--- title: How Intranet Managers Can Embrace Summer Themes to Boost Engagement description: Summer is here and while many of us might be dreaming of beaches, BBQs, and brighter days, it's also the perfect opportunity to bring some seasonal spirit into your intranet. A summer theme isn’t just a fun design tweak, it’s a great way to boost engagement, refresh routine content, and bring a bit of energy into your digital workplace. image: https://blog.sorceintranet.co.uk/hubfs/iStock-1164806616-1.jpg --- Close - Products - [Engage intranet software](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/engage-intranet/) - [SharePoint intranets](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/sharepoint-build/) - [Juggl Connect](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/juggl-connect/) - [Intranet Accessibility](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranet-accessibility/) - [Juggl Desk Booking](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/juggl-desks/) - Services - [Services overview](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/services-overview/) - [Planning](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/planning/) - [Design & build](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/design-build/) - [Training & support](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/training-and-support/) - [Case studies](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranet-case-studies/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.sorceintranet.co.uk/) - [Guides](https://ask.sorceintranet.co.uk/intranet-guides) - [Webinars](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranet-events/) - About - [About](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranetexperts/) - [News](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranetexperts/news/) - [Careers](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranetexperts/careers/) - [Contact](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranetexperts/contact/) [![Let's chat](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/543256/8dd58f96-f533-41d0-8e0f-1c4a174615cc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/543256/8dd58f96-f533-41d0-8e0f-1c4a174615cc) [![Sorce intranet software logo](https://blog.sorceintranet.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/SORCE-logo-fullcolour-60.png?width=243&height=59&name=SORCE-logo-fullcolour-60.png)](http://www.sorceintranet.co.uk) [![Sorce intranet software logo](https://blog.sorceintranet.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/SORCE-logo-fullcolour-60.png?width=243&height=59&name=SORCE-logo-fullcolour-60.png)](http://www.sorceintranet.co.uk) - Products - [Engage intranet software](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/engage-intranet/) - [SharePoint intranets](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/sharepoint-build/) - [Juggl Connect](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/juggl-connect/) - [Intranet Accessibility](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranet-accessibility/) - [Juggl Desk Booking](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/juggl-desks/) - Services - [Services overview](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/services-overview/) - [Planning](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/planning/) - [Design & build](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/design-build/) - [Training & support](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/training-and-support/) - [Case studies](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranet-case-studies/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.sorceintranet.co.uk/) - [Guides](https://ask.sorceintranet.co.uk/intranet-guides) - [Webinars](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranet-events/) - About - [About](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranetexperts/) - [News](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranetexperts/news/) - [Careers](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranetexperts/careers/) - [Contact](https://sorceintranet.co.uk/intranetexperts/contact/) [![Let's chat](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/543256/8dd58f96-f533-41d0-8e0f-1c4a174615cc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/543256/8dd58f96-f533-41d0-8e0f-1c4a174615cc) [Paula Darch](https://blog.sorceintranet.co.uk/author/paula-darch) 2 July 2025 4 min read # How Intranet Managers Can Embrace Summer Themes to Boost Engagement [Previous Post](https://blog.sorceintranet.co.uk/top-sharepoint-intranet-challenges) [Next Post](https://blog.sorceintranet.co.uk/why-juggl-connect-is-a-game-changer-for-retail-team-communication) How Intranet Managers Can Embrace Summer Themes to Boost Engagement 2:51 Summer is here and while many of us might be dreaming of beaches, BBQs, and brighter days, it's also the perfect opportunity to bring some seasonal spirit into your intranet. A summer theme isn’t just a fun design tweak, it’s a great way to boost engagement, refresh routine content, and bring a bit of energy into your digital workplace. If you manage an intranet, especially for a dispersed or hybrid workforce, seasonal content can go a long way in making your platform feel more human, relevant, and connected. Here's how to do it effectively: 🌴 1. Give Your Homepage a Summer Makeover A subtle refresh to your intranet design can immediately signal a shift in season and tone. Think: - Bright, warm colours or summer-themed banners - Light animations or illustrations (e.g. sunshine, flip-flops, sunglasses) - A cheerful update to your welcome message or tagline - Just make sure it stays on-brand and accessible, it should feel uplifting, not overwhelming 🍉 2. Launch a Summer Content Series Summer is a brilliant hook for internal storytelling. Try: - "Summer Spotlights" on employees: Share holiday plans, favourite summer recipes, or seasonal tips. - Wellbeing content: Think hydration tips, sun safety, or healthy lunch ideas. - “Where in the World…” photo competitions for holiday snaps or staycation fun. - You could even theme your news items and blog, linking back to company culture or values, while keeping it light 🏖 3. Promote Summer Events and Activities Your intranet is the ideal place to promote: - Summer socials (virtual or in-person) - Charity fun runs, sports days or picnics - Employee volunteering opportunities - Use dedicated event pages or interactive calendars to keep everyone in the loop ☀️ 4. Support Holiday Planning and Flexibility Make it easy for employees to: - Submit holiday requests - Check holiday policies - Track team availability - Consider a “Summer Hub” section on your intranet with all the essentials in one place, quick, helpful and stress-free. 🍦 5. Don’t Forget Frontline Workers If your intranet reaches frontline or deskless staff, make sure your summer content is accessible on mobile and relevant to their context: - Updates for summer challenges or shout-outs - Localised weather-based tips or wellbeing support - Quick polls or feedback forms with a summer twist - Inclusivity should shine through, no matter where your people are 🌞 Final Thought Seasonal content brings a fresh rhythm to your internal comms and summer is one of the easiest and most fun themes to work with. So don’t be afraid to bring a bit of sunshine to your intranet. 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