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Dr SWOOP, our AI genius, is now live and ready to answer your questions
Dr SWOOP is now live on your SWOOP Analytics dashboards, ready to supply you with instant answers to just about all your digital workplace questions, and give you proven tips and ideas to boost communication and collaboration across your organisation.
Out-of-the-box SharePoint analytics v SWOOP Analytics for SharePoint intranet
We compare Microsoft’s out-of-the-box analytics with SWOOP Analytics for SharePoint intranet in an easy-to-see table.
Microsoft’s out-of-the-box analytics will give you numbers that may not carry a lot of meaning, whereas SWOOP Analytics gives you insights into your employees’ behaviours, and shows you how your people are using, accessing and reading the intranet.
We can predict which posts will go viral!
The latest update to your SWOOP Analytics dashboard can predict which posts on Viva Engage or Workplace from Meta are likely to go viral.
We can tell you, with about a 99% accuracy rating, which posts are likely to get high levels of engagement across your organisation.
Myth busting intranet statistics with SWOOP Analytics
We’ve been busting myths to help you better understand your intranet statistics! The latest myth busted relates to the time people spend editing intranet pages, and whether that time spent editing pages influences the average read time for each page.
What to do when intranet news becomes old news
When does “news” on your intranet become “old news”? SWOOP Analytics’ benchmarking of SharePoint intranet data found it’s about a week before news starts to decay. So, what do you do with this “old” news?
The vital role of Internal Communications in aligning people to strategic goals – Part 1
We explore the critical role internal communications play in aligning employees with strategic goals, what happens when you don’t, how to get it right, and how to measure it.
The pros and cons of internal communication channels
As a leader or executive, have you ever stopped to think about the best communication channel to reach your employees? Not your personally preferred channel, but the channel that will deliver the best outcome for your purpose and that of your employees.
How long should an intranet news article be?
How long should an intranet news article be?
500 words! That’s the sweet spot for the length of an intranet news article. And longer is better than shorter.
Surprised? We were! Still, it’s hard to argue with real life data.
What do we do with email?: A guide for Internal Communicators
Email just won’t go away! So how do internal communicators use it amongst a suite of other communications platforms on offer in the digital workplace?
Listen Up: The importance of asking questions and fostering a culture of curiosity in the modern workplace
We have the key to driving engagement and innovation in the workplace. It sounds simple, but its impact is powerful.
This key is curiosity.
Virtual meeting best practice – are we there yet?
Four years after the world was plunged into enforced remote working, what lessons have we learned about online meetings? What new work practices are working well for us, now we’re in a hybrid working environment? What hasn’t worked?
Are you wasting your time designing intranet access for mobile devices?
Do you spend time designing your intranet to be accessible to employees on their phones and mobile devices?
If so, it seems you’re probably wasting your time!
Digital Collaboration Platforms: A guide to choosing the right one for your collaborative tasks
We’re faced with a plethora of digital tools to conduct our work. We look to provide guidance on how collaborators within enterprises can make the right choices based on the collaborative tasks they are looking to undertake.
Dr SWOOP, our AI genius, is coming soon to SWOOP Analytics
Introducing Dr SWOOP! This little genius will provide you with instant answers to just about all your questions, and give you proven tips and ideas to boost communication and collaboration across your organisation.
Latest SWOOP Analytics product updates
We’ve been busy implementing improvements across all the SWOOP Analytics dashboards to make it easier for you to use, and to provide you with more meaningful insights to empower you in the digital workplace. Check out the latest SWOOP Analytics updates.
Intranet pages don’t need to be pretty, they need to be up-to-date and work
A beautifully designed intranet page looks great, but the reality is, it’s useless – and an expensive time waster – if it doesn’t clearly provide the information employees are looking for.
For an intranet to be successful, pages need to be up-to-date, easy to use and capable of driving an action.
How to make the most of the 10 minutes employees spend on the intranet
How can you capitalise on the small window of time employees spend on the intranet to get eyes on your key messaging? The key advice is to ensure employees can easily navigate the intranet, while content must be written and presented in way that is easily digestible.
The 2023 Viva Engage Community Champions!
From championing conversations on equity, diversity and inclusion on Viva Engage, to empowering thousands of frontline workers with the ability to connect with colleagues, our 2023 Viva Engage Community Champions boast impressive resumes.
Microsoft: How experimentation and consistency moved our leaders from absent to visible
Join Jon Bates, an Executive and Employee Communications leader at Microsoft as he shares his learnings and experiments on developing leadership visibility, employee advocacy and ultimately, brand love for Microsoft and it's mission.
Christian Aid: Governance as your Viva Engage superpower
Viva Engage is the heart of internal communication at Christian Aid, enabling fast, efficient and, most importantly, HUMAN connection for their people. Hear how a strong and well implemented governance framework is the key to their Viva Engage success.