7 ways the goal posts on enterprise search have moved
Intranet search has proved a perennial predicament for digital workplace teams. New trends in search are changing expectations for everything from how search results are displayed to the very nature of what search is. This article describes the key trends behind the shifting goal posts. Some people don’t understand the importance of paid adverts in…
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New research shines a light on the future direction of the digital workplace
Jane McConnell’s latest annual report on digital workplace trends presents more interesting data and analysis of the digital workplace. This post reviews the new report and also covers some takeaways relating to the role of leaders, change agents and future direction. New research shines a light on the future direction of the digital workplace “The…
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“Building a Better Digital Workplace” plus 10 other selections for your reading list
CMSWire has released a free ebook “Building a Better Digital Workplace”, which features contributions from Digital Workplace Group (DWG)’s CEO and Founder Paul Miller, together with other key thought leaders. To celebrate, we have put together a DWG reading list on digital workplace thinking. The web is awash with articles that share the bookshelves, e-readers…
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The 7 levels of HR integration into the intranet
HR systems and content have always played a central role on intranets, but it’s time to move towards real, productive integration that realizes the true potential of digital workplaces. This article lists the seven common stages of HR integration with the intranet and provides a simple self-rating framework. Integration is the latest big trend among…
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6 digital workplace trends from recent Intranet Innovation Awards
The annual Intranet Innovation Awards show how intranets and digital workplaces are evolving. This post gives six observations on themes such as mobility, social tools and the value of integrating systems. It also includes information on how to enter the 2015 Awards. The Intranet Innovation Awards In my line of work, I’m lucky enough to…
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The 6 meanings of “social business” and what you’re really trying to say
“Social business” has meant a variety of things over the past eight years, few of which have been clearly defined. This post explains the definitions, what the term really means today and the relevance to intranet and digital workplace managers. Here I go again. It’s the return of the “language police”. That was my nickname…
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What is the relationship between organizational culture and the digital workplace?
The digital workplace is complex. Organizational culture is complex. The two seem deeply intertwined, but how can one shape the other? This is the first of a two-part series exploring the question.
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Which of these 8 definitions of “digital workplace” works best for you?
The concept of the “digital workplace” is still emerging and we need to collectively build a clear, shared understanding. This article explains the most common definitions of “digital workplace” to date and offers a fresh one.
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7 ways to create IKEA’s ‘fika’ in the digital workplace
Seven ways to create meaningful interactions with colleagues in the digital workplace based on IKEA’s Swedish practice, ‘fika’
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6 key themes underpinning an effective digital workplace strategy
As the Digital Renaissance of Work gathers (digitized) steam, we take a step back to share a number of key themes underpinning a structured, well thought-out digital workplace.
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8 change management strategies for intranet and digital workplace projects
Intranet and digital workplace projects need change management in order to be effective and embed new ways of working. This article looks at change management recommendations pulled from a new DWG member research report.
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My 10 digital workplace predictions for 2015
I scored my 2014 digital workplace predictions a 7 out of 10 – not bad for fortune-telling. Here are my digital workplace predictions for 2015. My latest book, co-authored with Elizabeth Marsh. The Digital Renaissance of Work: Delivering digital workplaces fit for the future, was published in October. You can download Chapter 1 for free…
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