Empower your frontline with an employee communications app

Discover the power of a mobile-first employee app that brings communication, clarity, and support to frontline, deskless, and office employees — wherever work happens.

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What is an employee communication app (today)?

An employee communication app is a mobile-first platform that connects frontline, deskless, and office employees to company updates, conversations, and information in one place. It supports real-time communication and sharing across the organization, helping create a consistent employee experience no matter where work happens. Modern employee communication apps like Staffbase increasingly use AI to surface relevant information, personalize messages, and help employees find answers faster.

4 reasons your company needs a frontline-ready employee communication app in 2026

No. 1

Connect every employee — especially the frontline

An employee communication app acts as a mobile-first digital bridge that connects frontline, deskless, and office employees in one shared space. Real-time updates, targeted messaging, and social features ensure everyone stays informed and connected, no matter where or how they work.

No. 2

Improve productivity with communication that’s easy to find

When communication is centralized in a mobile app, employees spend less time searching and more time doing their jobs. Important updates, company news, and knowledge are always accessible, while AI helps surface the most relevant information so employees can quickly find answers and make informed decisions.

No. 3

Reduce tool overload with one frontline touchpoint

Frontline employees don’t need more apps — they need one reliable place to access communication, tasks, and essential information. A mobile-first employee communication app serves as the single frontline touchpoint, reducing app clutter and helping employees navigate their workday more easily, without switching between disconnected tools.

No. 4

Communicate across languages with AI, without losing consistency

AI-powered translation enables organizations to reach global and frontline teams with one shared message, delivered in the right language and context. Employees stay aligned without content duplication, disconnected analytics, or fragmented conversations.

Reaching a 70% non-desk workforce with SAK Construction

“The app has been a great success when it comes to streamlining communication across the company. Now, we can easily spread targeted, relevant information instead of using large mailer blasts."

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Key benefits of the Staffbase Employee App

Drive adoption from day one

The Staffbase Employee App is designed to get adopted — not just launched. With full branding, flexible distribution, and secure login options that don’t require a corporate email address, every employee can get connected quickly. From the app icon to push notifications, the experience feels familiar, trusted, and clearly owned by your organization, removing common barriers to adoption across frontline and deskless teams.

Help employees find answers and get work done with Employee AI

Instead of scrolling feeds or searching across systems, employees can ask questions and get instant, company-aligned answers. Powered by Employee AI, the Staffbase Employee App connects information, tools, and services so employees can find policies, complete tasks, and access support in seconds — improving efficiency and reducing friction throughout the workday.

Reach every employee in their language

With AI-powered translation, the Staffbase Employee App delivers consistent communication across languages and locations without duplicating content or fragmenting engagement data. Employees receive the same message in the language they understand, while organizations maintain one source of truth, shared interactions, and clear analytics.

Own one reliable frontline touchpoint

The Staffbase Employee App brings communication, tools, and employee services together in one mobile-first touchpoint. Employees can access content online or offline and receive urgent updates when timing matters most, making the app a dependable backbone for daily operations and critical moments alike.

Turn communication into measurable impact

With in-depth analytics, sentiment insights, and AI-supported editorial workflows, the Staffbase Employee App helps teams understand what resonates and what drives adoption. Communication becomes measurable and strategic, enabling organizations to align messaging with business goals and continuously improve employee experience.

Reach, engage and connect with Staffbase’s employee communication app

Staffbase’s leading employee app helps you reach your staff, no matter where they’re located. It provides one central place for communication, engagement, and services.

Engage and empower all employees

Communities and Social Walls

Foster vibrant employee communities by creating user groups that enable seamless interaction. Post updates, react with Celebrate or Support emojis, comment, and utilize hashtags and @mentions for effective communication. Encourage a sense of unity and engagement throughout the organization with the employee communication app.

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Provide personalized experiences

Guided Journeys for Moments that Matter

Staffbase's guided journeys automatically curate content for significant employee milestones, such as onboarding, role transitions, and change communication. This proactive approach ensures effective preboarding, seamless onboarding, and thoughtful offboarding, fostering a culture of communication and unity within the organization.

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Access to information and services

Centralized Resource Access

Streamline operations by offering employees a central hub for essential resources, documents, and files. This approach eliminates the hassle of searching through multiple systems, ensuring efficient information retrieval that optimizes workflows and boosts overall productivity. Elevate efficiency and productivity with a user-friendly launchpad providing swift access to essential tools and third-party systems.

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Admin just got easier with Staffbase’s internal communication app

Intuitive setup for effortless collaboration among admins and editors

The employee communication app is easy for admins and editors to set up, whether they are technical or not. Collaborate smoothly on strategic communications using shared editorial calendars and collaborative editing workflows. This teamwork empowers internal communications staff, boosts engagement, and breaks down communication silos.

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The Best Mobile Apps for Employee Experience on the Market

Download the report to read an independent analysis of the Staffbase Employee App, including product highlights and key benefits compared to the rest. See how Staffbase can support key communications scenarios for you and your business.

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5 reasons enterprises love the Staffbase Employee Communications App

Tailored customization

Enhance your internal communications app with Staffbase's extensive API and SDK toolkit. Customize your communication hub using over 150 developed services, giving you the tools to tailor your employee communication app for success.

Simplified download process

Eliminate adoption barriers with a reputable mobile app that reflects your brand. Easily accessible via public app stores, it maximizes user engagement and ROI. With an impeccable 100% delivery success rate, the mobile app ensures a seamless authentication and sign-on process. This cross-platform availability simplifies the download process for all users.

Branded trust and recognition

Keep your communication app's visual elements consistent — colors, fonts, name, and icons. This unified branding builds familiarity and trust, making the app easy to adopt. The user-friendly design and recognizable branding boost employee confidence and engagement with mobile app content, helping you achieve your internal communication goals.

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Security certification

At Staffbase, safeguarding your employee app is our top priority. We focus on security and compliance to protect your company's sensitive information. With ISO 27001 security certification and GDPR compliance, you can trust the safety of your data. Our platform also ensures controlled access to files, allowing secure retrieval from repositories such as SharePoint and Google Drive. Your data security is assured with us.

Translation in 110 languages

Today’s workforce is global. That's why we've made it simple for you to enhance your employee communication using the app's translation features. This powerful tool transcends language barriers, offering automated translation services in over 110 languages. Embrace enhanced global communication as you effortlessly bridge language gaps and promote a culture of inclusivity.

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Empower your workforce with the most trusted employee app

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How your staff can set up the employee communication app in 5 easy steps

No. 1

Visit an App Store

Open your preferred app store — Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

No. 2

Search and Select

Look up your company's app name or search for "Staffbase Employee App." Once found, select the app.

No. 3

Install and Open

Install the app and open it on your device.

No. 4

Sign In

Navigate to the Sign-In tab and use your credentials to log in.

No. 5

User Profile

Complete the employee profile with relevant information.

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