Case Study: Severfield Connects Its Remote Workforce with Oak Engage

Severfield Connects Their Remote Workforce with Oak

Severfield, a leading structural steel manufacturer, faced a significant challenge in engaging its 1,400-strong workforce, which was split between office staff and remote, deskless employees in factories and construction sites. Their previous SharePoint intranet was limited and unfriendly, leaving their deskless workers disconnected and reliant on outdated printed communications. They needed a modern digital solution from a vendor like Oak Engage to connect everyone instantly.

Oak Engage implemented its digital workplace platform for Severfield, enabling rapid deployment even during the COVID-19 crisis. The solution, named Connect, featured a dedicated homepage for urgent updates and a social timeline. The results were immediate and substantial: Oak achieved a 95% employee engagement rate and 99.5% of staff viewed key business messages within hours of them being sent, successfully connecting the entire workforce.

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Anna Gray

Head of Marketing and Communications