Last year, Facebook started offering a solution for organizations called, Facebook for Work. It then officially started development in October 2016, changing its name to Workplace by Facebook. The question is, though, how much “workplace” is really in Workplace by Facebook? Is it mainly an intranet, or can it even be an alternative to a digital workplace?
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Intranet Writing Tips
Intranets and the internet are beginning to look a lot …
The Intranet and its Tormented Governance
To ensure the effective and productive use of an intranet, a company should have an intranet governance (or digital workplace governance) — a compilation of rules and guidelines. Never launch an intranet without an intranet governance. It will save you a great amount of time and effort, because these questions will continually be raised in later discussions.
More Trends for the Sustainability of Your Digital Workplace
An intranet is a company’s image. With things evolving rapidly both socially and economically, it’s important to recognize the trends that occur within companies as well.
Not every societal trend will find its way into the economy and companies in the near future, but with the way things are looking now, those in charge should monitor trends and at least consider them for their own intranets.
Five Intranet Trends for the Sustainability of Your Digital Workplace
An intranet is a company’s image. Right now, things are …
Onboarding with the Intranet
When new employees open their laptops, the first thing they see is the company intranet. For many, the intranet is their trusty companion in the digital workplace. The familiarity and reliability of intranets make them very useful for onboarding.
Corporate Communication and Intranet 2.0
Corporate communication that gives off the outward image of “corporate culture 2.0,” yet still insists on “company culture 1.0” internally, will inevitably run into contradictions and resistance – and eventually fall apart. Frank Hamm explains why.
Who owns the intranet?
As the popularity of intranets increased, and with it the involvement of more departments and sections within company, it was clear to see who owns the intranet, with respect to the structure and content of the intranet. But, who really owns the intranet?
Messenger and Chat in the Workplace
For years, email was the primary means of digital communication within companies. About 15 years ago, more companies started using browser-based intranets. In recent years, though, messenger and chat have since taken the lead in the workplace.
The Web Within – What Is Actually an Intranet?
An intranet is basically a small but powerful version of …