86% of Employees Spend 16 Minutes a Day on the Company Intranet

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The role of an intranet is crucial in providing swift access to information and enhancing internal communication.

The significance of intranets in today’s work environment, particularly with the shift towards remote work and the increasing presence of Millennials and Gen Z in the workforce.

“With the increase in demand for remote work, the need for efficient intranets is immense.”

“A Gartner survey found that 74% of CFOs intend to make remote work a permanent option for some employees. This change, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights a significant transformation in work environments, with many organizations acknowledging the advantages and cost reductions associated with remote work (Early Growth).”

Millennials and Gen Z Entering the Workforce

“16% of Gen Z and Millennial employees have left their jobs due to the inadequate technology provided by their employers. This highlights the importance of investing in robust and user-friendly technological solutions to engage and retain younger employees effectively​”.

As Millennials and Gen Z enter the workforce, modern employees expect their workplace tools to offer seamless connectivity, an intuitive user interface, and accessibility on both desktop and mobile platforms.

Meeting these expectations is crucial for retaining young talent, as inadequate technology can lead to job dissatisfaction and turnover.

A significant statistic underscores this point:

“A recent study by the Digital Workplace Group (DWG) in 2023 surveyed over 1,000 employees from various industries. The findings revealed that a significant 86% of employees spend an average of just 16 minutes per day on their company intranet”.

The study identified several reasons for this low engagement:

• Many employees reported that their intranet’s interface was difficult to navigate and not user-friendly.
• The absence of relevant and personalized content led to a decline in employee interest and engagement.
• Intranets that were not optimized for mobile devices experienced even lower engagement, particularly among remote and field workers.

Employee Intranet usage statistics

• “72% of companies use social technologies, but very few leverage their full potential (McKinsey & Company)”.
• “57% of employees find no purpose in their company intranet (Forrester Research)”.
• “22% of survey respondents identify a lack of executive support as the main barrier to intranet implementation (Prescient Digital Media)”.
• “13% of employees use their intranet daily (Nielsen Norman Group)”.
• “29% of intranets fail due to unclear governance, making it the leading cause of unsuccessful intranets in organizations (Gartner)”.
• “72% rate their intranet tools as fair to poor(Simpler Media Group, CMSWire)”.

These statistics highlight the critical need for optimising intranet systems to cater to a tech-savvy and increasingly remote workforce.

By addressing these issues, organisations can significantly boost employee engagement and productivity through enhanced intranet functionality.

This Raises Critical Questions

• Are organisations fully utilizing modern intranet capabilities to enhance internal communication and boost productivity?
• Why is employee engagement with company intranets so low?
• Is it due to an unengaging and cumbersome user interface and experience (UI/UX)?
• Or are there other significant factors, such as a lack of relevant content and poor mobile accessibility, contributing to this issue?

What is the Solution?

An all-in-one solution designed to foster a connected, informed, and inspired workforce.

• Say goodbye to scattered emails, missed updates, and disconnected teams.
• Embrace a dynamic digital workplace that empowers your employees to thrive.

Creative Social Intranet Software that has it all

• Enterprise Social Networking: Break down silos and spark collaboration with a central hub for discussions, ideas, and knowledge sharing.
• Real-time Announcements: Ensure everyone’s on the same page with instant updates and company-wide announcements.
• Engaging Groups: Foster teamwork and build communities around shared interests with dedicated group spaces.
• Comprehensive Employee Profiles: Put a face to the name! Employee profiles allow colleagues to connect and learn more about each other.
• Rich Media Integration: Liven up communication with photos, videos, and other multimedia content.
• Effortless File Sharing: Streamline document management and collaboration with secure file upload and sharing capabilities.
• Celebrate Milestones: Never forget a birthday or anniversary again! Our built-in recognition system fosters a positive and inclusive work environment.

Seamless Integration for a Unified Experience both On-Cloud and On-Premise

Third-Party Integrations: Connect your favourite apps and tools seamlessly with Creative Social Intranet for a truly unified digital workplace.