The Shift | January 2025

Welcome back to The Shift, Blink’s monthly newsletter to help leaders power better employee experiences for all. In this issue, learn more about:

• What’s new in Blink: Voice and video calling, live streaming, and more

• ICYMI: 8 internal comms trends for 2025

• Intranets vs. employee experience platforms: Why the lines are blurring

• How healthy is your internal comms platform?

• Blink + Workday: The #1 employee experience platform integration

PRODUCT & INNOVATION

What’s new in Blink: Voice and video calling, live streaming, and more

Building a stronger workplace begins with the right tools — and Blink’s latest features are designed to spark meaningful connection.

From seamless in-app voice and video calling for instant communication, to live streaming directly in the Feed to boost team participation and engagement, these updates modernize the employee experience and bring your teams closer than ever.

Learn more about the powerful enhancements coming to Blink and how they can transform communication, streamline collaboration, and elevate your workplace experience.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

ICYMI: 8 internal comms trends for 2025

As we ring in the new year, the workplace continues to evolve — and so do the ways we connect and communicate at work.

From fostering empathy during times of division to using AI to deliver hyper-personalized messaging, these eight trends will transform how organizations connect with their teams in 2025.

Kick off the new year by exploring the insights that will shape the future of internal communication and help your organization stay ahead of the curve.

EMPLOYEE INTRANETS

Intranets vs. employee experience platforms: Why the lines are blurring

When it comes to intranets vs. employee experience platforms, what’s the real difference?

It’s getting harder and harder to tell.

There’s been a revolution in the type of tech tools we use in the modern workplace. While intranet software is still the backbone of internal communication and collaboration in many organizations, employee experience platforms (EXPs) play an ever-expanding role as a more dynamic, engagement-centric alternative.

Discover how these two types of workplace tech compare — and what this means for your organization.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

How healthy is your internal comms platform?

Your internal communications platform is the backbone of your organization’s ability to connect, engage, and empower employees.

But is your platform in top condition — or is it showing some symptoms of neglect?

From mobile usability and real-time analytics, to integrations and content moderation, our new internal comms health check quick quiz will guide you through 10 critical factors for a healthy internal comms solution.

Take your internal comms pulse with our health assessment to check the vitals of your current platform and identify opportunities to strengthen its performance.

PRODUCT & INNOVATION

Blink + Workday: The #1 employee experience platform integration

Employees power your business, but many are often left behind when it comes to workplace tools and technology.

That’s where Blink and Workday come in.

With the industry’s most comprehensive integration between Workday and any employee experience platform, Blink extends Workday’s powerful capabilities to all employees — bridging the employee experience gap and offering the entire workforce easy one-click access to the tools and information they need.

See how Blink and Workday work hand in hand to revolutionize the employee experience and create a more connected and engaged workforce.

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