Field Notes

Digging into workplace culture, connection, and communication

August 6, 2026
Haystack Launches the Intranet Industry’s First Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server
Your employees are already asking AI for answers — the question is whether those answers come from your company's single source of truth. Haystack's new MCP server, the first in the intranet industry, lets Claude pull permission-aware, cited answers straight from your intranet.

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Why Employer Brand Is Your Competitive Edge in the AI Era
When every organization has access to the same AI tools, an authentic workplace culture and employer brand become the key differentiator for attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent.

How to Communicate New Policies to Employees
Most policy rollouts fail at the same point: the gap between sending and understanding. This framework closes it with a five-step sequence that confirms every employee is on the same page.

What to Include on Your Internal Mobility Page
Internal mobility programs only work when employees can actually find them. Here's exactly what belongs on your intranet's internal mobility page to turn career growth from a promise into a daily reality.

How to Support Employee Resource Groups on Your Intranet
Most ERG advice covers strategy but skips a critical question: where does the group actually live? The right intranet setup turns scattered channels into a thriving, visible community.

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What Should a Company Office Information Page Include? The Complete Guide
Bring these 10 elements to your company office information page to reduce confusion and give everyone the tools and knowledge they need to focus on doing their best work.

Why Frontline Worker Communication Is More Important (and easier) Than Ever
Messages from leadership rarely reach the frontline intact, and the technology to close that gap is already in everyone's pocket. Organizations that use it well turn a one-way broadcast into a two-way conversation.

How to Run an Executive Fireside Chat
Town halls inform. Newsletters update. But when was the last time leadership had an informal conversation with employees?

Build vs Buy Intranet: A Decision Framework for 2026
You need a better intranet. Whether your existing setup is becoming unworkable, or you're starting from scratch, you'll need to answer one key question: should we build an intranet or buy one?