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Reimagining the Workplace: Powell Software’s Gaia Demo Space
January 16th, 2024
At Powell Software, we’re reshaping the future of intranet solutions with a spark of innovation. The Gaia demo space is our latest venture, a testament to our commitment to superior user experiences. It’s a space where innovative technology meets creativity, showcasing the breadth of wha...
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Effective Communication Strategies: Mastering Workplace Interaction
January 15th, 2024
Effective communication is more than a skill in the modern workplace – it’s a necessity. As organizations navigate the complexities of team dynamics and diverse work environments, communicating effectively becomes critical. This article explores practical communication strategies that can tran...
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Innovative ideas to improve internal communication in your company
December 12th, 2023
Internal communication is key to a cohesive and productive work environment. It’s the conduit through which employees engage, collaborate, and align with a company’s mission. Effectively communicating within a company is essential for employee engagement, teamwork, and business success. ...
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Internal Communication : The Backbone of Business Cohesion and Productivity
December 12th, 2023
Internal communication is critical to making a company successful. It’s a pathway that lets information, thoughts, and plans move around among employees. This helps everyone feel connected and understand what’s going on. But good communication isn’t just about sending messages back...
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Internal Communication Trends to Watch Closely in 2024
December 12th, 2023
As communications managers gear up for the evolving landscape, understanding the internal communication trends shaping 2024 is pivotal. These trends not only forecast change, but also spotlight opportunities for enhancing employee engagement and fostering a cohesive work environment. ...
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What is an internal communication tool, and what is its purpose?
November 17th, 2023
Effective communication among employees is pivotal to organizational success. Internal communication tools serve as the backbone of connectivity within a company, facilitating seamless interactions, collaboration, and information dissemination among team members. These tools play a fundamental role ...
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Enhancing Team Collaboration in Healthcare with Intranets
September 6th, 2023
In the constantly evolving world of healthcare, patient-centric care is the beacon guiding every innovation. As technology intertwines more deeply with healthcare, platforms like Powell Software’s intranet are heralding a new age, transforming collaboration, data management, and patient engage...
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The Role of Intranet in Modern Healthcare
August 31st, 2023
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, the drive to provide patient-centered care is paramount. This necessitates constant evolution in training methodologies. Enter the digital realm of intranets, poised to revolutionize how healthcare professionals continue their education. The synergy betwe...
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Hidden Costs of Bad Communication at Work
August 23rd, 2023
Communication is a life skill we learn early on. From the day we are born, we realize the importance of effectively communicating our needs. Why? Because it has been essential to our survival. ...
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Microsoft Teams Governance and Compliance: Best Practices
August 3rd, 2023
The digital workplace has changed drastically in recent years, with Microsoft Teams taking center stage in business communication and collaboration. The importance of Microsoft Teams governance and compliance cannot be overstated in today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven business landscape. Here...
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Unlocking the Future: AI’s Impact on Internal Communications
July 24th, 2023
Are you ready for a revolution? The world of internal communications is on the brink of a transformative era, and the catalyst for change is none other than Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is about to unleash a wave of innovation that will revolutionize the role of internal communications managers....
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How to build an intranet? A Step-by-Step Guide
February 28th, 2023
An intranet is essential for businesses to communicate internally, share resources, and promote collaboration. But knowing where to start when building your intranet can be difficult. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to build an intranet, including the available tools and software, ...
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[Video Series] How to Streamline Your Internal Communications with Powell Intranet
February 15th, 2023
We are excited to announce a new video series focused on demonstrating how Internal Communications and HR managers can use Powell Intranet to streamline processes and improve communications. ...
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How to Promote Sustainability in the Workplace
December 12th, 2022
Promoting and encouraging sustainable behavior in the workplace can seem like an impossible task at times. Not knowing where to start and what to focus on can be confusing. We have compiled six initiatives that you can introduce into your workplace to turn into a CSR-loving environment. We’ll also s...
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What does a Content Management System do?
October 18th, 2022
With more businesses switching to the digital workspace, content management is now widely considered a vital factor for business success. Organizations need to be able to create and publish content faster. This has led to demand for content management systems as they allow users to create and put ou...
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Is SharePoint A Good Internal Communication Tool?
August 11th, 2022
There are many internal communication tools on the market, but for organizations on Microsoft 365, SharePoint seems like an obvious first choice. However, its features don’t necessarily meet the needs of communications managers today. ...
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Is SharePoint Document Management Right for You?
July 7th, 2022
Finding the right document management system is critical to the overall efficiency of a business. The fundamental purpose of digitized document management is to help operations run smoother by reducing the time-consuming task of searching for documents and manually filing them. ...
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[On-Demand Webinar] Launch & Animate your Intranet: Best Practices from an Expert
June 13th, 2022
Content, in how it’s created, published, and managed, is the lifeblood of your organization. And having the right tools and strategy to leverage this content internally will help achieve business goals and build culture. That’s where an intranet, at the forefront of internal communications, comes in...
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How to avoid information overload & ensure staff read intranet content
May 13th, 2022
Your company intranet is a communications platform where people are constantly sharing content, from company news to documents, or events. This “information overload” can cause issues when it is not properly managed. ...
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Why do SMEs Need an Internal Communications Solution?
July 22nd, 2021
Relying on email as an internal communication tool is a short-term fix, once you have over 10 to 20 employees you need a tailored solution for SMEs. ...
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13 Ways to Improve Internal Communications and Engagement
February 18th, 2021
Employee engagement is about connections built through everyday interactions. Yet, people have fewer chances to interact in a hybrid or remote work context. So, ensuring employees still feel connected to each other and the organization falls to HR, managers, and comms. With its increasing importance...
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10 Tips for Effective Communication in Global Teams
December 10th, 2020
Organizations are awakening to the benefits of multicultural, diverse, and inclusive teams. Yet, many go no further than releasing a generic statement. Even those who actively strive to hire people from various backgrounds forget that hiring is just the first step. Inclusivity is only achieved when ...
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Breaking the Hierarchy: The Importance of Clear and Open Internal Communication
October 27th, 2020
Clear and open communication is essential to business. However, one obstacle makes it hard to achieve – hierarchy. Employees today want to be seen as equals, to feel valued, and believe their opinions matter. Preventing employees from communicating ‘up the chain’ with hierarchical thinking stunts in...
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Mastering Digital Communication in the Digital Age & Workplace
June 2nd, 2020
Unless you’ve been operating under a rock, chances are your company relies on digital communication on a day-to-day basis. Digital communication tools power both internal and external initiatives, from team collaboration to sales strategies. While it’s easy to sit back and let these tools do all the...
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Crisis Management: Why Internal Crisis Communication Matters
April 7th, 2020
If coronavirus has taught the business world anything, it’s the importance of acting swiftly when disaster strikes. The pandemic took the world by surprise as it swept across the globe in a matter of weeks, forcing companies into crisis management mode as offices shuttered in panic and drastic measu...