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Effective HR communication is the backbone of a thriving workplace. Whether it’s onboarding new employees, announcing company changes, or fostering engagement, HR teams play a critical role in ensuring clear and impactful communication. But how can you structure HR communication to maximize its effectiveness?

In this guide, we’ll cover essential strategies to create an HR communication plan, the best HR tools for execution, and practical ways to connect employees with company culture.

There is an entire range of website components we can work on to ensure the website is helpful to users and can perform great in search. Keeping your content up to date and paying attention to off-page and technical aspects can impact user experience and SEO.

One crucial element of your site can influence an even more important factor—how your site gets crawled by the search engine. This element is robots.txt file. Let’s find out what it is and how it can influence your website performance.

Well, folks, it’s February 2025, and this month, you’re stuck with just Franz! Andy is dealing with some power supply issues, but the show must go on. Let’s dive into the latest updates, shoutouts, and security tips from the Concrete CMS community.

We've all been there. You're trying to log in, submit a form, or access a website, and suddenly—CAPTCHA appears. Those blurry letters, distorted images, or "click all the traffic lights" challenges stand between you and your task. But why do we need CAPTCHA, and how can you handle it effectively? Let's break it down.We've all been there. You're trying to log in, submit a form, or access a website, and suddenly—CAPTCHA appears. Those blurry letters, distorted images, or "click all the traffic lights" challenges stand between you and your task. But why do we need CAPTCHA, and how can you handle it effectively? Let's break it down.

Happy Safer Internet Day! Today is the perfect reminder that while the internet connects us in amazing ways, it also comes with risks—cyber threats, scams, and data breaches are more common than ever. But staying safe online isn’t just for tech experts; it’s something everyone should prioritize. Whether you’re browsing, shopping, banking, or just scrolling through social media, a few smart habits can go a long way in protecting your personal information. In honor of Safer Internet Day, we’re sharing 101 practical ways to boost your online security, from creating stronger passwords to avoiding phishing scams. Let’s make the internet a safer place—starting with you!

At Concrete CMS, we love sharing real-world success stories that highlight the power, flexibility, and scalability of our platform. Two new case studies—The City of Annonay and Army Ten-Miler—showcase how organizations with very different needs leveraged Concrete CMS to revolutionize their online presence. Let’s dive into how these projects unfolded and what we can learn from them.

Your website's performance is as important as any other crucial aspect of your business. Your website also requires you to set aside a budget that you must follow to avoid excessive overhead or resource allocation. However, website maintenance and hosting costs can quickly spiral out of control and prevent you from having enough resources to dedicate to security.

Companies use an intranet to simplify internal communications and provide tools for their employees. Even employees with a limited understanding of technology can be taught to use modern systems and software. However, you need to continuously monitor your intranet metrics and KPI to make improvements over time.

KPI, or key performance indicators, are measurable values you can track to determine whether or not your organization is meeting its goals. They also allow you to monitor employee satisfaction and measure adoption.

Working on the web we juggle a multitude of online accounts, each requiring a unique username and password. This constant need to remember and manage credentials can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience, leading to password fatigue and security vulnerabilities.  Enter Single Sign-On (SSO), a powerful authentication scheme that streamlines access to multiple applications with a single set of login credentials. SSO not only simplifies the user experience but also strengthens security and improves IT efficiency.

In a world where our lives are increasingly online, protecting our digital identities has never been more critical. We entrust our personal information, financial details, and precious memories to the internet, making it a prime target for those with malicious intent. While a strong password is a good start, it's often not enough in today's sophisticated threat landscape. That's where two-factor authentication (2FA) steps in, acting like a digital bodyguard for your valuable accounts.