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Navigating digital transformation in regulated industries: insights from the experts
In the latest episode of Off the Cuff with Powell, Pierre sits down with Grant McWhirter, CEO of Digital First, to explore what digital transformation really looks like in highly regulated environments. From healthcare to finance and the public sector, these organizations face a delicate balance: mo...
January 27th, 2026
The evolving role of HR in the digital workplace revolution
The role of Human Resources is changing fast. As new tools and ways of working reshape how we collaborate, HR is no longer just supporting the business from the sidelines. It is actively shaping how people experience work. In a recent episode of our Off the Cuff series, host Pierre spoke with Sutter...
January 13th, 2026
Powell Power Awards 2026, give your intranet the standing ovation it deserves
Let’s be honest: the corporate world can sometimes feel like a maze of clunky tools and uninspired portals. At Powell, we’ve made it our mission to banish the “boring intranet” for good. We know that behind every great digital workplace is a team of experts, dreamers, and “intranet...
January 12th, 2026
Modern intranet: definition, features, and best practices
The workplace has evolved at an incredible pace. Employees expect tools that make their work easier, not more complicated. What was once an internal website filled with static documents has become a dynamic digital workplace — a single access point for communication, collaboration, and engagement. T...
November 28th, 2025
Hospital intranet: how to improve communication and management
Hospitals are some of the most complex organizations in the world. Between managing patient care, ensuring compliance, and coordinating thousands of healthcare professionals across departments, communication is a constant challenge. While most industries have moved toward digital collaboration, many...
November 24th, 2025
SharePoint digital workplace: Features, benefits & best practices
The SharePoint digital workplace is Microsoft’s unified environment for collaboration, communication, and productivity. It connects employees, content, and tools across Microsoft 365, creating a centralized and secure hub where teams work smarter. In this article, you’ll learn how to use SharePoint ...
November 21st, 2025
The 2026 IT leader’s guide to intranet governance in regulated industries
Intranet governance in regulated industries isn’t just about communication; it’s about compliance, security, and risk management. While 69% of workplace leaders agree that the intranet’s main role is to streamline internal communications, this becomes more complex in industries like law, healthcare,...
November 17th, 2025
The new rules of internal comms: a strategy blueprint for 2026
Teams are no longer confined to the same office using the same computers. Surveying over 500 HR managers, Robert Half found 88% of US employers provide some hybrid work options, while 36% of new job postings in Q2 2025 were either hybrid or fully remote. Many HR executives admit that this has made i...
November 17th, 2025
5 ways to get approval for your intranet budget
As an internal communications manager, you’re likely all too familiar with the frustration of trying to improve communication using a dated or inefficient intranet system. These outdated platforms can hinder productivity, create silos of information, and leave employees feeling disconnected. ...
November 13th, 2025
Intranet analytics: how to measure and boost intranet performance
Let’s be honest, we all know that an intranet is more than just a place where company news goes to die. Or at least, it should be. But how do you prove it? How do you show that your company intranet is a living, breathing part of your digital workplace, not just a dusty corner of the internet ...
November 13th, 2025
Global intranet: how to connect and engage a worldwide workforce
Building a truly connected company is more complex than ever. As organizations expand across continents, languages, and time zones, keeping employees aligned becomes a daily challenge. Important news gets buried in endless emails, local teams use different tools, and valuable knowledge stays trapped...
November 1st, 2025
Employee communication app: what it is and how to choose one
Modern organizations need a fast, simple way to keep everyone informed and connected, whether people sit in the office, work on a factory floor, or serve customers on the move. An employee communication app gives every employee a single, mobile entry point for news, chat, resources, and tools, so te...
November 1st, 2025