An intranet doesn’t come to life on its own. Without regular and relevant content, your audience tunes out and your intranet turns into a dusty archive. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be complicated to breathe new life into your platform. With the right content ideas, you can build more engagement, better internal communication, and a stronger sense of connection.
In this blog, we share 6 powerful content ideas that truly work. Not just a simple list, but each idea includes explanation, context, and practical tips to implement them easily.
1. Spotlight on a Colleague
What is it?
A short, lighthearted feature where you introduce a colleague each week or month – including a photo, a few personal facts, and a fun “This or That” question (summer or winter, coffee or tea…).
Why does it work?
This feature fosters connections between employees, especially in larger or hybrid teams. It creates recognition and appreciation.
How to do it?
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Use a fixed format: 3 questions, 1 photo, 1 fun fact, 1 “This or That” question.
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Let colleagues nominate each other for surprising pairings.
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Give the feature a catchy name (e.g., “In the Spotlight”, “Meet the Team”).
Involv tip:
Showcase this at the top of your general newsfeed via a hero widget, or use an eye-catching CTA introducing the featured colleague, with a click-through to a dedicated page. This page can then be linked to that colleague’s profile for a lasting personal touch.
2. Throwback Thursday
What is it?
Every Thursday, post a nostalgic image from the archives – from an old team event, a baby photo of a colleague or a previous office location.
Why does it work?
Humor and nostalgia spark spontaneous reactions, especially when colleagues recognize themselves or others.
How to do it?
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Ask teams to share archive photos or fun memories.
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Mix it up: alternate photos with short anecdotes or stories.
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Want to make it a quiz? Use a Forms integration for easy voting or guessing.
Involv tip:
Use a photo gallery or a prominent CTA that leads to a dedicated Throwback Thursday page. Colleagues can comment and share memories there. This keeps your intranet interactive and organized.
3. CEO’s Quarterly Update
What is it?
A quarterly update from leadership on strategic topics, successes, challenges, or future plans.
Why does it work?
Employees value transparency and authenticity. A personal message from the CEO boosts engagement and trust.
How to do it?
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Keep it short and human. Avoid corporate jargon.
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Mix text with short videos or audio messages.
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Respond to current questions or feedback from the team.
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Focus on what truly matters to employees – no fluff, just clear and relevant insights.
Involv tip:
Plan these updates through the news widget and push them via notifications or Teams integration.
Feature them on your intranet’s “About Us” page – show only the latest updates and link to videos, presentations, or documents.
Use Involv’s ideation tool to collect input from employees on topics and questions your CEO can address.
4. Learning From Each Other: Insights and Microlearning
What is it?
Create a culture of continuous learning with two easy formats:
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“What I learned this month”: employees share a short insight, tip, or learning moment – from a success to a mistake they learned from.
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Microlearning of the week: a quick, bite-sized training or tip about tools, processes, or soft skills (e.g., “3 handy Teams shortcuts”).
Why does it work?
Both formats encourage knowledge sharing and make learning accessible. Peer-to-peer sharing feels more personal than formal training, while microlearning fits busy schedules.
How to do it?
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Ask for short contributions (max 100 words) for the “What I learned” feature.
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Alternate microlearning formats: text, visuals, or video – keep them under 3 minutes.
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Reuse internal presentations or existing content (e.g., YouTube/Vimeo videos).
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Make it a habit: e.g., Fridays = Learning Day.
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Collect them in a dedicated section or gallery.
Involv tip:
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For “What I learned this month”: bring it to life in a Viva Engage community where employees can post and comment easily.
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For microlearning: embed existing videos or link to your internal learning platform.
5. Interactive Poll of the Week
What is it?
A quick poll about something current or fun, like: “What’s your favorite workspace?”, “Which snack should return to the kitchen?” or “Theme for the next team building?”
Why does it work?
It’s low effort, gets fast responses and drives high engagement. It gets people involved and makes the intranet less of a one-way street.
How to do it?
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Pick a fixed day: “Poll of the Week”.
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Alternate serious and playful topics.
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Show results instantly.
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Allow anonymity if needed.
Involv tip:
Use the poll widget and show live results (anonymously or not) on the homepage.
6. Starter Kit for New Employees
What is it?
A visually appealing onboarding page with info about tools, teams, processes and culture – everything a new colleague needs to know.
Why does it work?
A strong onboarding experience speeds up integration, prevents frustration and boosts retention.
How to do it?
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Use sections like: “What you need to know on day 1 / week 1 / month 1”.
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Add checklists, intro videos and personal welcome messages.
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Let current employees share tips for new starters.
Involv tip:
Create a separate page or subsite for onboarding, with quick links to HR, IT and team info.
Thanks to Involv’s onboarding functionality, you can automatically display personalized onboarding journeys based on the new employee’s role or team – convenient and scalable.
Ready to bring your intranet to life?
With these 6 ideas, you’ll show that content is more than just “posting something.” It’s the key to an intranet your employees actually want to use. Involv helps you roll out these ideas easily with user-friendly tools, templates and automation.
👉 Want to see how this looks in action? Schedule a free demo and discover how Involv makes the difference.