Firstup, the pioneer of intelligent communication and engagement platforms for the workforce, today announced it has been named a winner of the 2026 Lighthouse Tech Awards for Best Comprehensive Employee Experience Solution, presented by Lighthouse Research & Advisory.
Firstup was honored for its platform that helps organizations cut through information overload and reach employees through personalized, data-driven communication journeys. By delivering the right information to the right employee at the right time, the platform ensures employees understand what actions to take and why those actions matter to the business.
For many organizations, the biggest barrier to improving employee experience is simply reaching employees in the first place. Traditional internal communication tools like email and intranets often fail to reach large portions of the workforce, particularly frontline and deskless employees who may not have regular access to those channels. When communication fails to reach the people doing the work, alignment breaks down and even the best strategies fail to lead to results.
“Winning a Lighthouse Tech Award is a meaningful validation of the impact our customers are achieving with Firstup,” said Bill Schuh, CEO of Firstup. “Organizations today are navigating constant change, and employees need clarity more than ever. When employees receive the information relevant to their role through the channel that works best for them, it drives engagement and boosts morale and productivity, helping them contribute more effectively to business success.”
“Firstup shows how a unified platform can improve the employee experience by delivering personalized communication and actionable insights at scale,” said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer of Lighthouse Research & Advisory. “Its combination of AI-driven targeting and strong governance helps organizations engage employees with greater confidence.”
The company continues to innovate in AI, including the recent launch of Firstup AI, a comprehensive AI suite purpose-built to drive strategic outcomes across the enterprise. Today, Firstup connects more than 17 million employees globally and is trusted by organizations including Boeing, Colgate-Palmolive, Dow, Providence, Tesco and Toyota to improve workforce alignment, engagement and business performance.
