Case Study: HJ Sims achieves a modern digital workplace and improved communication and productivity with Powell Software (Powell Intranet)

How Hj Sims Improved Communication & Culture With A Digital Workplace

HJ Sims, a wealth management and institutional services firm, faced an outdated on‑premises intranet that limited communication, collaboration and employee access to key tools. Seeking an Office 365‑native, mobile‑responsive and branded platform to centralize content and streamline workflows, HJ Sims worked with consultant Synergy and selected Powell Software’s Powell Intranet to replace their legacy solution.

Synergy implemented Powell Intranet (Dec 2018–Nov 2019), enabling HJ Sims to manage the portal in‑house using out‑of‑the‑box components, standardized branding and easier navigation. The Powell Software solution produced measurable benefits — knowledge‑base visits grew from 1–2 per month to 260+ monthly, all employees adopted the portal, onboarding and training became more efficient, and teams like asset management eliminated lengthy email threads, improving productivity and organization.

HJ Sims

Peter Opert

Director of Network and Information Systems