Digital signage for the workplace: An operational necessity for safety, compliance, and communication

Digital signage is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have for modern workplaces. Over a third of organizations already use some form of display technology to share information,stay compliant, guide visitors, and keep teams safe. What’s changing now is how that signage works. Static posters and siloed displays can’t keep up with today’s pace of work or the demands of safety and compliance. Smart, connected signage has become critical infrastructure—helping operations teams communicate in real time, reinforce safety standards, and create a more connected employee experience.

In the work environment, digital signage solutions utilize workplace displays, including televisions, kiosks, check-in tablets, room signs, and workstation monitors to show dynamic content. Instead of static posters and maps on the wall, digital signage allows operations professionals to easily update and disseminate important information to workers and visitors at every location in real time.

Simple, scalable signage is not just an engaging new part of a connected workplace ecosystem, it’s also critical infrastructure that helps you manage communications, culture, and safety. 

Why digital signage for the workplace? 

Today’s employees expect safe, ergonomic spaces and clear, rapid communication. A centralized digital signage solution is a simple and scalable way to meet these needs while bringing you these key benefits: 

Real time connectivity: Coordinated digital signage keeps employees, visitors, and contractors informed across all your locations. You can automatically remind workers of events and office policies, display floorplans, and get notified of device outages. 

Enhanced safety: Going digital means you can post safety and compliance standards while instantly pushing emergency alerts and notifications. This is particularly important in manufacturing and lab environments where phones are restricted or not every individual has access to a screen. 

Operational and cost efficiency: Fragmented, outdated systems are expensive. Replacing legacy tools with a centralized platform for digital signage eliminates costs associated with printing and design, and empowers everyone—not just IT—to update content quickly.

Better experiences: Idle screens leave convenience and brand value on the table. Imagine being able to customize menus, weather reports, wayfinding maps, and visitor messaging with your unique brand look and voice. 

Introducing Envoy Screens 

With Envoy Screens, signage joins the same unified ecosystem as our emergency alerts and visitor management tools, so every surface in your workplace can keep employees safe and informed. Purpose-built for the workplace–not for commercial entertainment or events–Screens works seamlessly with Envoy solutions like Rooms, Visitors, and Emergency Notifications to bring you live content, including meeting room schedules, event agendas, safety information, and cultural moments.

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Screens helps Facilities, HR, and IT teams engage employees, promote safety, and manage content globally without a complex backend or expensive hardware. Our simple all-in-one signage solution eliminates the need to re-pair devices every year and makes visual communication accessible for every team, not just technical employees. 

Whether you manage an office or manufacturing floor, Screens delivers relevant, rotating, and reliable information, helping you build a safer and more connected workplace. 


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Ready to support real-time connectivity, safety, and culture with dynamic displays that leverage your existing infrastructure? Get a demo of Envoy Screens. 

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