However you choose to define and measure employee experience (EX), it’s accepted that technologies with appealing user experiences (UX) are a key factor in creating a positive EX. As a critical digital workplace tool, a well-designed intranet homepage gives employees an experience that connects them seamlessly to colleagues, information, and the organization — all of which helps to improve EX. — Employee experience is defined as the sum of perceptions that employees form from the interactions they have with an organization — from recruitment onwards. To ensure employees have a positive experience, organizations need to optimize communications and technologies so that work is engaging, enjoyable, and productive. …