Using Intranet Analytics to Boost Internal Communication and Employee Engagement

Effective internal communication keeps school district employees working smoothly and feeling connected. Knowing how employees interact with your district's intranet can give you valuable insights into the success of your internal messaging, resource accessibility, and overall staff engagement.

The good news? Gathering data on staff engagement with your intranet doesn’t have to be complicated. In this article, we’ll show you some key metrics you can track to really understand how staff members are engaging with your intranet content and resources.

Why Employee Engagement Matters

Gallup, an international data and consulting firm, defines employee engagement as “the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in their work and workplace” in its article “What Is Employee Engagement and How Do You Improve It?”. Employee engagement is about more than just showing up each day—engaged staff are emotionally connected to their work and their workplace, which has a direct impact on your school district’s success. Plus, Gallup notes that “engaged employees produce better outcomes than other employees – across industry, company size, and nationally.” Engaged employees don’t just improve the culture of your district—they help it thrive and meet its goals.

However, Gallup’s global data shows that only 23% of employees are truly engaged. This is where intranet analytics can come in handy. They can give you valuable insights into how connected staff members are with your internal communications, helping you fine-tune your strategies to boost engagement across your district.