Intranets have long been hailed as the central hub for communication and collaboration, yet many fall short. Instead of facilitating smooth, efficient operations, intranets often frustrate employees and bog down productivity. There are common reasons why intranets fail — as well as solutions to avoid the pitfalls of these intranet challenges.

In one of business’ great pivots, high performing Internal Communication teams have switched from full pandemic/crisis mode to become a catalyst for furtherance of company culture as well as organizational impact. Senior leaders across the globe have realized that internal comms, when done right, can be a highly effective lever that moves the needle on critical KPIs.

Looking for the best employee intranet software? The G2 Employee Intranet Software Summer 2024 report can help you make the right decision. It’s the gold standard for provider rankings!

HR leaders face many hurdles in their ongoing challenge of attracting top talent, and then keeping them engaged and committed to the organization. Our State of the Intranet and Future of Employee Technology report offers insights for overcoming these obstacles with an effective intranet.

Employee recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a critical driver of employee well-being, motivation and performance. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the first unified Recognition and Rewards solution directly within our #1 employee experience management (EXM) platform.

Winning the talent game starts with meaningful employee recognition. In the face of a global talent shortage, consistently showing genuine appreciation for your people is a game-changer. The right technology can help.

In the increasingly complex landscape of work, employees need to be able to connect with each other and access the information and tools they need to do their best work without friction. Technology is the missing link. An outstanding workplace technology experience unlocks a truly exceptional overall experience for employees — no matter how or where they work. That is the crux of our research for the State of the Intranet and Future of Employee Technology report.

I’m a reformed wannabe reporter, news producer, publicist and internal comms nerd (yes, I write with a fountain pen) who’s spent the last two years in my first real startup, dreaming of how to transform employee communications technology. In my current role, I lead corporate communications for our 500-person company.