May is here, and with it comes a fresh opportunity to refresh your intranet content and engage your employees. Whether you want to raise awareness about mental health, share tips on password security, foster collaboration, encourage innovation, or celebrate cultural diversity, we have some ideas for you. In this blog post, we will share best practices and examples of intranet content for May 2024 that you can use to inspire your own content creation. Let’s get started!
- Mental Health Awareness Month (May)
- World Password Day (May 2)
- National Limerick Day (May 12)
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (May 21)
- Organizational Values
- Department or Team Spotlight
Mental Health Awareness Month (May)
Starting in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed during May to raise awareness about mental health and fight social stigmas.
Ways to promote mental health at your company via your intranet:
- Create a dedicated mental health resources section on your intranet. Share articles, videos, podcasts, and tips. Promote Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) if available.
- Host virtual events that provide valuable insights and a safe space for employees to discuss mental health topics. Example topics include nutrition and exercise, mindfulness, work-life balance, coping with grief, overcoming imposter syndrome, and creativity’s role in mental health.
- Offer optional mindfulness challenges. Provide resources and activities, such as morning meditations, for those who wish to participate.
Participation in mental health activities should be voluntary and respect staff privacy. Enabling anonymous access to resources demonstrates that your workplace supports and prioritizes employee well-being.
World Password Day (May 2)
World Password Day highlights the importance of strong password practices at home and at work. Good password management helps protect both personal information and organizational data.
Ideas for engagement:
- Remind staff of your organization’s password policy. Use virtual meetings or news posts to highlight key points.
- Create or feature educational content on password best practices, emphasizing benefits to the employee.
- Spotlight a staff member responsible for password management, sharing their expertise.
Recognizing World Password Day through your intranet demonstrates a commitment to strong security culture.
National Limerick Day (May 12)
Have some fun with your intranet by celebrating National Limerick Day. Limericks are five-line poems with a specific rhyme pattern (AABBA).
Ideas to celebrate:
- Invite staff members to participate in a limerick contest. Post entries on a special intranet page, and allow comments and voting.
- Launch "Limerick Awards" for categories like Most Creative, Funniest, and Best Team Effort, and consider making it an annual event.
Participation should always be voluntary and inviting. A lighthearted contest like this can boost creativity and morale.
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (May 21)
This UN-designated day celebrates the benefits of cultural diversity in supporting prosperity, sustainable development, and peace.
Ways to incorporate this on your intranet:
- Create a page with articles, videos, and infographics highlighting the value of diversity and inclusion.
- Organize virtual events around cultural awareness or respectful dialogue, and promote them on the intranet.
- Feature voluntary employee spotlights, sharing experiences from diverse backgrounds.
- Host a multicultural recipe sharing exchange, inviting staff to post favorite recipes and stories.
Highlight Your Company’s Organizational Values
Organizational values unite teams and reinforce company culture. Use your intranet to create a yearlong spotlight series, featuring one value each month.
For example, if teamwork is a core value:
- Feature video interviews or stories about teams excelling in collaboration.
- Share articles and case studies on effective teamwork.
- Highlight tools and technologies that enable collaboration.
- Host events for staff to discuss best practices and lessons learned.
Department or Team Spotlight
Feature a specific department or cross-functional team on your intranet to promote a sense of belonging and appreciation. This:
- Recognizes contributions and builds morale.
- Fosters knowledge sharing by showcasing best practices and lessons learned.
- Increases staff understanding of organizational functions and roles.
- Highlights diversity of skills and expertise across teams.
Other Ideas
Consider including these themes or events in your intranet content for May 2024:
- May 4: Star Wars Day
- May 18: Armed Forces Day
- May 21: National Memo Day
- May 31: Memorial Day (US)
Looking for more ways to enhance or refresh your intranet? Explore additional articles in FireOak’s intranet blog post series and stay tuned for our June Intranet Content post in this series.
