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.
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

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.
CONNECT is:
CONNECT is not:
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.

FAQ about our employee hub
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.

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).


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:
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.

