Standard Operating Procedures – A complete guide! – Format & Writing Style

Standard Operating Procedures – A complete guide! – Format & Writing StyleWelcome back to the fourth in our series of blogs describing the Key elements in the SOP lifecycle. So far we have introduced the ‘SOP pie’ and have dived into the first two slices. This blog will dig further into the third slice – […]

The Ultimate Policy Management Software Checklist

The Ultimate Policy Management Software Checklist!If you are searching for policy management software and are feeling a bit overwhelmed then this purchasing guide will help. This guide is ideal for situations where you have to create an RFP and want to understand what to look for in a policy management system. Regardless of what technology […]

Target external content with Office365 and DocRead

Target external content with Office365 and DocReadMicrosoft 365 / SharePoint Online is an amazing place to store documents and important information. Documents are searchable, sharable and secure. SharePoint security ensures any sensitive information does not get into the wrong hands. From time to time you may need to give the effect of storing documents in SharePoint […]

How to use a ‘Link to a document’ in place of a real document in SharePoint.

How to use a ‘Link to a document’ in place of a real document in SharePoint.Note: The information in this post relates to on-premises SharePoint only.  If you want to see the equivalent information for SharePoint Online / Office365 / Microsoft 365, please go here.Note: The information in this post relates to SharePoint Online / Office 365 / […]

Benefits and challenges of a collaborative approach to compliance

The benefits and challenges of a collaborative approach to complianceCollaboration is a key aspect of any successful business, and it is no different in the realm of compliance. A collaborative approach to compliance can bring numerous benefits to an organization. However, it also poses certain challenges that must be addressed.The benefits of a collaborative approach […]

Do you need one document library or many ?

Do you need one document library or many?Here is a list of all the things that you need to consider when deciding whether to maintain one SharePoint document library or to use many ? As you would imagine there is no correct answer, but hopefully this list allows you to make an informed decision.Metadata NavigationMetadata navigation […]

Policies and Procedures management in SharePoint – 6 ways we are going to help

Policies and Procedures management in SharePoint – 6 ways we are going to helpOver the last 2 years – whilst helping customers benefit from DocRead for SharePoint – we have discussed the management of policies and procedures (within SharePoint) on several occasions. We have found that some organizations are really struggling to understand how SharePoint can help them […]

How to target SharePoint content with DocRead

How to target SharePoint content with DocReadHaving amazing content stored in SharePoint is great, but how do you ensure people know where to find it? Targeting SharePoint content to groups of users is easier than you may think!This post shows how easy it is to use DocRead to target documents, or any other content stored in SharePoint. […]

Why no one reads your Intranet homepage​

Why no one reads your Intranet homepageNot only is an un-engaging Intranet dull for your staff, it also represents a missed opportunity for cross-business communication and an underused investment. In order to get the best out of their SharePoint solution, administrators need to think creatively about how they might best invigorate their Intranet. Google Analytics can […]

How to make sure your team read and sign documents without using paper.

How to make sure your team read and sign documents without using paper.The notion of a paperless office has been around for years. Yet, even in the era of collaborative technologies (such as SharePoint), mobile devices and information overload, we still don’t seem able to stop signing paper.The process of reading and signing our important […]