When it comes to employer branding, most companies are putting on a show. There’s a flashy careers page, the usual values splashed across walls, maybe even a “Top Employer” award here and there. But here’s the tough question: Is it all just for appearances? If someone walked through your office, or jumped into a Zoom […]
Month: December 2024
5 Ways to Break the ‘Busy Equals Value’ Internal Communications Myth
In my previous post, I shared a conversation on the perception that probably many internal communicators struggle with – acting ‘busy’ to prove the function is ‘adding value’. The case received some interesting viewpoints. Maybe, other functions and domains face similar challenges? As 2025 approaches, the pressure to innovate in internal communications is at an […]
Can Internal Communicators Break the ‘Busy Equals Value’ Myth?
As we near the end of 2024 and internal communicators plan for 2025, reflect on this conversation between Riya, an Internal Communications Lead and James, a HR Business Partner on business value and share your thoughts. A midweek catch-up in the office café. Riya is nursing her coffee while James pulls up a chair with […]
Why Internal Communicators Are Essential in an AI-Driven World
“If we have ChatGPT, why do we need internal communications professionals?” It’s a provocative question and one that’s gaining traction. I posed this question in my previous post and received some fascinating responses. Thank you to all my readers for engaging with this topic and sharing your valuable opinions. Saurabh Turakhia Alexandra (Alix) Edmiston Sukhaja […]
If ChatGPT Can Write, Do We Still Need Internal Communicators?
Here is a conversation between Allan, an Internal Communications Specialist and Meera, a veteran Communications Consultant and Mentor. Reflect on this and share your thoughts. A late-afternoon mentoring session at a quiet corner of a co-working space. Allan is visibly agitated as he pulls up a chair opposite Meera. Allan: “Meera, I heard something today […]
What Must You Look for in an Employee Communication Newsletter?
Remember the printed newsletters of the past? Carefully designed, distributed, and eagerly awaited? Today’s version bears little resemblance, but its purpose has never been more critical. Employee newsletters are no longer just about sharing updates; they’re a strategic tool to connect your workforce, foster alignment, and even inspire advocacy. The challenge? Many organizations and vendors […]
Leadership Undervaluing Internal Communications? Join me on Dec 6 for a chat
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dagvKgbJ————————————— Are your #internalcommunicators viewed merely as mailer-makers, not strategic consultants?What’s at stake if #leadership continues to ignore the importance of engaging employees meaningfully? Many HR leaders, internal communicators, and business heads grapple with the same challenge: leadership’s lack of recognition for the critical role internal communication plays in driving business outcomes. When […]