HJ Sims
HJ Sims works with Synergy to transform their digital workplace
HJ Sims
HJ Sims works with Synergy to transform their digital workplace
Industry
Financial Services
Geography
USA
Consulting
Workflow Automation
Powell 365 Design
technologies
SharePoint
Nintex
Challenges/
Goals
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Finding a solution that provided a user-friendly, centralized location to help employees facilitate and manage their strategic initiatives
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Implementing a company intranet that was natively responsive to Microsoft Office 365
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Providing employees a digital workplace that could be accessed anywhere, anytime via desktop or mobile devices
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Improving employee experience with multi-way, peer-to-peer communication and a uniquely designed profile
Solution/
Approach
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Low code/no code intranet design and implementation plan
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Aesthetic, branded digital workplace where employees would remain motivated and engaged
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Site template updates managed through Powell Manager
To aid in the search for a new intranet tool, HJ Sims sought out the expertise of Synergy, an elite software consultant and implementation partner with a specialization in digital transformation. Having extensive experience with intranet projects and after working closely with HJ Sims to understand their project requirements and needs, Synergy recommended Powell Software’s intranet tool – Powell 365.
“Powell 365 is a powerful solution that enables us to easily enhance and upgrade our clients’ portals. In a couple of clicks, we can easily update and redeploy a site or enhance existing capabilities with additional features to meet new needs. Delivery is simplified and as consultants, we can focus on works that bring more value to our customers like information architecture, governance, adoption plans and trainings.”
- Jason Blair, Senior Architect at Synergy
Results
After recognizing their legacy on-premises intranet was outdated, HJ Sims sought a modern solution to improve internal collaboration and enhance client services. Their key requirements included a user-friendly, centralized portal responsive to Office 365 and accessible across devices. After consulting with Synergy, a digital transformation expert, they chose Powell 365, which offered control over the intranet, easy implementation with out-of-the-box features, and a standardized design. Synergy worked closely with HJ Sims to meet all project needs, delivering the solution in a few months. HJ Sims continues to expand their digital workplace with ongoing support from Synergy and Powell Software.Other improvements and positive benefits that have already been noted are:
All employees are now utilizing the intranet portal
Increase to IT knowledge base and training repository from 1-2 people visiting a month on avg to 260+ monthly visits
Onboarding and training for new employees has become a more streamlined, effective process
Results
Improved collaboration among staff
Ability to locate and view information in meaningful ways
Improved quality of life for residents who are better informed
Overview
After deciding that their legacy on-premises intranet solution was outdated and rarely used, HJ Sims set out to find a new intranet solution that would replace their old tool. To improve their company’s internal communication and support their clients with the best services possible, HJ Sims needed a functional, branded intranet solution that would boost internal collaboration.
This is the story of how HJ Sims successfully realized their goal to transform their digital workplace and launch a new intranet.
Challenges/Goals
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7 geographic locations
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Need to organize information per locations and functional area
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Need to surface resident data securely
Solution/Approach
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Complete discovery to understand unique requirements
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Develop dynamic Employee Portal taxonomy to manage information
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Use BCS to surface only non-sensitive resident profile information
Summary Data
As one of America's pioneering financial services firms, HJ Sims is committed to helping individuals and organizations meet the financial challenges of today and tomorrow.
