Internal News
Keep employees informed without clogging inboxes.
Use SimplifyIT's internal news system to publish timely updates that reach exactly the right audience - no email needed. News stories can be scheduled in advance, set to expire, and targeted by role, department, branch, or any access group.
What Makes It Different?
- Scheduling. Choose exactly when a story goes live - and when it disappears.
- Targeting. Show news only to the people who need to see it (branch, role, department, etc.).
- Homepage Placement. Pin key stories to the homepage for maximum visibility.
- Rich Content. Add images, links, videos, PDFs - or keep it simple with plain text.
- Auto-Expiration. Outdated stories disappear automatically, so the site stays fresh.
More Than Just News
You can enable likes and comments on any internal news post to encourage engagement, feedback, and team culture. Whether it's a CEO update or a department win, it becomes a two-way conversation - not just a static post.
Plus, news stories can be auto-published from other modules like:
- Employee Recognition - Automatically celebrate wins across the intranet
- Document Management - Notify teams when procedures or policies change
- Corkboards - Promote events or internal opportunities
- Job Opportunities - Share internal job openings with targeted visibility
Real-World Example
When a credit union opens a new branch, HR posts a news article welcoming the team and sharing a short video message from the CEO. It's scheduled to appear on launch day and auto-expire two weeks later. Employees at the new branch see it on their homepage - others don't.
Targeting Options
| Target | Example |
| Department | HR-only update about upcoming training |
| Branch | New hours or procedures at a specific location |
| Role | Manager briefing or executive communications |
How It's Used
Internal news is ideal for major updates, cultural initiatives, HR announcements, or anything worth highlighting. It's more formal than an announcement, but not as locked-down as a policy acknowledgment.
Related Features
- Announcements - For short, time-sensitive alerts
- Action Alerts - For required acknowledgments
- Granular Permissions - Control who can view each story
Want to see how internal news fits into your intranet?
Schedule a demo or check out the short video overview.
