Employee communication hub for distributed and frontline workforces

COMMSKIT CONNECT

CommsKit Connect employee communication hub example

A managed employee communication hub vs the complexity of an intranet

CONNECT is a managed employee communication hub that functions like an intranet, without the cost, complexity, or internal ownership burden that causes most intranets to fail.

It’s a secure, branded, web-based hub that brings together the information employees need to know – news, updates, policies, resources, and campaigns – in one clear, reliable place.

Unlike traditional intranet software, CONNECT is fully managed by CommsKit. We don’t sell you software and expect your team to run it. We operate it, update it, and maintain it as an ongoing service.

COMMSKIT SUITE
Overview


ENGAGE
Employee engagement


→ CONNECT
Employee digital hub


LOOP
AI for internal comms


ONBOARD
New starter journeys


BOOST
Add-ons

Why traditional intranets struggle as a single source of truth

Most organisations don’t struggle because they chose the wrong intranet software. They struggle because most intranet software is built for large, enterprise organisations with dedicated internal teams to run it, and a workforce receptive to complicated software.

For medium to large organisations without a full intranet or digital workplace department, intranets often become the wrong solution.

They struggle because intranets are:

  • Overbuilt – packed with complicated features that rarely get used

  • Expensive to set up – before you’ve even added content

  • Internally owned –dependent on internal teams with limited time or technical capacity

  • Dependent on IT – who are already stretched

  • Poorly suited to frontline workers – especially those without company email addresses or their own pcs

Over time, the intranet becomes outdated, inconsistent, and quietly ignored.

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An employee communication hub that actually works for a distributed workforce

CONNECT focuses on what organisations actually need from an employee communication hub:

  • A single source of truth
  • Clear, up-to-date information
  • Easy access for all employees, even frontline workers
  • Consistent delivery, month after month

Unlike other employee communication platforms or intranets, it removes the need for internal ownership and replaces it with a managed service model that guarantees quality, consistency, and continuity.

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What CONNECT is (and isn’t)

CONNECT is:

  • A secure, branded employee communications hub
  • A responsive web platform (no app required)
  • Designed for large, distributed and frontline workforces
  • Accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile via browser
  • Fully hosted and managed by CommsKit

CONNECT is not:

  • An employee app
  • A HR system
  • A payroll or personal records portal
  • A DIY content management tool
  • Another burden on your IT team

What lives inside CONNECT?

CONNECT brings together:

  • Company news and announcements
  • Internal campaigns and updates
  • Governance and policy documentation
  • HR information (non-personal)
  • Operational updates
  • Events and key dates
  • Resource and document libraries
  • Suggestion box
  • Training & e-learning hub

It becomes the central reference point that other channels link back to.

CommsKit Connect managed employee engagement hub diagram

FAQ about our employee hub

How secure is CONNECT?

CONNECT does not store personal or sensitive employee data. There is no access to payslips, leave balances, or individual employee records.

CONNECT is hosted on secure, enterprise-grade infrastructure with industry-standard security controls in place. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, access is tightly controlled, and the platform is actively monitored and maintained by CommsKit.

Because CONNECT only hosts approved communications, policies, and resources – and not individual employee data – the overall risk profile is significantly lower than traditional intranets or HR-linked systems.

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CommsKit Connect managed intranet diagram

Fully managed – by design

The CONNECT employee communication hub is not editable by internal teams, and that’s intentional.

In most organisations, internal teams are balancing multiple priorities and don’t always have the tools, time, or specialist design and content skills required to consistently produce clear, well-structured internal communications. CONNECT removes that pressure by putting content creation, formatting, and publishing in the hands of trained professionals.

CONNECT is branded to your organisation – aligned to your logo, accent colour, and in visual aesthetics, for example when using branded imagery in the content. This ensures the platform feels like a natural extension of your organisation, not a generic internal tool.

All updates are handled by CommsKit, following brand, content governance, and internal communications best practice. This protects quality and ensures:

  • Consistent standards and presentation
  • Clear accountability for updates
  • On-time delivery
  • Long-term sustainability

If full internal editing control is required, traditional intranet software is the better option. CONNECT is for organisations that want a managed employee communication hub that simply works.

If you’re struggling with intranet software, internal ownership, or inconsistent employee communications, CONNECT offers a simpler alternative.

Book a call to see CONNECT in action and explore how the CommsKit suite works together.

An employee communication hub designed for frontline and distributed workforces

CONNECT is particularly effective where:

  • Traditional intranets or extranets are impractical
  • Information needs to be simple and easy to find
  • There is no dedicated intranet team
  • Employees don’t have company email addresses
  • Mobile access is essential

Because CONNECT does not expose personal data, access can be provided with greater versatility (and in line with your IT protocols).

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CONNECT and the CommsKit suite

CONNECT works as a standalone employee communication hub, and also pairs naturally with the wider CommsKit suite.

It provides a central home for:

  • ENGAGE campaigns
  • ONBOARD resources
  • Shared knowledge and documentation

CONNECT can also be combined with our AI solution – LOOP for additional value, with shared data foundations and pricing efficiencies.

Each product can be used independently, however there is an economy of scale that improves pricing when they are stacked.

The CommsKit internal communications system

A well connected workforce through an employee communication hub.
No extra headcount. No extra hassle.

Think of us as your employee communications superpowers – keeping your workforce aligned, informed, and engaged… without you doing the heavy lifting. Brought to you by a team with deep experience working with some of the most recognisable brands in the world.

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