Plan a homepage employees can use

A practical guide for editors and content owners shaping a useful intranet homepage.

Fictional sample context: Northstar Services uses this example to connect homepage slots with employee needs, owners, and review rhythms.

Give every slot a job

A useful homepage helps an employee find a relevant update, complete a common task, or reach a trusted resource. Each slot below has one primary purpose, a role accountable for its content, and a review rhythm.

Northstar's sample mix balances timely information with durable task links. The subject owner checks accuracy; the homepage editor keeps the overall mix clear and current.

Worked example: a weekly homepage mix

Cadences are illustrative planning choices, not service guarantees.

Slot Purpose for employees Owner role Review rhythm
Priority update See a timely change and the action or date that matters Internal Communications Editor Check each publishing day; remove or update when no longer current
Team news Understand a relevant operational or people update Department Content Owner Review weekly and before the item becomes stale
Key task links Reach frequently used tasks without searching across departments Digital Workplace Editor Check links and task relevance monthly
Learning pick Find one useful development resource or scheduled learning opportunity Learning Content Owner Review monthly and after a resource changes

Turn an announcement into an employee answer

Instead of “Operations transformation update,” write: “From Monday, submit equipment requests through the Service Desk. See the request steps and what information to include.” The revised item names the change and gives a clear next action.

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