Keeping a social business engaged and informed

An intranet for everybody

The finalised intranet is clean and accessible, with low maintenance overheads – efficiently serving First Ark’s needs and offering added value. The rich branding capabilities of Hivetalk enabled us to communicate First Ark’s mission and values to all employees, helping to create a more cohesive, successful communication channel.

During the project’s card sort workshop, we developed a clear and accessible platform supported by a contemporary user interface that optimises key journeys, with user-friendly navigation enabling the site to maximise engagement.

The intranet’s dynamic homepage allows staff to react in real time to news and events happening in the organisation. This level of flexibility is maximised through a set of flexible templates housed within the back end of WordPress.

With a responsive design, staff can access the intranet from any device, at any time.

Ensuring accurate information delivery

First Ark’s vision for the intranet was an easy-to-access focal point for all information requirements, with powerful search functionality enabling employees to find what they need quickly. The organisation has a raft of important documents which employees need quick access to, so we implemented a speedy, searchable document store with filters (such as category and date) and a feed to display the latest documents. Downloads are supported by analytics, allowing staff to identify which documents are downloaded the most.

The final product is a friendly and engaging environment for staff to share knowledge and collaborate.

“We wanted our new intranet to be eye-catching, practical and in line with our brand. Connect delivered an exceptional product which has improved our two-way employee engagement, helped by the introduction of social capability. Connect were fantastic to work with, providing a high quality and professional service.”

– First Ark