With home and hybrid working growing in popularity, organisations need better solutions. Here's how an intranet can support remote working
Can A SharePoint Intranet Support Remote Working?
Remote working was becoming more and more popular even prior to the pandemic. Recent years have seen an even greater acceleration of this trend, with many organisations already adopting remote and hybrid working methods as normal procedures. With remote and hybrid working set to continue, organisations can both support and enhance working relationships through the use of a SharePoint intranet. A staple of many Microsoft 365 licences, SharePoint can engender connectivity and engagement with those working away from the main workplace. Here are just a few ways a SharePoint intranet can help remote working:
SharePoint can support identity and belonging
Gone are the days of dull-looking intranets. SharePoint now offers full customisation and formatting for your intranet site, letting you tailor it exactly to match your organisation’s branding. Many organisations now also make use of video within their intranet, meaning CEOs and senior leaders can provide an engaging update about the company. That way, even when working remotely, an intranet can make staff feel part of the brand.
Here are just some of the benefits:
- Centralised Document Management: Store, organise, and manage documents in one central location, making it easy for teams to access and collaborate on files.
- Improved Collaboration: Enable seamless collaboration with features like co-authoring, version control, and real-time editing, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
- Enhanced Security: Protect sensitive information with customisable security settings, including user permissions and data encryption.
- Integration with Microsoft 365: Easily integrate with other Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive for a cohesive work experience.
- Customisable Workflows: Automate routine tasks and processes with customisable workflows, saving time and increasing efficiency.
- Intranet Capabilities: Create internal sites for company news, announcements, and resources, fostering better communication and engagement within the organisation.
- Scalability: Easily scale SharePoint to meet the needs of small teams or large organisations, adapting as your organisation grows.
- Search Functionality: Quickly find documents, sites, and people with robust search capabilities, improving productivity and reducing time spent searching for information.
SharePoint can provide remote workers with a centralised hub
A SharePoint intranet can be meticulously tailored to meet all the needs of remote workers, serving as a centralised hub where they can access everything they need. From company-wide communications and important documentation to HR documents and wellbeing content, a SharePoint intranet can house it all. The platform’s powerful search function further enhances this convenience, making it easy for employees to find the information they need quickly. Additionally, the intranet can function as a project management tool, allowing team members and managers to track tasks and deadlines across different locations. By centralising resources and information, a well-designed intranet can provide comprehensive intranet support for remote working, ensuring that employees have everything they need to perform their jobs effectively.
SharePoint provides secure cloud storage
No remote working solution is complete without a strong cloud computing system behind it. Cloud networking is instrumental for so many workplaces, letting them store their data safely and securely online. It is also a key feature of SharePoint’s intranet. High uptime, automatic saving and Microsoft’s advanced security also ensure that SharePoint is safe and reliable. And by hosting files in SharePoint Online, users are able to work on documents simultaneously, meaning those both in and out of the office can collaborate at the same time.
At Akita, we specialise in developing SharePoint intranets to support remote working, tailored to meet a wide range of organisational requirements. If you’re interested in learning more about how we can support your organisation’s intranet needs or if you’d like to discuss your specific challenges, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.:
