How Dutch Media Institute Beeld & Geluid used Happeo to Harmonize Internal Communications

Beeld & Geluid, a renowned Dutch company, has been shaping the soundscape of the Netherlands for over a century. With a deep-rooted history in audio solutions, the company has evolved to become a leading provider of innovative audio-visual archival systems. But as Beeld & Geluid continued to grow, so did the complexity of its internal operations.

The Challenge: A Dissonant Internal Landscape

Beeld & Geluid was facing a challenge that is common among many growing businesses: fragmented internal communication. With employees scattered across various locations and departments, information sharing was often siloed and inefficient. Key announcements and updates were lost in a sea of emails, while important company news struggled to reach its intended audience. This lack of cohesion hindered collaboration, slowed decision-making, and impacted overall employee engagement.

Beyond operational inefficiencies, Beeld & Geluid also faced a disconnect between individuals. As the company grew and the number of employees scaled rapidly, the real connection and involvement between colleagues began to suffer, as many people did not know each other or have insight into their roles and impact in the business. The company intranet helps to develop more synergy and cohesion between our colleagues

A New Intranet Solution

Recognizing the need for a centralized platform to harmonize internal communication, Beeld & Geluid embarked on a quest to find an intranet solution that could revolutionize the way they connected with their employees. After careful evaluation, they selected Happeo as their ideal partner.

Happeo's user-friendly interface and powerful features resonated with Beeld & Geluid. The platform offered a centralized hub for all company information, news, and updates. Employees could easily access relevant content, collaborate on projects, and stay informed about company initiatives.

Beeld & Geluid leverages Happeo to:

• Centralize Communication: By consolidating all company news, announcements, and policies on a single platform, Beeld & Geluid ensured that critical information reached every employee, regardless of their location or role.
• Foster Collaboration: Happeo's intuitive collaboration tools enabled teams to work seamlessly on projects, share ideas, and provide feedback. This fosters a more collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Connection with Colleagues: Happeo’s People feature allows for easy access to a dynamic org chart that helps you find who you need and learn about what each employee does, as well as their location and where their role sits within the greater organization.

• Enhance Employee Engagement: Happeo's personalized newsfeed and interactive features kept employees engaged and informed. By delivering relevant content tailored to individual interests, Beeld & Geluid strengthened employee satisfaction and loyalty.
• Streamline Processes: Happeo's integration capabilities allowed Beeld & Geluid to streamline various processes, such as onboarding, training, and knowledge sharing. Specifically, the way Happeo integrates seamlessly with Google Workspace was key for the company, since this integration allows for centralized files and no need to manually add files to their intranet site. 
• Positively Impact Culture: Happeo has helped Beeld & Geluid create a stronger company culture by fostering a sense of community and belonging among employees.

• Continually Improve: Happeo’s customer service and feedback loop is critical to Beeld & Geliud’s internal strategy. By providing feedback and requests, Happeo and its customers can work together to build a product roadmap that creates ever-growing shared successes. 

With Happeo, Beeld & Geluid has achieved a streamlined internal communication landscape. Employees are more connected, informed, and engaged, leading to increased productivity and innovation. As the company continues to evolve, Happeo will remain a vital tool in shaping its future success.

"Building our new intranet platform with Happeo has been a game-changer for our internal communications. Now we have all the information and digital interaction together on one great looking platform. We're excited about the positive impact our intranet has on fostering a sense of community and collaboration in our organization."    - Dennis de Bruin, Communications Advisor and Intranet Project Manager, Beeld & Geluid.