Digital Workplace & Intranet
Intranet Survey: How to collect employee feedback effectively
A great intranet can be an invaluable tool for large companies. It can cultivate feelings of unity by facilitating multi-site collaboration between all employees, including office-based and remote workers. But reaping these intranet benefits takes more than throwing together a basic intranet that ne...
June 10th, 2024
Stakeholder mapping for your intranet project: How to identify and engage key stakeholders
Internal communication managers are on the front lines of fostering a thriving company culture. However, large organizations can present unique hurdles. Information overload, departmental silos, and geographically dispersed teams all contribute to a communication breakdown that hinders productivity ...
June 10th, 2024
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 These outdated platforms can hinder productivity, create silos of information, and leave employees feeling disconnected. ...
June 4th, 2024
Lessons From the Shutdown of Workplace: What to Expect From a Modern Digital Workplace
In May 2024, Meta (formerly Facebook) shut down its professional collaboration platform, Workplace. The service will cease operations in September 2025 and transition to a read-only mode until May 2026. This decision marks the end of an initiative that began in 2016, aiming to revolutionize collabor...
May 24th, 2024
Transitioning from Meta Workplace: Why You Should Consider Powell Intranet
With Meta Workplace shutting down by 2025, Powell Software offers a secure, SharePoint-integrated alternative that enhances Microsoft 365 investments and supports seamless collaboration through Microsoft Teams and Viva Engage. Its customization options and mobile accessibility ensure a comprehensive...
May 24th, 2024
Best practices for effective SharePoint marketing strategies
What is the definition of SharePoint ? SharePoint is a web-based collaboration platform developed by Microsoft that helps organizations store, share, organize, and access information. This powerful workplace solution can be a game-changer for your marketing team. But how do you leverage the capabili...
May 2nd, 2024
Things to Consider when Crafting a State-of-the-Art Intranet: A Strategic Redesign Guide
This guide offers a roadmap to turn it into a modern hub for productivity. Learn how to identify redesign needs, gather user input (surveys, interviews), set SMART goals, and implement a user-friendly platform in 4 steps: 1. Analyze current performance & feedback. 2. Understand user needs. ...
April 4th, 2024
[On-Demand Webinar] – Powell Software and ClearBox Consulting Present: Reshape Your Intranet With AI-Powered Assistance
Are you ready to transform your intranet from a static repository into a dynamic, engaging workspace? ClearBox Consulting and Powell Software present Augmented Intranet: Reshape Your Intranet With AI-Powered Assistance, a 45-minute webinar exploring the concept of the augmented digital workplace po...
March 26th, 2024
[On-Demand Webinar] The Future of Internal Comms: Top Intranet Features You Need
Feeling overwhelmed by information overload? Struggling to get your message heard within your organization? This webinar explores how the top intranet features you need, and how Powell Intranet can be your internal communications solution!...
March 26th, 2024
Deploying your Intranet on SharePoint vs an External Solution
Today's dynamic business environment demands streamlined communication, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing solutions. Microsoft 365, with its powerful tools like SharePoint, Teams, and Power BI, has become a popular choice. However, is it the only option? Are there viable alternatives outside the ...
March 21st, 2024
Comprehensive guide to SharePoint onboarding for new hires
Microsoft SharePoint, a cornerstone of many company intranets, can be a powerful workplace solution for streamlining and enhancing the onboarding process for new employees. This guide will explore how SharePoint intranet features can be leveraged to create a smooth and informative onboarding experie...
March 2nd, 2024
Optimize your collaboration with Microsoft Teams shared channels
Microsoft Teams has transformed how organizations collaborate, connect, and share information. One of the latest features enhancing this collaborative environment is the introduction of Shared Channels. As cross-organization collaboration and hybrid models become the norm, understanding and leveragi...
January 31st, 2024