Information Highways

Intranets As Conduits for Fusion: Merging Companies, Merging Intranets

The announcement that Manulife Financial would merge with two other companies to create North America’s second largest insurance company triggered a merger process of another kind - an intranet merger. In this candid case study, Manulife’s internal communications director and their lead consultant will walk you through the process of establishing a proven, timely, and effective common intranet platform for all employees in all areas at minimal cost. Learn how the companies worked together to overcome challenges or find concessions to deliver an integrated company intranet portal on a short timeline. You’ll learn how the company addressed all facets of merging the intranets of three entities, including technology, culture and strategic planning.

Speaker(s): Wong Ferris, Jane, Director, Internal Communications Manulife
Porco, Carmine, Vice President, Prescient Digital Media