Intranet Content for November 2024
As the days grow shorter and the holiday season approaches, November offers plentiful opportunities to engage and inspire staff through thoughtful intranet content. From celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month to promoting stress management, you can use your intranet to boost employee engagement and well-being. Whether it’s sharing gratitude and recipes for Thanksgiving or offering remote work wellness tips, there are countless ways to create a vibrant, supportive, and informative space for your team. Here are some content ideas to get you started.
FireOak’s recommended ideas for November 2024 intranet content:
- National Entrepreneurship Month
- National Stress Awareness Day (November 6)
- Thanksgiving (November 28)
- Remote Work Wellness Tips for Colder Months
- Employee Generated Content
NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MONTH
National Entrepreneurship Month honors the initiative, creativity, and determination that drive people to launch new ventures and projects. It’s a time to recognize entrepreneurs’ achievements, support aspiring innovators, and encourage a culture of innovation. President Obama established National Entrepreneurship Month in 2011, and November 6 was later named National Entrepreneurs' Day.
For your intranet, consider:
- Creating a hub for entrepreneurial resources, including articles, videos, and tools to help aspiring leaders hone their skills
- Sharing stories of successful initiatives or innovations within your organization
Highlighting National Entrepreneurship Month encourages creativity, acknowledges visionary thinking, and supports innovation in your organization.
NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY (NOVEMBER 6)
Observed on the first Wednesday of November, National Stress Awareness Day raises awareness about the impacts of stress and encourages effective strategies for stress management. Use your intranet to foster discussions around mental health and resilience.
For this day, consider:
- Posting actionable stress-relief tips (mindfulness exercises, breathing techniques, desk stretches)
- Running interactive polls or quizzes related to stress awareness
- Hosting virtual workshops or webinars on topics such as work-life balance
- Reminding staff of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) or other mental health resources
- Organizing a mindfulness challenge, such as sharing daily or weekly mindfulness techniques
THANKSGIVING (NOVEMBER 28)
Fostering a spirit of gratitude and community during Thanksgiving can build stronger bonds across your team. Promoting Thanksgiving through your intranet encourages people to share what they’re thankful for professionally and personally.
Here are some ideas:
- Launch a virtual “gratitude wall” for employee messages of appreciation
- Share Thanksgiving recipes contributed by your team
- Organize virtual Thanksgiving activities (e.g., trivia, potluck, photo contest)
- Promote volunteer opportunities that encourage giving back
These elements can help your team feel connected and appreciated during the holiday season.
REMOTE WORK WELLNESS TIPS FOR COLDER MONTHS
Remote work during colder months poses unique challenges for physical and mental well-being. Energize your intranet with relevant wellness content, such as:
- Tips for creating a comfortable, well-lit, ergonomic home workspace
- Nutrition advice and healthy recipes focused on immune-boosting foods
- Stress management and mindfulness strategies, building on ideas from Stress Awareness Day
- Suggestions for maintaining social connections through virtual meetings, coffee chats, or team calls
EMPLOYEE GENERATED CONTENT
Your employees are the pulse of your organization, and their insights drive collective success. Use your intranet to encourage staff contributions—whether writing news articles, sharing success stories, or participating in virtual events and Q&As. Highlighting employee experiences nurtures a culture of collaboration, fosters knowledge sharing, and strengthens organizational culture.
OTHER IDEAS
Additional November content themes for your intranet:
- Native American Heritage Month
- November 10-16: International Fraud Awareness Week
- November 13-19: Transgender Awareness Week
- November 8: STEM/STEAM Day
- November 20: GIS Day
- November 21: World Television Day
- November 30: Small Business Saturday
- November 30: Computer Security Day
For more strategies to build, refresh, or modernize your intranet, explore additional articles in FireOak’s intranet content series and watch for the upcoming December ideas post.
FIREOAK STRATEGIES, LLC
FireOak is a boutique consulting firm specializing in helping organizations solve complex information challenges, including knowledge management, mission-aligned technology strategy, AI integration, digital transformation, and process optimization. We equip purpose-driven organizations with practical solutions and strategic guidance to advance their missions and build operational clarity.
FireOak was founded in 2010.
