Many clients come to us, because they’re looking for an alternative to SharePoint. I am curious. Why is that? SharePoint is the number one intranet software; about half of all intranets are built on it. So why is it that so many organizations decide to look for Alternatives to Sharepoint? To answer this question, I […]
3 Reasons to Rethink SharePoint (And a Better Alternative) Read More »
When CWD began looking for intranet software, they wanted what most companies do. First, a centralized portal for various types of information for staff. These included announcements, promotions, new hires, instruction manuals, and photos. They also wanted a shared calendar for out-of-office and other activities. Another goal for CWD was to reduce emails about internal
Meet the Juicebox: CWD’s Social Intranet Read More »
Why do experts say the intranet and HR are a match made in heaven? Because the intranet does so well what HR needs to get done. Watch this video to see how:
The Intranet and HR: Made for Each Other? Read More »
In a previous post, I talked how how video can be the best medium to solve internal communication problems like lack of interest, lack of clarity and understanding,lack of trust, and lack of engagement. Video is an effective and powerful medium for internal communication — but only IF it is done properly. In this post,
Video on Your Intranet: Follow These Tips Read More »
If you want to get staff more involved and engaged in the intranet, then an intranet contest could be an excellent idea. Contests are motivating and fun. By participating in a contest, staff can also learn more about how to use certain features of the intranet. On top of that, contests are quite easy to
Why You Should Run an Intranet Contest (And How to Do It) Read More »
Recently, the good folks over at Intranetizen published a post saying, “video is not the answer to your communication problem.” I respectfully disagreed, and that has inspired this post, in which I talk about when video is the best answer to an internal communication problem. Video is often a more effective communication tool than text
When Video IS The Answer To Your Communication Problem Read More »
Bad health is bad for business. According to a recent study, employees’ medical expenditures already eat up 50 percent or more of company profits. Add to that the cost of absenteeism and loss of productivity due to illness. The clear takeaway is this: companies can no longer afford to ignore their employees’ health. Your company intranet
Building a Wellness Portal on Your Intranet: A Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
There’s no doubt that today’s information technologies have given us more personal freedoms, but the same thing can’t be said of freedoms at work. Here at the Noodle blog, we’ve previously talked about the importance of giving employees more freedom to express themselves. The company intranet has a big role in providing this freedom. However,
Are We Close To Achieving Autonomy At Work? Read More »
As you’re reading this, I’m on a road trip with hubby. So this is going to be a short list again, with nothing but this week’s articles that you cannot miss if you’re an intranet manager:
Recommended Intranet Reading: August 19-23, 2013 Read More »
Now that we’re in the second half of 2013, it’s interesting to come across articles like a previous post entitled, “5 intranet trends for 2013 and beyond” by Guy van Leemput. This post is actually a reflection on van Leemput’s earlier post on intranet trends published two years ago in 2011. At the time, some of
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