What exactly are social intranets? And how will it benefit my business? Will staff be wasting their time sharing holiday photos and chatting or will there be enhanced connections and an improved company culture? Use the social intranet category to discover the answers to these questions and much more.
The truth is social intranets have had something of a bad press with some business owners likening them to social media sites like Facebook or Twitter. However, far from being the time waster that some employers fear, a social intranet can have a positive impact on the workplace by improving internal communications, increasing opportunities for joint working and enhancing team spirit.
Use this category to learn all about social intranets. Discover the potential pitfalls and how to avoid them and find out how to deploy a social intranet to gain maximum advantage in your business. This category provides an honest appraisal of the pros and cons relating to social intranets as well as plenty of practical examples and tips.
Building connections and streamlining communication are everyday issues for franchisee partners. Franchise intranet software offers a cost-effective solution. Franchise Network Solutions Franchises are now big business. According to the International Franchise...
The pace of change in today’s digital workplace is fast and furious. And the world of intranet software is no exception. Keeping on top of new trends and technological advances is challenging when your daily work is so full-on. The good news is that we’ve done all the...
"Traditional intranets are dead — modern intranets are alive and well," declared research and consulting firm Gartner in a recent report. Intranet software has indeed come a long way since its first appearance in the 1990s. Intranet platforms are thriving in today's...
Every business owner knows that a productive and engaged workforce depends on internal communication, collaboration, and information sharing. However, these can be hard to achieve if you manage teams of deskless and frontline workers or remote employees. The good news...
According to Microsoft, over 200k organizations use Sharepoint, and there are some great reasons to do so: - SharePoint is highly customizable and can be tailored to meet specific business needs. It integrates well with other Microsoft tools like Office365, allowing...
Social Intranets In The Workplace Social intranets have taken the world of employee communication by storm. With flexible working arrangements, hybrid workforces, and mobile computing the norm, it's no wonder social intranet software is at the digital...
All-in-one staff websites that pull together the information and resources staff need is mission-critical. Employee websites (also called intranets) ensure that staff communicate, collaborate and connect from one central hub. No more all-staff emails or overloaded...
The ping of instant messages is now commonplace in organizations worldwide. Many of us already use messaging apps to connect with friends and family, and worldwide, accounts have hit over eight billion. So, it's no surprise that business instant messaging apps have...
Imagine holding the collective knowledge and resources of your business in the palm of your hand. What a powerful tool that would be, right? And that's exactly what you get with a mobile intranet. Everyone and everything is just a tap away with a mobile intranet app....
Many companies spend top dollar on trend-setting customer-facing websites with all the bells and whistles. However, often it’s a different story with their internal versions. If there is one, it’s usually cluttered with outdated content, making it impossible to...
You have been tasked with developing an intranet for an important client. How do you choose the right intranet development option? One that meets the customer’s needs at the right price and with minimum risk to your web development agency. Anyone who has developed a...
The good ol’ water cooler is the heart of many companies. It’s where we go to take a break, rehydrate and chat with our colleagues. However, the benefits of water cooler conversation go far beyond cementing social bonds and recharging our batteries. It also has a...
Once dismissed as clunky, dull document libraries, intranets sometimes got a bad rap. However, the reality is intranets have evolved since those early days. A modern intranet is a vibrant, dynamic corporate hub. They are far removed from the static information...
It’s your own commercial or personal elevator pitch. You could be at a job interview, starting a new role, attending a networking event, or giving a presentation. A self-introduction explains who you are and what you do. It’s how you answer those tell me about...
We don’t need to tell you how critical communication is to your organization’s success. It’s the glue that binds all staff together. However, many businesses mistake information sharing for communication. You may have a cutting-edge CEO vlog and multi-media staff...
Fast, responsive, and relevant, instant messaging (IM) is a game-changer for many businesses. When collaboration and agile decision-making are vital, IM has much to offer companies. Once seen as the preserve of teenagers, IM has moved into the mainstream. And so, for...
In the wake of Covid-19, the intranet has become a critical tool for businesses. That’s the message from 2020 research by Ragan Communications. A part of the digital workplace for several decades now, many businesses have been guilty of taking the intranet for...
Let’s face it, millennials often get bad press. According to the media, they are lazy, entitled, job hoppers that are easily distracted by technology. Defined as those born in the 1980s and 1990s, millennials now make up the largest group of working adults in the US...
Conflict resolution within remote teams is a difficult task for any manager. But when the dispute involves employees who are working remotely, it’s an even bigger challenge. And yet, home working is undoubtedly here to stay. The pandemic has simply fast-tracked what...
Coronavirus lockdown restrictions are gradually being eased in some places around the globe. Over the coming weeks, staff will be swapping their slippers for shoes as they head back into offices and workplaces. While this return to normality is welcome news, business...
Sticky notes. To-do lists. Checklists... Love 'em or hate 'em, there's no denying they help to pull off a project. But as anyone knows who's been involved in a major initiative, there's more required than this humble trio to get things done. Both in our work and in...
Staff working from home is no longer the niche movement it once was. Covid-19 has forced employees and employers to rapidly adapt to this new work situation with almost no notice. Zero planning means the pros and cons of working from home are being uncovered...
The current lockdown across much of the US and countries worldwide has fast-tracked an increasing trend. The number of staff working from home has exploded. Finding ways for staff to connect, share, and engage is more important than ever. An intranet social network...
Every business leader knows that good communication, both internal and external, is essential to success. However, while companies often spend big budgets on customer-facing communications, inter-office communication tools are still dominated by a 30-year-old...
Communications is a perennial thorn in the side of many organizations. It doesn’t seem to matter how hard you try, the report card still says there’s room for improvement. And yet we all know if we can improve internal communications in the workplace, productivity,...
Are you looking for an intranet platform for your business? Firstly, congratulations for making a smart business decision. Intranets are a sure-fire way to streamline your business infrastructure for more efficient and effective operations. But when it comes to...
There’s nothing like having a few days away from the office over the holiday season to give you a fresh perspective on things. It may be that you have come back to work, logged onto the company intranet and realized that it is looking a bit tired and dated and is in...
Internal Communications Internal communications isn’t just about keeping employees informed about what’s going on. It’s no secret that a good internal communications strategy is critical to company morale, productivity, and even revenue. The truth is that internal...
Did you know that one in four Americans have identified work as being a source of anxiety? Or that depressed employees lose on average 27 work days per year? And what about this statistic – depression costs employers more than any other health condition? These are...
We’ve heard a lot in recent years about the importance of the customer experience. We’re told that customers want more personalized, interactive experiences with companies. And many businesses have responded to customer demands by reviewing their operations to ensure...
Regular readers of this blog will be familiar with the business benefits an intranet has to offer. But for new readers here’s a quick recap on what’s possible by introducing intranet tools into your company: improved internal communications increases in employee...