3. Features to Look for in a mobile intranet app
Which mobile intranet features should you focus on? Consider these ideas.
Connects All Workers From One App
The workplace has changed and not everyone associated with the company spends equal time in the office. It’s not uncommon for a worker today to spend some or all of their time working remotely. These workers are just as much a part of the company as those who spend all of their time in the office.
Look for a mobile Intranet that will connect everyone by using the same productivity suite, such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. The intranet itself can be used as a source for training materials, best practice tips, and FAQs to help employees navigate the software.
Private and Group Chat Options
Not every message that employees share on the company intranet is meant for all workers to see. An employee may want to send a question directly to their manager, for example. Managers should recognize that not everything they discuss with their team members is meant to be repeated to the group.
This is what private chats are for. The group chat is a key feature when looking for a communication app, since team members can ask questions and get advice about tasks they are working on in real-time.

Integrates with Existing Company Software
Ideally, you want to choose a mobile intranet app that mirrors the processes your company already has in place. Managing information on the intranet via mobile should be as frictionless as the experience employees have become accustomed to on their desktop.
Employee Directory
Give your employees a platform to share their area of expertise with their colleagues. A searchable online employee directory
is a convenient way for managers and workers to find the help they need for specialized projects. It can also be used when a colleague needs to get a question answered in-house and does not immediately know who to turn to.
Employee Recognition Center
The company intranet is a great place to post messages recognizing employee achievements
in their professional and personal lives. Let employees know the company stands behind them in all their endeavors.

Communities of Interest
Communities of interest
encourage employees to connect through shared interests or hobbies. These communities are designed to be purely social. The community posts links, videos, and texts on topics the community would find interesting, amusing, or educational. This virtual “water cooler” is a way for deskless workers to get to know their colleagues on a personal level without having to set foot in the office.
Communities of Practice
Encourage your employees with expertise in specific areas to share their knowledge in communities of practice
. It’s an opportunity for them to increase their reputation as an expert in their field.
Includes Push Notifications
The best intranet mobile apps keep all users up to date with push notifications. These real-time announcements are sent out to smartphones when employees must be notified of something quickly. They are not designed for everyday internal communication. They are best used to communicate urgent messages like updates from the company CEO or instructions about what to do in case an emergency occurs.