Employee knowledge management in Interact showing an AI Assistant answering a Spring menu promo query with a May 2nd date, sourced from SharePoint and OneDrive.

Knowledge

Make employee knowledge management effortless

Unlock the information that powers your people with Interact’s employee knowledge management software.

Knowledge is the lifeblood of success, but too often it’s locked in silos.

Eliminating frustration and hours of lost productivity is the core of employee knowledge management.

When employee knowledge management is poor, business slows down. 

  • New hire productivity can increase by 70% when knowledge is accessible.
  • Poor knowledge sharing leads to duplicated work and missed opportunities.
  • Lack of expertise mapping erodes collaboration and innovation.

Here is how leading enterprises turn centralized knowledge into a competitive advantage.

  • Centralize information — so employees have one source of truth.
  • Enable semantic search — so results match intent, not just keywords.
  • Connect people to expertise — so collaboration accelerates problem-solving.

We’ve distilled decades of experience into guidelines that ensure knowledge isn’t static, but actionable:

  • Make knowledge discoverable: Use intelligent search and metadata.
  • Keep content current: Automate reviews and updates.
  • Map expertise: Direction to the right person, and the right document.
  • Measure usage: Track what’s accessed and what’s missing.

How Interact drives employee knowledge management best practices

Employee knowledge management in Interact: AI Assistant surfaces the primary brand hex code from Brand Guidelines.pdf and a linked Our Brand SharePoint page.

Intelligent search

Best Practice: Stop keyword guessing. Use semantic search and natural language queries to deliver accurate answers instantly.

Outcome: Faster decisions and improved productivity.

Interact profile for Alex Lewis, Head of Talent in NYC, with 24 followers, 36% influence, manager Jordan Rivers, and direct reports Laura Smith, Kevin Patel, and Chloe Walker.

Expertise directory

Best Practice: Knowledge isn’t just documents — it’s people. AI-driven recommendations and directories direct you to the right expert, fast.  
 
Outcome: Accelerated collaboration and meaningful innovation.

Interact analytics dashboard with Active Users by Location and by Team charts, plus an AI-powered Ask Analytics search interface.

Analytics and data 

Best Practice: Don’t assume your knowledge base works — measure it. Track queries, searches and content engagement to identify gaps.  

Outcome: Ongoing improvement & higher ROI on knowledge sharing.

Centralized content doesn’t make knowledge actionable

Interact goes beyond static knowledge storage by combining intelligent search, expertise mapping, and analytics in one digital workplace. Here’s what that means for your organization:  

Intranet

Your central hub for policies, guides, information, and resources.

Interact desktop intranet showing Lucy's personalized news feed, Workday and UKG tasks, manager dates, and Alice's franchisee mobile home with Boston store quick links.

Smart Search

Semantic search and natural language queries for instant answers.

Interact AI Assistant answering a Spring promo query with a May 2nd date, sourced from the Marketing Calendar in SharePoint and a Spring Menu Excel file on OneDrive.

People Directory

Expertise mapping to connect employees with specialists.

Interact profile for Alex Lewis, Head of Talent in NYC, showing 100% completion, manager Jordan Rivers, and four direct reports including Laura Smith and Kevin Patel.

Frontline App

Extend knowledge access to deskless and remote workers.

Two Interact mobile screens: a store staffing chat and Alice's franchisee home with quick links to promotions, live Boston store data, and the Operations Manual.

Surveys

Capture feedback on content gaps, and employee sentiment.

Interact pulse survey asking employees to rate their confidence using a new ticketing system, with a 5-point emoji scale from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree.

Newsletters

Share critical updates, organization news, and knowledge highlights.

Three Interact email templates: a monthly newsletter, a new-hire welcome for Greg, and a weekly IC roundup with project updates and user feedback.

Recognition

Make recognising wins visible, valuable, and regular.

Interact recognition card showing Eliza Benns awarding Jenny Ford 20 gold coins with #AboveAndBeyond, earning 89 reactions.

Enterprise Connectors

Integrate with productivity systems like ServiceNow, SuccessFactors and SAP to make knowledge actionable.

Interact intranet embedding a ServiceNow Tickets Widget with 12 queued items, including 2 critical tickets for network outages and SAP access in progress.

Analytics

Measure usage and engagement, and discover areas of opportunity.

Interact analytics dashboard showing active users split 49% EMEA and 49% USA, team engagement led by Comms at 72%, and monthly activity trending upward through December.

AI-driven Personalization

Deliver the right content to the right person at the right time.

Gif of Interact AI features, including Content Governance restricting a Q1 pay review article to Store Managers, and auto-translate options.

Trusted by the world’s leading enterprises

Join organizations like Subway, New York Life, and Love’s who use Interact’s self service software to keep employees informed, connected, and empowered with knowledge.

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FAQs

Why is employee knowledge management critical for employee experience?

Employees need quick access to information and expertise to work efficiently. When knowledge is centralized and searchable, productivity rises and frustration falls.

How does effective employee knowledge management improve business performance?

It reduces wasted time, accelerates onboarding, and prevents duplicated work. Organizations with strong knowledge-sharing cultures innovate faster and make better decisions.

What employee knowledge management features do leading employee knowledge solutions offer?

A best-in-class platform should offer:

1. Semantic search for accurate answers
2. Expertise mapping to connect people
3. Content governance to keep information current
4. Analytics to identify gaps and measure impact

How does Interact help organizations with employee knowledge management?

Interact centralizes content, enables intelligent search, and connects employees to experts, all in one digital workplace. This eliminates silos and ensures knowledge flows where it’s needed.

What is the ROI of improving employee knowledge management?

Improved productivity, faster onboarding, and reduced support costs. Organizations that prioritize knowledge sharing see measurable gains in efficiency and innovation.

How can I measure employee knowledge management success?

Track metrics like: Search success rates, content engagement, expertise connections, and reduction in repeated queries. Interact’s analytics provide real-time insights to optimize your knowledge strategy.