Your intranet launched with a hiss and a roar several months ago. Adoption rates started high but soon dwindled. The shift to remote working since the pandemic has highlighted the intranet’s effectiveness. But although more staff are using the platform’s tools, a...
When we updated the Files module recently we also introduced a new feature in the search tool. When you search for a file saved in the Files module you can now quickly see where the file is saved. In the above example, the search has returned a result letting us know...
We've updated the Feature Content Module and renamed it Call To Action as we've had a lot of feedback that the module name was confusing. This module is great for setting up links to files, pages and websites with a heading, explainer text and a button all in one easy...
It’s been another full-on year for business. The emergence of Omicron, volatile economies, sustainability, and climate change, plus the Big Resignation, are just some challenges. However, through it all, intranets have been at the forefront in supporting organizations...
Finding information on the internet without Google would be like wading through mud, right? And the same applies to your employee intranet. Without a decent intranet search engine, your intranet will be a chaotic mess. Staff will feel frustrated and irritated. And the...
If you are looking to create a company intranet in the near future, then this article is essential reading. Let’s face it, creating an intranet can be a daunting task for anyone but if technology isn’t really your thing, then it can be an even bigger challenge. Don’t...
You’ve googled ‘intranet’ and have found a couple of options that look promising. You watch the demo videos and it all seems so easy. Setting up an intranet can’t be that difficult you say to yourself and so you dive in head first, promising staff that the answer 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...
Many companies are realizing the value of CEO blogs as an internal communications tool. You see, engaging and interesting content shared in a CEO blog ticks a number of boxes all at once: from increased employee engagement and improved internal communications, through...
Just as your organization is constantly changing, so your company intranet should be evolving alongside in response to the dynamic business landscape. Many organizations have made the mistake of seeing their company intranet as being a finite project that ends upon...
A successful company intranet implementation doesn’t just stop on the launch day. No, all the best intranets have made mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and review integral to their success. How else can you keep track of how your company intranet is performing and...
So your company’s office intranet is finally up and running – let’s call that step one! Now it’s time to move onto step two; creating intranet content that your employees will want to engage with. Unfortunately, too many businesses think that once the office intranet...
“All staff” emails getting buried in inboxes? Printed newsletters seem outdated and environmentally unfriendly? It’s time to migrate company-wide communications to your (Content Management System) CMS intranet. Whether you’re getting the word out to an office of ten...
Now that you’ve made that very important decision to go ahead with an office portal, you will want to ensure it’s as effective as possible. And if you’re planning the implementation of a portal then this article is essential reading as we identify five key areas to...
Communicating well with people within your company is, in many ways, even more important than how you communicate with those outside it. With employees demanding more engagement than ever before, not communicating with your team can severely impact not just morale and...
Your intranet design is as unique as your company. What works for another company may be a complete and utter failure for you, while your favorite features may be utterly unnecessary to someone else. There are some things, however, that can doom your intranet to...
Information overload is a real challenge for companies. Finding ways to quickly and easily share knowledge and expertise within an organization is essential if you want to maintain a competitive advantage. The corporate intranet, being readily accessible to all staff,...
In an earlier article, we looked at how a franchise intranet can promote connectedness for franchisees. We develop the theme in this article by looking specifically at how franchise intranets can be an effective tool for managing workplace safety and health across a...
Some businesses make the mistake of thinking that once the office intranet is up and running – that’s it, job’s done! Making sure that the company intranet continues to be a success is often closely aligned to the quality of the intranet content and whether or not it...
Note: Please see our latest post on internal communications trends for 2018 written after this post. https://www.myhubintranet.com/internal-communications-trends-2018/ Enhancing your internal communications strategy isn't always about being trendy. It is, however,...