Empower educators, engage staff, and streamline communications

Educational institutions thrive when faculty, staff, and administrators stay connected. HR Cloud’s Workmates platform helps schools, universities, and other educational industries improve communication, increase collaboration, and enhance employee engagement, so they can focus on what truly matters: providing top-notch education services.

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“Workmates gives us the most flexibility in how we target our audience. The platform helps us share targeted content by location, by department, or within a respective channel, which has helped us improve our communications efforts.”

Andrea Bermudez

Organizational & Talent Development Manager

Why Workmates

Workmates ensures that every member of your educational institution benefits from seamless communication, collaboration, and engagement tools.

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Enhance communications across your campus

Emails and traditional bulletin boards are no longer enough to keep faculty and staff informed. HR Cloud’s Workmates transforms past communication methods into a modern, real-time experience, ensuring that important updates, events, and emergency notifications reach the right people instantly.

Instant announcements and news feeds Streamline coordination between departments while giving user groups access to information in the way they choose: direct messaging, group chats, group channels, discussion boards, and more.
SMS and collaboration Ensure that faculty, staff, and administrators stay updated with key policies, events, and institutional developments.
Newsletters Workmates makes it easy to create highly engaging, multimedia newsletters with a simple drag-and-drop editor. Say goodbye to mass emails that rarely appeal to individuals and transform your communications with targeted messages that truly resonate.

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Engagement

Engage and recognize your educators and staff

Teachers and support staff are at the heart of every institution, and their engagement directly impacts student success. Workmates give you proven tools to boost morale and make sure each employee feels like a valued member of the team.

Employee recognition and rewards Any employee can recognize a coworker’s hard work or celebrate their specific achievements with kudos, awards, and customizable rewards programs.
Surveys and feedback tools Gather employee insights through pulse surveys and engagement metrics to foster a more satisfied workforce.
Digital Signage Workmates works with existing digital signage to keep students, faculty, and staff informed at all times. Broadcast important announcements, safety alerts, event details, and other updates in high-traffic areas such as student centers, libraries, and dining halls.

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Schools with engaged staff report better student outcomes.

50%

of teachers feel disengaged at work, with many citing low morale as a contributing factor to burnout.

10%

teacher turnover by the end of the 2021–2022 school year, highlighting the growing challenges in teacher retention.

44%

of K-12 teachers report feeling burned out often or always, revealing the deep impact of stress on the workforce.

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Download HR Cloud’s resources to see how Workmates can improve employee communication, collaboration, and engagement – all to help your teams operate more effectively.

Frequently asked questions

How can schools improve teacher morale and collaboration?

Fostering open communication, recognizing achievements, and encouraging teamwork are key to improving teacher morale. Tools like Workmates help streamline collaboration and create a positive, connected environment.

What are effective strategies for supporting professional development for educators?

Offering ongoing learning opportunities and clear feedback helps teachers grow. Workmates track professional development goals and facilitate feedback, supporting teachers’ career growth.

How can schools improve communication between staff and administration?

Clear, real-time communication between staff and leadership is essential. Workmates simplifies this by providing an easy platform for sharing updates and feedback across teams.

How can schools increase staff productivity and engagement?

Reducing administrative tasks and fostering engagement increases productivity. Workmates help by streamlining workflows and boosting motivation through recognition and feedback.

How can school leaders create a supportive and inclusive culture?

Recognition, open dialogue, and inclusivity are key. Workmates support leaders by providing tools for real-time recognition and feedback, creating a more inclusive and supportive environment.