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Mental health at work: how intranet solutions can support employee well-being

The last few years have been a real rollercoaster for the world of work. With all the ups and downs, it’s no surprise that mental health at work has become a hot topic. Stress, anxiety, and burnout have become unwelcome guests in many workplaces. Luckily, more and more employers are realizing ...

Why 80% of Healthcare Workers Struggle with Communication – And How to Fix It

In healthcare, efficient communication isn’t just a convenience—it’s a matter of life and death. Yet, 80% of healthcare workers report struggling to access critical patient information quickly, often due to outdated intranets that fail to meet their needs. These inefficiencies lead to delays, frustr...

February 25th, 2025

90% of Intranets Fail in Financial Services – Here’s How to Fix Yours

The stakes for an effective intranet are incredibly high in the financial services industry. Not only do outdated intranets lead to inefficiencies and frustrated employees, but they also pose significant compliance and operational risks. With 90% of intranet projects failing to meet expectations, fi...

February 25th, 2025

Why Law Firms Need a Modern Intranet to Stay Competitive

An outdated intranet can be a significant liability in the legal industry, where time is money and security is paramount. With hybrid work and increasing cybersecurity threats, law firms can no longer afford to rely on static, inefficient intranets. Poor governance, inconsistent branding, and ineffi...

February 25th, 2025

How to Fix Your Intranet and Boost Employee Engagement

Your intranet should be the cornerstone of internal communication and collaboration, but if it’s outdated, clunky, or irrelevant, employees simply won’t use it. In fact, studies show that only 13% of employees use their company intranet daily, while 31% rarely or never log in. With hybrid work becom...

February 25th, 2025

Why 90% of Intranets Fail—And How to Build One That Works

In today’s fast-paced, hybrid work environment, an effective intranet is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Yet, shockingly, 90% of intranet projects fail to meet their goals, leaving employees frustrated and organizations wasting valuable resources. The root causes? Poor user experience, low adop...

February 25th, 2025

AI-Powered Insights and Data Loss Prevention: Proactive SharePoint Security

In an era where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, proactive security measures are essential for protecting your SharePoint environment. Manual monitoring is no longer adequate, and with only 28% of organizations implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all users, the r...

February 25th, 2025

Role-Based Navigation and Granular Permissions: Simplifying SharePoint Security

Managing access and permissions in SharePoint can be daunting, especially as organizations scale. Misconfigured permissions and information overload increase security risks and hinder productivity. With 53% of companies having over 1,000 sensitive files accessible to all employees, the need for a sm...

February 25th, 2025

The Growing Threat Landscape: Why SharePoint Security Matters More Than Ever

SharePoint has become a cornerstone of collaboration and data management for organizations worldwide. However, as remote and hybrid workforces expand, the security risks associated with SharePoint have risen significantly. With cyberattacks on the rise and the average cost of a data breach reaching ...

February 25th, 2025

Keeping Your SharePoint Intranet Fresh and Relevant: A Guide for Comms with Powell Software

Content relevance is a powerful driver of employee engagement, yet keeping content fresh on an intranet is a common challenge for Communications (Comms) teams. According to Gartner, over 60% of employees find it difficult to locate updated information on their intranet due to outdated content. A Sha...

December 23rd, 2024

Elevating the Employee Experience: How a SharePoint Intranet Can Boost Engagement and Satisfaction with Powell Software

Enhancing Employee Experience (EX) is now a strategic advantage, directly impacting productivity, retention, and overall employee satisfaction. According to Deloitte’s recent Global Human Capital Trends report, companies that focus on EX can achieve up to four times higher profits than those that do...

December 23rd, 2024

Empowering your workforce with AI-powered document insights

We are drowning in a sea of content, and finding the right information quickly is critical for productivity and decision-making. AI-powered document assistants are revolutionizing how organizations access and utilize information by making documents interactive and conversational. These innovative to...

December 20th, 2024