What will it take for internal communication teams to get what it needs? Internal communication teams often operate like high-performance engines running on low-grade fuel. Everyone expects flawless delivery. However, the tools available are clunky, outdated, or simply inadequate. Sound familiar? Securing investment in better communication infrastructure can feel like asking for a luxury upgrade […]
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9 Parameters to Gauge the Best Internal Communications Agency for Your Business
Selecting the right internal communications agency can be a game-changer for your business. The right agency not only understands the nuances of internal communication but also aligns with your company’s values and goals. But, what must you consider while selecting the right internal communications agency? How must you go about it? Here’s a guide to […]
Why We Need Internal Communication Experts, Not Hobbyists
This article first appeared in Strategic, where I am a contributing author. Internal communication (IC) is often underestimated, dismissed as a simple task anyone can handle. Leaders assume that drafting an email or creating a PowerPoint slide for employees is no different from managing external communication campaigns or customer engagement strategies. Treating IC as a […]
Own the Partnership. Protect Your Capacity.
As an internal communicators, ever found yourself knee-deep in designing PowerPoint slides for an event you weren’t even invited to? Or drafting last-minute email invites because someone forgot to loop you in until the day before? Internal communications teams often get pulled into tasks that aren’t their responsibility, leaving them stretched thin, frustrated, and battling […]
Included in Strategic’s Global Columnist Network
Delighted to be part of an esteemed group of thought leaders at Strategic. More details here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7293599434444009475/ I will be contributing articles on internal communications and workplace experiences.
DEI Taken a Hit? 6 Actions Internal Communicators Can Take
The winds are shifting. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), once a cornerstone of organizational priorities is now on shaky ground, particularly in the U.S., where the government has dialled back support and even asked for reporting on DEI activities. Some companies are scaling back their initiatives, others are rebranding them quietly, and many employees are […]
Is Your Intranet Stuck in the Past? Consider the 2025 Blueprint for Workplace Communication
Static pages. Clunky navigation. Generic content. If your intranet still looks like this, it’s holding your organization back. In 2025, enterprise intranets are no longer digital filing cabinets. They’re intelligent, dynamic platforms designed to engage, empower, and deliver real business outcomes. Does your intranet measure up, or is it time for a revisit? The Non-Negotiables […]
Is Your Workplace Truly Multigenerational or Just Co-Existing?
I remember launching a ‘reverse mentoring’ initiative at a former employer to help a senior leader understand how Gen Z thought, felt, and engaged. It was eye-opening, both for him and for me. We now have 6 generations at the workplace often making it a complex environment for people to navigate. If you’ve watched The […]
Looking to set up a GCC? Read the Tale of Two Indian States
What’s stopping your organization from tapping into the rapidly growing GCC ecosystem? India remains the global epicenter of Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and two states, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are rolling out the red carpet for MNCs. Their new policies for 2024-2029 are bold, future-ready, and aimed at making these regions irresistible for global enterprises […]
When Leader Words Destroy Trust and How to Rebuild It
What happens when the leader of a global IT services firm (USD 12 billion equity and with over 4 lakh employees) tells staff to work 90-hour weeks and stop “wasting their weekends staring at their spouses’ faces”? The fallout is swift and devastating. The company is trending for all the wrong reasons and so is […]