Intranet Content for December 2024
December is a time for celebrations, thoughtful reflection, and gratitude. This month, our intranet content is packed with suggestions to help your organization embrace the the season. Dive into Human Rights Month, get involved with International Volunteer Day, and take a moment to reflect on the past year. Let these ideas spark inspiration and bring value to your end-of-year celebrations as we wrap up our 2024 intranet content series.
FireOak’s favorite ideas for intranet content for December 2024:
National Human Rights Month
December is Human Rights Month, with Human Rights Day on the 10th of December. The purpose of this month-long observance is to increase awareness of human rights issues and support the values of equality, dignity, and respect for everyone, as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Visit the United Nations Human Rights Day site to learn more.
- Feature human rights stories on your intranet of individuals or organizations that are making a difference in the field. Include interviews, profiles, or highlights of human rights achievements.
- Host virtual discussions or webinars on human rights topics, inviting guest speakers to share their insights. Provide an opportunity for employees to ask questions.
- Encourage employees to participate in acts of kindness toward others to promote core human rights values, such as empathy and understanding.
- Highlight any initiatives or programs within your company that promote human rights, such as diversity and inclusion efforts, community engagement projects, or sustainability initiatives.
National Cookie Day (December 4)
National Cookie Day is a delicious occasion to bring staff together to indulge in a sweet treat. For businesses, it presents a unique opportunity to have some fun and boost morale among employees. Leveraging your company’s intranet to promote National Cookie Day can turn it into an enjoyable and engaging experience for everyone – it might even become an annual tradition!
One way to utilize the intranet is by creating a dedicated page to serve as a hub for all things cookie related. Feature fun facts about cookies, tips for baking the perfect batch, and a section for employees to share their favorite cookie recipes.
Another option is to promote an event, like a cookie swap, to add an interactive element to the celebration. Have employees sign up to participate in the swap through the intranet, and details such as date, time, and location can be shared on the platform.
Leveraging your company’s intranet to promote National Cookie Day can turn a simple “holiday” into a memorable experience for employees.
International Volunteer Day (December 5)
International Volunteer Day, held on December 5th, is a worldwide event that promotes volunteerism and volunteers’ impact on the world. It is a chance to appreciate, support, and motivate more people to participate in their communities. The United Nations provides useful information on Volunteer Day 2024.
Promote volunteering on your intranet:
- Highlight employee volunteerism by showcasing stories from employees who volunteer their time and skills. This can inspire others to get involved and showcase your company’s commitment to community engagement.
- Encourage employees to participate in volunteer activities that the organization supports. Share information on your intranet about nearby volunteer opportunities and give details such as the organization, volunteer work, and how to register.
- Organize a company Volunteer Day where employees can participate in a group volunteering activity. Use the intranet to coordinate sign-ups, share details about the event, and post photos and updates afterward.
Winter Wildlife Photography Content
A winter wildlife photography contest hosted on your company’s intranet can be a fun way to involve employees and display their talent. Make a special section on the intranet with contest information, guidelines, and due dates. Invite employees to share their best winter wildlife photos, with a short explanation. Think about adding a voting feature for added engagement or enable comments to foster interaction or inquiries from both participants and non-participants.
Announce the winners on the intranet and award prizes to celebrate their talent. Another option is to display the winning photos in an online gallery to highlight the skills and creativity of your staff. The contest is a way to unite employees who work in different parts of the organization, appreciate nature, and show the beauty of winter wildlife.
Reflections Over the Past Year
It is essential for any organization that wants to achieve its goals and objectives, both for their intranet and for other business initiatives, to look back and reflect on the past year. This period of introspection allows for the assessment of progress made, successes, and areas for improvement. This analysis will help to inform direction and strategies going into the next year. The knowledge gained from this reflection is crucial in making sure that an organization stays on the right path and keeps growing, changing, and evolving. Employees will benefit from transparent communications, and posting some of these insights to your intranet is a great way to reinforce that open company culture.
Other Ideas
Other ideas to potentially incorporate into your intranet content for December 2024:
- December 1: World AIDS Day
- December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- December 10: International Human Rights Day
- December 11: International Mountain Day
- December 21: Winter Solstice
Looking for more ways to enhance your intranet, freshen up an intranet, or build a new intranet? Check out other articles in FireOak’s intranet blog post series and stay tuned for our January Intranet Content post in this series.
