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Most organizations have an intranet to facilitate communication, collaboration, and information sharing among their employees. It typically serves as a centralized hub for features such as:
You can tailor and provide content that the employees need and want. Ask the employees what type of information would make the intranet more relevant and meaningful for them. Having the appropriate content is a good first step. You can take your intranet from good to great by making the intranetâs attributes more effective.
The intranet should have a straightforward and intuitive GUI (graphical user interface) and be easy for the employees to navigate and use. It should have a logical layout that allows employees to find the information and resources that they need easily and quickly. If not, many employees wonât take the time to figure it out.
Are there other ways you can cater the intranet to your employees? For example, do most of the employees work in the office? If not, and with the increasing use of mobile devices, make your intranet mobile-friendly. This means formatting the intranet for various mobile devices (e.g., smartphones and tablets) without compromising user experience or functionality.
And last, but definitely not least, the intranet should have strong security to protect sensitive data and ensure that only authorized employees have access to specific content. All employees should be authenticated and have some type of role-based access. For example, access to HR-related data should be strictly limited.
A well-designed and well-implemented intranet can provide many benefits to employees. One of the biggest benefits is the ease of information stored in a centralized repository. Itâs a one-stop shop making it easy for employees to access the information (single source of truth) they need conveniently and quickly.
Next, itâll be easier to maintain and keep content current. This facilitates effective communication and collaboration within the entire organization. There are even specific tools such as blogs, chat features, and discussion forums that can be leveraged. If the organization has multiple locations, everyone receives the posted information at the same time.
When you have an intranet that provides relevant and current content that employees want, it will increase employee engagement, which will lead to better adoption. And when you provide features such as recognition programs or feedback mechanisms to give employees a true voice, they will really feel valued.
But if the employees arenât engaged or actively using the intranet, then your intranet may need improvement. Instead of guessing what the problem might be, ask the employees! After all, youâve made a sizeable investment (both in time and monies) to create and maintain the intranet.
Maybe a bunch of the content is outdated or irrelevant. Or the GUI is confusing, too complex, or not mobile-friendly. Besides soliciting employee feedback, you can regularly review performance and metrics such as clicks to help identify areas that need improvement.
Proactively take the time to make sure the intranet is effective and aligns with the employeesâ needs. This can, in turn, can take your intranet from good to great, and lead to increased employee productivity, satisfaction, and overall organizational success.
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The first Friday of March has become the unofficial holiday of Employee Appreciation Day in the U.S. Some companies celebrate this day, while others celebrate their employees throughout the year.
No matter how your company does it, showing employees appreciation is essential to providing a good employee experience. Every company has different ways to recognize employees. Some may plan a big event around Employee Appreciation Day, while others may plan quarterly or monthly events to show appreciation for employees.
Some companies may show their appreciation with financial awards like bonuses or through offering additional time off, while others may have more modest ways of doing so.
The bottom line: It doesn't matter how big or small the appreciation is. What matters is that you take time to show appreciation for your employees.
If you're limited on ideas, or resources, here are some simple ideas for showing appreciation:
Work can be a grind sometimes, so anytime an employee gets a note from their boss or supervisor expressing appreciation for their efforts, it can be a nice little pick-me-up.
Every company wants hard-working and passionate employees because those are the type of employees who throw themselves into their work and are proud to represent the company. However, with hard work comes stress. That's why it's nice to check in with employees from time to time and thank them for their efforts.
These notes of appreciation don't have to be long. They could be written or emailed.
Many employees will just appreciate the fact you took the time to recognize them. One little note can really work wonders for morale and motivation.
Most companies will have some sort of weekly meeting to update the workforce on current happenings and to touch base. Every once in a while, the company should hold a gathering instead to recognize the workforce and discuss positive happenings in the company.
Sometimes the workforce needs a good reminder of why they do what they do and the positive things that come from it.
These gatherings could be on or off site; it's a matter of company preference. The important thing is that the gatherings focus on thanking employees and celebrating the positive accomplishments of the company.
And, these gatherings should include food! It doesn't matter if the company provides the food, or if employees contribute via potluck, just as long as there's food.
Some companies use employee-led committees to plan monthly fun activities that encourage workplace bonding. These committees can also be used to plan employee recognition activities or coordinate company community service activities.
Sometimes just giving employees more ownership of things within the company is the ultimate sign of appreciation. It signals to employees that management doesn't have all the answers and that employees deserve a large role in shaping the company's culture.
Management should always look at their company and ask themselves where they can give employees more ownership in shaping it. Not only will this type of trust motivate employees, but they will feel appreciated.
What does your company do to show employees appreciation?
These are only a few ideas, but there are several more ways to show employees appreciation.
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