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Once upon a time, (long, long, ago) there was something called the employee handbook. It ranged in size from a pamphlet to a three-inch binder detailing everything, including where to park and what orthodontist work is covered in the health plan. There was also something called employee newsletters. It was written and designed by some guy in a far off cubicle that no one ever saw. This newsletter was responsible for circulating the latest news on who recently became a parent, how to RSVP to the Christmas party and what strategies made for faster output.
Now, there’s the intranet.
No, it’s not the internet. It’s the intranet. The intranet is a company’s online town-crier, and sometimes office gossip. It’s updated and used like a web site, but its information is only intended for internal use. It might include security features, but it will certainly disperse information about the company. Employees looking for information on everything from the health plan to the company’s specific policies on sexual harassment will find it here.
The best reason to use intranet software is that it allows the company to spread correct information in a relatively cheap and paperless way. The gossip mill can be brutal. The intranet will set it right. Employees will also know exactly where to go for the right information and won’t waste their time trying to track down the appropriate avenues.
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