UpLinc is Lincoln Electric’s new internal communication solution to provide convenient options to access company news and information. UpLinc can deliver news to either a work device or to your personal devices – whether a smartphone, tablet or computer. This will allow you to stay informed and engage with leadership and colleagues remotely. News and company updates will continue to be offered on the Company’s intranet, GlobalLinc.
While not required, we recommend that you allow push notifications. This allows the UpLinc platform to send you short messages that highlight important new communications and reminders if there are upcoming events or sign-up deadlines.
No. The use of UpLinc is voluntary and it is not required for you to complete your job duties or responsibilities. For those interested in mobile access to company news and information, we encourage you to give it a try.
Yes – we want you to engage with UpLinc and be part of the conversation. At launch, you will be able to interact with content with likes and comments. In the future, we will be adding new channels and opportunities for you to post stories and photos directly onto UpLinc yourself.
Once you download the app or go to the Internet portal to register, you will either use your existing Lincoln Electric user name and password (if you have one), or you will be prompted to create your own user name and password to use on UpLinc. If creating your own user name and password, there is a second step to the registration that will ask for your family name and birth date.
No, Lincoln Electric will not have access to other data on your phone outside of the app. The company will not be able to monitor your location or activities.
FirstUp is the application that powers the UpLinc communications platform. You need to download “FirstUp” to get access and use UpLinc.
The system tracks activity but reports at the aggregated level, so personal details are not disclosed. Metrics are used to help the communication team improve your experience through preferred story types and formats.
If you add a ‘like’ or a comment to a story, your name will be posted alongside your feedback.
SocialChorus is the developer of the FirstUp application that powers UpLinc.
Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Once you have created your account and successfully entered into the UpLinc platform, you will be able to consult a full UpLinc platform privacy notice, which will outline how we process your personal data in the context of your use of UpLinc.
Safety and your work deliverables should always come first while at work. Please ensure you are following facility rules for where and when you are able to access a mobile device.
No, using UpLinc is voluntary, and news and company updates will continue to be offered on the Company’s intranet, GlobalLinc.
UpLinc is free to download and use for Lincoln Electric employees. Data rates may apply for employees who use the mobile app on their personal devices. We recommend that employees use WIFI to avoid data rates.
If you can not find a solution to your issue in this FAQ document, then please contact your Global IT Helpdesk. Their contact information can be found: https://uplinc.lincolnelectric.com/help-desk.html and on the UpLinc Hub channel in the resources section.
Please see the home page for step-by-step instructions.
Click the "Forgot your password?" link on the sign-in page. You will be asked to complete the user verification questions again (your family name and date of birth). If correct, you will be able to set up a new password.
Access the internet-based portal at: https://advocate.socialchorus.com/leco/leco/welcome