Intranet Management 10 intranet content ideas when you aren’t feeling creative Keeping content fresh and engaging is necessary for healthy intranet engagement and adoption. Here's what to post when you run out of ideas. 5 minute read Table of contents You might also like… Whitepaper Intranet use cases Whitepaper Award-winning intranets If you’re in charge of intranet content, we know it can be exhausting; especially if you don’t have a team of content creators to help you out. Ok, sure, you can try using a few AI tools to help, but it AI rarely provides that human touch intranet content deserves. And, as you know, keeping content fresh and engaging is necessary for healthy intranet engagement and adoption. To help you ensure a steady content stream, here are 10 different reasons to post to your intranet, and related content ideas. When employees are feeling the winter blues A travel site in Vancouver, Canada recently listed a spreadsheet of every direct flight from Vancouver to a city with a beach, sorted by the number of hours to fly there. How cool is that? Even if you can’t find the same within your local city, there are probably many sites devoted to travel. Consider even adding in an automated feed from a travel site, so that hot travel deals get populated automatically. When its cold and flu season Even though you can’t avoid every virus, there are definitely ways to minimize the impact. Consider adding links to your intranet about the nearest location for a flu shot, recipes for chicken soup, or a list of binge worthy TV series for when you don’t have the energy to move. When business isn’t going so well When times are tough, it can be hard to feel optimistic in the workplace. But, chances are that somewhere within your organization is some good news! Maybe it’s a happy customer’s testimonial. Maybe it’s a new promising lead from marketing. Or maybe, it’s the recent birth announcement from your colleague. Whatever the reason, share it! When business is evolving and changing Keeping employees informed can be challenging when the business is moving fast, or going through a merger or acquisition. If this is your organization, make sure to publicize town hall meetings, CEO videos, and anything else that can help employees navigate any potential uncertainty. This will help employees feel included. The best intranets post great content Get inspired by browsing some of our finest intranets Read more When employees need a pick me up Need an instant mood booster? Post a picture of a pet. Sharing pictures of pets helps people connect on a more personal level, sparking conversations and lightening the mood at work. For more information on this, visit our blog post: Why every intranet needs a pet gallery. When employees are feeling siloed At ThoughtFarmer, a good majority of us work from home. And while this is a great perk, it can definitely feel a little lonely at times. This is when intranet posts advertising team building activities or upcoming events can really help unify us. Sometimes even a silly poll can evoke engagement and laughter. When you’re feeling philanthropic Does your organization have a charity you are passionate about? When employees come together to donate to a charity, it brings everyone closer and creates a sense of shared purpose. It’s a great way to make a bigger impact as a team, while showing that the company cares about giving back. Plus, it lifts everyone’s spirits and helps build a more connected and motivated workplace. When it’s storm season Using an intranet during a natural disaster is a great way to keep everyone in the loop, especially when power might go out or communication gets tricky. It gives employees a central place to get updates, share information, and stay connected when other methods might not work. See how a bank leveraged their intranet when a tornado impacted their ability to communicate. When you are unsure how employees are feeling about the company Employees are happy right? You know this for a fact right? Even if you are sure how employees are feeling, it’s a good idea to periodically run a pulse survey. There is some great advice on what to include in pulse surveys in this blog: How to use your intranet to create a pulse survey. When it’s sale season Everyone appreciates a great deal—especially during sales events like Black Friday, where prices on large items are often slashed substantially. Remember, intranets don’t have to exclusively focus on work. So consider sharing deals to help everyone save a little money. Keeping your intranet content fresh doesn’t have to be a struggle, even when creativity feels low. By tapping into these 10 content ideas, you can provide timely, engaging content that resonates with your team, keeps them informed, and even boosts morale. Remember, the key to successful intranet engagement is to offer a mix of helpful, fun, and relevant posts that make the platform a go-to resource for employees.