Remote work has exacerbated an already plaguing practice — discordant communication.
Harmony, synergy, and every other fancy word for teamwork all require collaboration. And productive collaboration demands fruitful communication. With many companies gazing at a remote horizon, the need for dynamic, user-friendly communication is growing.
It has always been important to have internal systems where employees can work together securely. With the coronavirus pandemic shifting work to homes worldwide, the failings and successes of these systems have become more pronounced.
Intranets are restricted networks that organizations use to work and communicate securely. They are intuitively useful and necessary for most businesses. This is shown by the amount of resources companies are investing in the design and development of their intranets. Nielsen Norman Group awards the best intranet designs each year. In its 2020 edition, it noted that “organizations have been devoting more resources to intranets in recent years.” And this shows. The size of dedicated intranet teams has doubled since 2007 and the time from inception to release has been cut in half since 2014.
“Whether the organization comprises a few small teams or several large businesses, an intranet — more than any other digital tool — can bond teams and companies within the organization.” — Nielsen Norman Group 2020
Intranets can connect employees together and drive progress through synergy and harmonious collaboration. They can also be accessed remotely through the use of a VPN, making them accessible for entire organizations.
People often say communication is key. This sentiment is more potent today than ever before. The effectiveness of remote teams now will dictate future trends. As we continue to innovate around remote collaboration in a socially-distanced world, make sure your company is keeping up — and staying connected.
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