Seriously good internal communication is like the secret ingredient that turns a group of individuals into a goal-crushing super-team. But effective corporate communication isn’t just about sending out newsletters (though those can help), it’s about strategically building bridges across information gaps.
And sometimes those gaps can become big gaping holes. If you’ve ever tried to track down a company update, only to find it buried in an email chain from three months ago, you know exactly how frustrating information silos can be.
That’s where a news widget can help. By pulling together company updates into one accessible, personalized space within Microsoft 365, a handy news widget ensures employees stay informed without having to dig through emails or scattered team chats. Instead of information getting stuck in silos, it flows effortlessly, keeping everyone aligned, engaged, and working towards the same goals.
7 ways Ichicraft Boards’ news widget can help your internal comms
Outside of keeping employees easily informed, there are lots of reasons why a news widget could be your latest ally in the fight against communication chaos and those pesky information silos within Microsoft 365.
1. It brings the news direct to employees
No need to write emails, craft newsletters or pull together lengthy blog posts. Instead, you can send important news direct to all employees, right in the environment where they are working. Thanks to the power of our well-placed news widget, it creates a single point of access for those important company announcements, making sure everyone gets the memo (without the memo madness!).
2. It provides information without interruption
Staying focused while keeping up with company updates isn’t always easy. That’s why our news widget lets employees read articles right where they are, without breaking their flow. No more jumping between tabs or losing momentum – just easy access to the latest news, effortlessly woven into their Microsoft 365 workspace. Less disruption, more productivity, and a whole lot of time saved.
3. You can target your news updates
Company-wide announcements? Absolutely! But our news widget takes things a step further, letting you be a news-targeting ninja. Send updates directly to pre-defined audiences, ensuring the right info reaches the right eyes (and avoids those digital tumbleweeds of irrelevant news). You can even pin news posts for a specified time to the top of the widget. It’s all about super-efficient communication and keeping everyone focused on what truly matters.
4. It’s a time saver
Crafting crucial updates shouldn’t feel like rocket science. With our news widget, it’s wonderfully straightforward. Just a click on ‘add news post,’ and you’re ready to roll, creating your news item or company announcement in a snap. Forget wrestling with complicated menus or a juggling act of windows. Because when inspiration strikes for that perfect message, the last thing anyone needs is tech slowing you down.
5. Updates are easily searchable
We all know that sometimes even the most captivating company news gets temporarily sidelined by a packed schedule. That’s where the handy search feature on Ichicraft Boards shines. Employees can effortlessly revisit past updates by simply popping a keyword into the header search box. Finding that specific piece of information they need is quick and painless, ensuring they can get back up to speed in a flash.
6. You can send out urgent real time messages
Need to get the word out fast when it really matters? Our Urgent Messages feature is your go-to for getting critical, need-to-know info straight to everyone’s screen. Think instant alerts for security issues, planned system outages, unexpected office closures, or even those can’t-miss announcements about the next big company bash. It’s about cutting through the noise and making sure vital updates land front and center, quickly.
7. You can publish news in multiple languages
Working in a multi-national? No problem. With our multilingual interface, you can choose to publish your news in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, or Dutch. Our platform will automatically detect and adapt to your colleague’s language, providing a smooth experience that caters to your organization’s linguistic needs.
Ready to level up your internal communication?
Sometimes, all it takes is one small change to make a big difference.
For Magali Lähns, Project Manager Internal Communication at IWB, Ichicraft Boards did just that: “Ichicraft Boards’ ability to centralize communication across all departments and offer a personalized digital workspace made it the ideal solution for improving internal communication at IWB.”
And the best part? You can try it free for 30 days. No pressure, no fuss – just better communication, right where your people work. Sign up now and see the difference for yourself.
