and workplace safety to increase your organization’s bottom line.

Communication Leaders

Uncover the strategies for effective internal communications to cultivate an engaged and informed workforce.

The Frontline Impact Awards are live at #FSS24!

OUR AGENDA OVERVIEW

Morning Sessions

11 AM - 11:15 AM

Coffee & Networking

10 AM - 11 AM

Proven Strategies to Supercharge Frontline Success

In this session we'll explore the winning strategies that pave the way to frontline success. Moreover, various industry leaders will provide practical insights into the essential pillars that drive thriving frontline operations. Finally, we'll give you a sneak peek of our product roadmap 2024 that will reshape the landscape of Frontline Success Solutions.

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Masterclasses

Go beyond theory and learn exactly how industry leaders are tackling top frontline business challenges. In our 60-minute masterclasses, we provide you with practical knowledge, learnings and inspiration on topics that impact your business success, such as employee experience, digitization of paper-based processes, and world-class employee communications. You can implement the knowledge gained from the master classes directly.

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Elevate Connection with World Class Communications

In a challenging labor market, businesses can’t afford to keep their frontline employees in the dark. Businesses thrive when information is shared, and employees, armed with the right information, can have a significant impact on organisational success. In this masterclass, you'll learn how to empower your frontline employees by implementing transparent communication strategies. Discover proven methods for effectively sharing information and fostering a culture of open dialogue.

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

From Paper to Pixels: The Power of Digital Transformation

While communication within many industries is already fully digitized, many frontline operations lag far behind in terms of digitalization. Schedules are handed out on paper, employees receive their tasks in a top-down manner, but rarely have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with management, and lack of communication leads to a lack of team spirit. In this masterclass, you'll learn how to transform your frontline operations by harnessing the power of digital tools and strategies.

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

The Power of Competitive Employee Experience

In the pursuit of positive business outcomes, more and more companies have recognized a pivotal factor that holds the key to success: employee experience. A competitive employee experience is essential for creating an engaged, motivated, and productive workforce that significantly contributes to the success of the organization. In this masterclass, we'll explore the approaches and proven strategies that promote a positive employee experience.

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Buffet Lunch & Networking

Afternoon Workshops

Get practical solutions you can use in your business. Enjoy our 60-minute hands-on workshops with industry leaders on topics such as: key strategies for employee engagement, change management and workplace safety.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Implementing the most impactful safety initiatives

Building a culture of safety. After joining this session, you're going to have the tools to decide your most impactful safety initiative to implement, while having the tools and knowledge to take it from idea to action. Facilitated by industry experts and having the opportunity to discuss best practices with your peers, you'll leave this session having a clear plan of action to make your workplace safer.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

How Leaders Master Change Management

As a business leader, progress comes from driving change across your organization. Not driving change can be costly. In this session, we're going to run a hands on workshop to develop key initiatives that drive change in your organization. While learning from industry leaders - you'll discuss with other executives the best ways to drive change and walk away with a plan.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Employee engagement strategies that work

Engaged employees drive better customer satisfaction. In this workshop, we're going to provide inspiration for new employee engagement initiatives you can implement when you return to the office. Facilitated by industry experts - you'll work with your peers to discuss best practices and walk away with a plan to further your employee engagement initiatives.

Afternoon Sessions

3 PM - 4:15 PM

Frontline Hero Awards

Frontline teams are the backbone of our economy. After a challenging few years, we're excited to celebrate our frontline heroes at our 2023 Frontline Hero Awards! We've asked our customers to nominate a team member who went above and beyond to make a difference over the past year. We're excited to reveal the winners!

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3 PM - 4:30 PM

Surprising Truths for Frontline Success: Unveiling a Vision for Empowered Frontline Employees

In this session, our CEO, Cris Grossmann, will share the key findings from our Frontline Success Survey 2024 that are shaping the future of frontline work. You'll gain invaluable insights that will enable your organisations to cultivate a thriving frontline culture and achieve remarkable results.

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3 PM - 4:30 PM

From Stress to Success: Turning Team Anxiety into a Competitive Edge

With 75% of workers identifying change as a leading cause of stress (Korn Ferry, 2019), managing anxiety becomes critical to fostering high-performing teams. For managers and directors of frontline workers, your ability to navigate your people through these challenges is vital to your organization's success. In this keynote, Dr. Luana leverages her extensive research and clinical expertise to help managers identify the real source of burnout - avoidance - and provides science-driven strategies to overcome it, fostering resilience and cohesion within teams.

6:30 PM - ONWARD

Dinners

4:30 PM - 6 PM

Networking Reception

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Afternoon Coffee & Networking

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Doors Open & Check-In

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome & Beekeeper Keynote

Join Cris Grossmann, CEO of Beekeeper, for an inspiring keynote on the core principles of frontline success. Discover powerful insights fueled by real-world data and customer stories that demonstrate how frontline workers are not only the backbone but the driving force behind every thriving organization. Cris will unveil a proven framework for frontline success and share the inspiring journey of a customer who continually transforms their workforce. He will also emphasize the importance of making frontline lives easier to build an engaged, equipped, and connected workforce. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how making frontline lives easier isn’t just an operational goal—it’s the key to unlocking sustained business growth.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Keynote: Engagement Economics, The ROI of a Connected Workforce.

Are you ready for the Engagement Academy? In the frontline workplace, priorities often diverge: executives focus on revenue, operations on innovation, HR on people, managers on efficiency, and employees just want to do their best work. Christie will walk us through how by understanding what connection means to employees at all levels, you can deliver a better employee experience, ensuring everyone gets what they need while simultaneously setting your company up for long-term, scalable success.

This deep dive session will be followed by a 15 minute Ask Me Anything.

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Morning Coffee & Networking

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Finding Common Ground: Building Comms & Culture Across Large, Multi-Property & Distributed Teams

Engaging a large, geographically dispersed staff across multiple properties with hundreds of team members presents unique communication challenges. How do you ensure everyone feels heard, valued, and part of a cohesive team culture? Join Pinehurst Resort and Resorts World New York where we will delve into their successful strategies for:

  • Foster Open Communication: Discover how to encourage employee voice and feedback across departments + properties.
  • Recognition that Resonates: Explore how to implemented recognition programs that motivate and boost morale for a physically dispersed team.
  • One Culture, Many Locations: Learn how to cultivate a strong company culture that unites your multi-property workforce.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

No More FOMO: Building a Connected Employee Experience your Employees Won’t Want to Miss Out On!

Looking to create a thriving employee experience from day one? From onboarding and internal communications, to career development, productivity, and everything in between - create a connected employee journey that increases job satisfaction, motivation, and workplace unity.

Learn how HR and Corporate Communications can come together to to:

  • Build a Single Source of Truth: Empower employees with easy access to all the tools and information they need to succeed, eliminating confusion and wasted time
  • Boost Morale and Teamwork: Foster a stronger company workplace by celebrating achievements, facilitating connections between team members, and breaking down silos between leadership and your staff
  • Nurture and grow your diverse, talented workforce: Promote continuous feedback, internal comms transparency, and career advancement opportunities as part of the ultimate employee journey

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Bridging the Learning Gap: How Integrated Training & Communication Boosts Your Frontline Workforce

Disconnected frontline teams, fragmented training, and low engagement are roadblocks to a thriving workforce. How can you bridge the gap and drive peak performance from your frontline teams?

Join Flagger Force and EduMe and gain actionable insights to:

  • Revolutionize Communication: Discover how Flagger Force leveraged Beekeeper to unify their frontline and boost engagement by customizing the digital experience for frontline communications and learning
  • Train Smarter, Not Harder: Explore EduMe's innovative platform and learn how Flagger Force integrated it seamlessly with Beekeeper to enhance training effectiveness and safety compliance
  • Build a Culture of Growth: Uncover strategies to empower your frontline with real-time access to information and development opportunities, boosting retention and performance

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Beyond the High Five: Building a Culture of Recognition & Growth

Motivation and feeling appreciated go hand in hand. In this session, ConMet and BucketList discuss using rewards and recognition to keep your best people happy and feeling valued. Go from Challenges to Results:

  • Feeling Heard & Valued: Discover how to increase the sentiment that your frontline feels listened to by implementing effective feedback loops, surveys, and communication channels
  • From Recognition to Retention: Explore ConMet's winning tactics for rewarding and recognizing achievements, fostering a sense of belonging, and positioning yourselves as an employer of choice in the competitive recruitment landscape of skilled labor
  • When your team is happy, they want to stay! Learn how to leverage real-time access to information, internal job postings, and data-driven HR analytics to support your frontline's growth and development, ultimately reducing turnover

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Unleash the Power of Authenticity: Communication Strategies to Ignite the Frontline

Unlock the power of personalized communication with HyLife’s innovative approach! By creating "persona accounts" for different departments, they’ve empowered leaders to craft messages that truly connect with their teams—all while saving time for their lean communications team. HyLife’s strategy of clear, concise, and timely messaging is inspiring organic engagement and making communication more impactful than ever. By blending corporate-driven content with grassroots creativity, HyLife has ignited authentic interactions that drive productivity and engagement. Learn how their approach can elevate your frontline communications, making it more real, fun, and connected to business goals.

  • Empowering Tailored Communication: Learn how HyLife’s persona accounts allow leaders to create team-specific content that resonates and saves time.
  • Authentic Engagement through Corporate and Grassroots Content: Discover how blending corporate-driven content with organic creativity sparks authentic frontline interactions.
  • Clear, Concise, and Timely Messaging: See how a focused communications strategy built on clarity and timeliness boosts productivity and connects employees to the company’s core values.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Connecting at the Core: Achieve Company Goals by Building Trust Between your Frontline and Leadership

Feeling the disconnect between your employees and the goals and objectives that your leadership team seeks to achieve? Join Hercules Industries and learn how they are harnessing the power of communication and collaboration to foster trust, open communication, and engagement and make an impact on the bottom line. Topics include:

  • Going From Disconnected to Engaged: Discover how Hercules transformed their employee experience, connecting with a diverse frontline including manufacturing, warehouse, and unionized workers
  • Content Strategies that Work: Explore how Hercules developed targeted communication campaigns to share essential resources, benefits information, training materials, and company updates, ensuring all employees have the information they need
  • Building Trust & Transparency: Hear how Hercules cultivated a culture of open communication among all employee segments, including non-English speakers, and how they have given their employee owners visibility into company KPIs
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Learn Hercules' strategies for tracking engagement, measuring success, and optimizing their communication efforts, and how they've used this data to show executives the impact of employee engagement
  • The Power of a Dedicated Champion: See how assigning a communications SME significantly streamlined their communication efforts and maximized their impact

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Final Afternoon Coffee & Networking

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Ditch the Paper: Get Started and Go Digital with Forms and Workflows

So you've successfully achieved your comms goals and your teams are collaborating better than ever! So what's next? Join Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Senske Services for practical tips and real-world examples of how they have digitized key processes and forms - and you can, too! In this session, you'll learn:

  • Start with Comms, Expand with Productivity: Learn how Meskwaki Bingo Casino is transforming their employee experience by integrating operational processes like call-outs, scheduling, and other HR/employee forms, as well as streamlining workflows for a more efficient work environment
  • The Power of Paperless: Explore how Senske Services digitized key forms like vehicle inspections, off-cycle compensation, and FMLA requests, improving internal transparency, reduced errors, and saving valuable time for both employees and managers, increasing their sense of pride and ownership to their work
  • Building a Winning Game Plan: Gain insights from both companies on how they secured leadership buy-in, developed a strategic launch plan, are progressing towards increasing retention, and promote user adoption through targeted engagement initiatives

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Next-Level Comms: Amplify the Power of Your Employee Engagement Strategy

By empowering employee champions to share stories, celebrate successes, and foster a sense of community, Mortenson has created a thriving culture of connection and ambassadorship. Whether you're struggling with siloed teams or simply want to learn practical strategies to increase user adoption and get the most from your communications channels, this session is packed with valuable insights. In this session, you'll discover:

• The Power of Decentralized Content: Explore how Mortenson created "persona accounts" for different departments, allowing them to tailor content to specific teams, saving time for their lean communications team

• Engagement Strategies that Work: Discover Mortenson's strategies for internal recruitment, recognition programs, and fun, engaging campaigns

• Building a Champion Network: Gain insights on how their company developed a tiered champion program with operating group, project, and culture champions who drive adoption, engagement, and content creation

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Workflow Wizardry: Efficiency Hacks for Busy Frontline Operations

Is your operations and HR teams feeling overwhelmed by manual processes and repetitive tasks? Join Joe, Defined Fitness' very own "Workflow Wizard," for an interactive session packed with practical tips and real-world examples to transform into an efficiency powerhouse! In this session, you'll learn:

  • From Mountains of Paper to Operations Zen: Discover how Defined Fitness streamlined operations and boosted team morale by automating HR, Facilities, and Accounting processes like recruiting, performance management, purchase orders, and more. The use cases are endless!
  • Workflow Hacks for Busy Teams: Uncover techniques for building efficient workflows that save time, reduce errors, and empower your frontline teams to focus on what matters most - the members and customers!
  • Engagement & Retention Magic: Learn how Defined Fitness tracks key metrics to demonstrate the business impact of digitizing their operational processes, including increased employee engagement, reduced turnover, and improved member satisfaction

3:30 PM - 3:55 PM

Beekeeper Product Roadmap & Vision 2025

Prepare to be inspired as we take you on a journey into Beekeeper’s vision for 2025! In this keynote, we’ll explore how we’re redefining frontline work, empowering teams to communicate, collaborate, and succeed like never before. With our bold roadmap ahead, we’re committed to making frontline lives easier and businesses more successful by continuing to innovate and lead the charge in frontline success.

Join us for this exclusive look into the future—this is the session you won’t want to miss!

3:55 PM - 4:05 PM

Makeready Executive Keynote

4:05 PM - 4:45 PM

Frontline Impact Awards

4:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Evening Reception

#FSS24: Connect
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  • 9 Educational Sessions

  • Speakers from 5 Industries

  • Live CMS Working Sessions

  • Branded Swag + Delicious Food

  • Advanced User Content

Join us September 10, 2024 – Nashville, Tennessee

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