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Planning a new intranet requires a strategic approach and consideration of many factors – from the needs of different departments, through technical aspects, to a long-term and clear vision for development. A well-planned intranet site increases productivity and improves information flow. A poorly prepared project may end up as a tool that employees ignore. In this article, I will discuss key intranet planning issues—both strategic and practical—that will help you avoid pitfalls and build a system that truly serves your organization. 
 

Modern corporate intranets store vast amounts of documents, procedures, instructions, and organizational knowledge. Traditional keyword-based search often fails when users search for information using terms other than those found in the documents. Problem: an employee searches for "how to configure access to the payment system," but the document contains the phrase "payment integration configuration." Solution: RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) with a vector database enables semantic search.

Do you have an intranet, but your employees rarely use it? The problem often lies in the content you publish. An intranet is not just a bulletin board—it is a center for internal communication and building company culture. In this article, you will find 12 proven content ideas that will drive employee engagement, improve information flow, and make the platform a natural place to work.

The HR department is responsible for recruitment, employee development, and leave management. At the same time, HR professionals spend most of their time on repetitive administrative tasks. A modern intranet system can automate routine processes and give employees the tools to manage their own affairs. How exactly does the intranet software support the work of the HR teams?

Drupal is an excellent tool for building intranet networks. The Drupal core already provides many essential intranet features, while its real strength lies in the contributed modules developed by the community. These extensions allow companies to add advanced functionality at minimal cost. In this article, we will present 16 of the best contributed modules that will transform your Drupal intranet into a professional communication and collaboration center.

Have you ever sent an important announcement to the entire company, only to discover that most people didn't read it? Or distributed critical information about security or regulatory changes and heard from employees, "I didn't see that message"? The "Must Read" feature in Open Intranet solves this problem once and for all. In this article, I’ll show you how this tool works and how to use it. I invite you to read the blog post or watch an episode from the “Nowoczesny Drupal” series.

Communication chaos and lack of access to information are problems that affect most modern organizations. Companies are increasingly looking for an intranet that will not only improve internal communication but also not burden the budget with growing license costs. Open Intranet offers the same key features as SharePoint, but without the need to pay for each user, making it an attractive alternative for organizations that want to keep control over costs and system development. 

A well-designed intranet can significantly increase employee engagement and team productivity. However, most companies struggle with low usage of their systems—employees avoid them due to poor UX, difficult navigation, or outdated content. With a well-thought-out UX strategy, you can transform your company's intranet into a digital communication hub that your team will use every day.

A personalized intranet transforms the digital employee experience into a tool for real engagement. However, many companies still struggle with inefficient internal systems that do not meet the specific needs of the organization and its employees. The key to success is to tailor the digital workplace to the unique processes and culture of the company, creating an employee intranet that supports productivity and builds a strong organizational community.

An effective intranet is a powerful tool that can completely change the way an organization communicates and collaborates. However, many companies face the problem of low employee engagement on intranet platforms. The tool is treated as a depository of documents rather than a living business platform. The solution is to strategically implement functionalities that encourage employees to use the intranet regularly while supporting the team's day-to-day work.