Case Study: BuzzFeed builds an inclusive single source of truth with Haystack

How BuzzFeed Supports an Inclusive, Collaborative, and Creative Culture

BuzzFeed faced the challenge of supporting its diverse and creative global team with a streamlined digital employee experience. The company needed a single, reliable source for information and communications to replace a cumbersome system of emails, wikis, and an unbranded internal site, which often led to confusion and outdated information. To address this, they turned to the vendor Haystack to implement its platform.

The solution from Haystack provided a centralized, branded hub that integrated seamlessly with existing tools like Workday and Okta, eliminating manual user management. It became the company's essential source of truth, drastically improving information consistency and access. The results included a more efficient and intuitive experience for employees, with Haystack also enabling better promotion of the company's core values by simplifying event management and communications for its Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

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Maritza Bocks

Senior Manager, People Operations