31 intranet homepage design examples, with screenshots

31 intranet homepage
design examples, with
screenshots
Analysis of entries from
My Beautiful Intranet 2014

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6 ways to present quick links
on your intranet homepage

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Adobe – “Popular resources”

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Adobe –
“Popular Resources”
• Left-hand side of the page
• Called “Popular Resources”
• Some links are the same for all employees
• Some links are personalized based on
location and role

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ACCA – “Key Links” / “Popular Pages”

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ACCA –
Dynamic and static links
• Right-hand side of the page
• Two different sections
• “Popular pages” auto-generated
based on intranet page views
• “Key links” and “Admin links”
maintained by Intranet Manager

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AmBank – “Launch application”

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AmBank –
“Launch Application”
• Drop-down list of common apps
• Title uses action-oriented language
• More specific than just “Links”

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ARI – “I would like to”

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ARI –
“I would like to”
• Simple task-based language
• Users can relate to “I would like to:” title

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Suncor – Quicklinks dropdown menu

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Suncor –
“Quick Links” dropdown menu
• Drop-down menu saves space
• Standard “Quick Links” heading

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UNUM – sorted links

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UNUM –
Sorted links
• Left-hand side of the page
• Links sorted into labelled groups

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5 examples of icons for listing
tasks on intranet homepages

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Vinarco –
Simple icons

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Vinarco –
Simple icons
• Top right of page
• Consistent, minimalist design
• Simple design lets icon text stand out
• Tab name contributes context to tasks
• Section title positions user as actor
• Multiple tabs allow for shorter lists,
greater use of available space

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Oddball – Icons

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Spectrum Association Management –
Branded, stylized icons for tasks & info
• Top middle of page
• Large simple iconography
• Consistent colors & design
• Mix of specific tasks and more general
information

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Wheatley Group – Big buttons

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Wheatley Group –
Big simple buttons in brand colors
• Top right of page
• Large, simple, easy-to-read “buttons”
• Short list makes selection easy
• Different colors support memorability
• Text stronger visually than icons
• Large size & placement suggest high
priority or very common tasks

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Business Environment – Big icons

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Business Environment –
3D icons for tasks & tools
• Top right of page, horizontal list
• Large, simple icons aid recognition
• Visuals much larger than text
• Visual variety helps with memorability

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Children’s Trust –
Keyboard buttons

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Keyboard styled icons/buttons
• Top left of page
• Color variety aids in memorability
• Use of color ties in with mission
• Mix of specific and general info

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10 ways to bring social onto
your intranet homepage

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Dorel Juvenile –
Persistent right-hand social column
• Action-oriented right-hand column
• Persistent throughout intranet
• Lets users keep up with conversations
without returning to a dashboard page
over and over

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Suncor –
Show number of comments for news stories

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Suncor –
Shows number of comments for news stories
• Shows popularity of articles
• As big a draw as articles themselves
• Compels users to read the story
• Invites more participation

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Mediterranean Shipping Company –
Sort news by most commented and liked

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Mediterranean Shipping Company –
Sorts news by most commented and liked
• Sorts by most popular news/discussions
• Sorts by comments or “Likes”
• Surfaces what people are interested in
• Invites participation
• A good compliment to chronological and
more official news

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ACCA –
Show popular pages

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ACCA –
Shows popular pages
• Simple way to surface popular news
• Includes news from all locations
• Popularity based on “Likes” and age of pages
• “Social” because generated by user behavior

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Roland Berger –
List “My Communities”

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Roland Berger –
List and link to “My communities”
• Drop-down list to select a community
• Offers alternate route to site navigation
• Personalized list makes homepage relevant
• Recommendations invite further involvement

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Roland Berger –
Well formatted social feed
• Simple, well spaced format
• Easy to scan and read
• Actions and actors stand out
• “Follow up” filter elevates utility of
social to be an active task list

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Adobe –
Status update box

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Adobe –
Provide status update box
• Simple option to participate
• Invites status updates at start of day
• High up on homepage for easy
access

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Quality Practice –
Social activity feed

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Quality Practice –
Shows social activity feed
• Personalized social activity feed
• Shows only posts from a user’s network
• Relevant, work-related social updates

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Blogs with authors’ images

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Lists blogs with authors’ images
• Highlights user-generated posts
• Richer content than just discussions
• Author images bring the posts to life
• Clean and simple design
• Links to author profile pages enable
connections with thought leaders

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ACCA –
Link to edit profile

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ACCA –
Includes a link to edit profile
• Makes homepage feel personal
• Allows quick access to own profile
• Update profile with one click

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10 examples of reinforcing company
culture on the intranet homepage

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PUB –
Playful background

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PUB –
Playful background
• Playful design sets relaxed tone
• Builds sense of friendliness
• Good use of otherwise blank page margins

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ARI –
The company’s charity events

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ARI –
Company’s charity events
• “Local events” feels relevant and
relatable for users
• Highlighting charity sponsorships
shows company values
• Homepage focus on charitable
activities highlights their importance
• Community involvement increases
sense of purpose for employees

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Arcor –
Links to community pictures/activities

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Arcor –
Community involvement activities
• Highlights employee involvement
• Ties company’s values to employee
recognition

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UNUM –
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) info

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UNUM –
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) info
• Daily reminder of company’s values
• Homepage spotlight shows importance
of CSR to the company
• Helps employees hold company and
executives accountable

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PUB –
“We can serve” spotlight

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PUB –
“We can serve” spotlight
• Employee recognition tied to CSR
• Conveys company values through
employee stories

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“Congrats” and “Say goodbye” news

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“Congrats” and “Say goodbye” news
• Welcoming and employee-focused
news
• Puts people in the spotlight
• Highlights service & tenure
• Helpful, needed information

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World Travel Holdings –
“Who’s being recognized” news

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World Travel Holdings –
“Who’s being recognized” news
• Non-monetary employee recognition
• Communicates company good
practices
• Lets employees’ actions do the talking
• Gives every employee a chance at the
spotlight

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“Picture of the week” & social pictures

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“Picture of the week” & event pictures
• Friendly, welcoming faces on the
intranet
• Puts people at the forefront
• Helps people recognize colleagues
• Demonstrates company values

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Charles Schwab –
Q&A with executives

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Charles Schwab –
Q&A with executives
• Humanizes executives
• Reframes communications as conversation
• Makes leaders seem approachable

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Suncor –
Company’s external social activity

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Suncor –
Company’s external social media activity
• Keeps employees informed
• Shows how company engages with public
• Says that proper social media use is good
• Lets people connect with company
through personal networks

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That’s 31!

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So…

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So… do you like intranets?

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So… do you like intranets? Are you working
on improving your own digital workplace?

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So… do you like intranets? Are you working
on improving your own digital workplace?
Visit the Digital Workplace Group website
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My Beautiful Intranet 2014
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