Your Intranet Shouldn't Be Boring
By SimplifyIT | Published
We've seen it too many times: the intranet that nobody opens unless they absolutely have to. Maybe it's a clunky interface. Maybe it's outdated content. But most of the time? It's just boring.
When banks and credit unions invest in engagement - even in small, playful ways - adoption increases dramatically. And better adoption means better compliance, better communication, and better outcomes for everyone.
Engagement Features That Actually Work
- Micro-polls & feedback: Ask one quick question on the homepage. You'll be shocked how many staff respond.
- Milestone shoutouts: Show birthdays, anniversaries, or goals hit - automatically pulled from employee data.
- Homepage targeting: Different departments = different homepage layouts. Relevant content = higher engagement.
- Social reactions (optional): Give staff a safe way to say 'I saw this' or 'Nice job' without starting an email thread.
Why It Matters for Banks and Credit Unions
In regulated environments, intranet engagement isn't just a 'nice to have.' If staff don't see the updated policy, or don't respond to the workflow, it's a real problem. The better your intranet is at capturing attention, the less manual follow-up you need.
Start Small, Measure Results
You don't need to turn your intranet into Facebook. One rotating poll or one visible 'anniversary spotlight' might be all it takes to get eyes on the page daily. Try it for 30 days and compare login frequency, workflow responses, and task completion rates. The difference is real.