{"id":4528,"date":"2022-01-07T13:19:39","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T13:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/43.204.200.242\/hr-glossary\/deskless-workers\/"},"modified":"2024-02-13T12:07:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T06:37:12","slug":"deskless-workers","status":"publish","type":"hr-glossary","link":"https:\/\/akriviahcm.com\/resources\/hr-glossary\/deskless-workers","title":{"rendered":"Deskless Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW189243317 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189243317 BCX0\">The term deskless worker refers to employees who do not have assigned offices and workspace. They comprise a growing proportion of the workforce and are on the front lines of creating and selling the products we enjoy today. They are often provided with fewer safeguards than traditional office environments, putting them at risk from a global pandemic.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW189243317 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190698548 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190698548 BCX0\">Challenges of the deskless workforce<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW190698548 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239451461 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239451461 BCX0\">Organizations that employ many <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/akriviahcm.com\/resources\/hr-glossary\/blue-collar-workers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue-collar workers<\/a><\/strong> have a more challenging time retaining and attracting top talent because blue-collar workers are less loyal and more likely to change jobs. Turnover rates are high in many industries that employ deskless workers. Many organizations have difficulty lowering it because resources are wasted when employees leave.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW239451461 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW95865708 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95865708 BCX0\">Deskless workers are often on the front lines of their companies. They work on factory or shop floors, in the field collecting data, or on the road providing services. This can make it difficult for managers and employers to reach out to them when there is something important to communicate.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW95865708 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW10481860 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10481860 BCX0\">Deskless workers often feel disconnected from the organization or group because of poor communication between employers and employees. Furthermore, some deskless workers believe that their employers do not value them.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW10481860 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW71708042 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71708042 BCX0\">Employees who work from home often face the same challenges as those who work in the office to find relevant information. However, frontline workers tend to have less access to technology, making it more difficult to locate the information they need.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW71708042 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Office workers use more communication and engagement tools than frontline employees in many organizations. Such tools allow them to stay in touch with colleagues and superiors, which increases employee engagement. On the other hand, frontline employees may feel disconnected from the rest of the organization. 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