Learn best practices for building a strong internal communications program. As communication professionals, we often get asked the following questions: Is internal communications the same thing as emp…
Plan ahead for your reduction-in-force communications. Layoffs. It’s a word no one likes to hear. But with ongoing news of cuts at Meta, Twitter, Amazon and more, it’s a hard one to avoid. It’s…
If the recent global pandemic did anything positive for the workplace, it was reinforcing the importance of information sharing and connection. Now more than ever, employees want to be engaged in mean…
Last month I celebrated 11 years with Padilla. What started out as a summer internship just after graduating college became the place that has shaped my career for over a decade. And whenever anyone a…
Engage your employees to transform your organization. Sector after sector, market after market, generation after generation, the company with the most engaged employees consistently outperforms the re…
In the first several weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the speed of workplace and personal life changes was dizzying. Three-plus months into it, many employees have settled into some semblance of a rout…
Every year, organizations invest significant time and money to understand and appease their customers, while often overlooking their most important customer and asset: employees. But, employee engagem…
Change is always hard, and when organizations with distinctly different cultures and styles come together in the course of a merger or acquisition, it can be even harder. It’s important to clearly a…
Employee engagement has become a buzz word of sorts, but true engagement is much more than jargon. We spend a great deal of time working with clients to build and maintain strong employee engagement p…
From an intern’s perspective, the benefits of an internship are obvious. However, with internships being mutually beneficial relationships, let us not forget what organizations can reap from the opp…
“People don’t leave companies, they leave managers.” We’ve all heard some version of the above statement at one point or another. And while people leave jobs for all kinds of reasons, there’…
Performance goals. Key performance indicators. Management by objectives. Regardless of what you call them, if your company is like most, January means you are in the midst of setting company and indiv…
It’s here. The first business day of 2018. Keurigs are in overdrive today as employees get back to the daily grind. Reality sets in that we can no longer put off our to dos until “after the holida…
Improve workplace satisfaction with a strategic employee engagement plan. In today’s world, change is the new norm. In college, I vividly remember my favorite professor telling the class that we wou…
I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Human Capital Institute’s (HCI) 2017 Employee Engagement conference at the end of July, which focused on “Creating an Engaged Culture through Purpose, C…
I’ve had several conversations lately about annual employee engagement surveys – it’s about that time of year when people are either reviewing results or preparing to conduct a survey, depending…
During the next two weeks, millions of people around the world will tune in and cheer on their country in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. For internal communicators, the Olympic Games offer a reminder a…
Leverage your DEI strategy to drive employee engagement and recruitment. Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has become a priority for most businesses, particularly in the last…
Disney, Starbucks, Twitter – many major companies are making headlines lately for asking their employees to come back to the office most or all days of the week. It’s a risky move, considering mos…
When communicating with employees, most companies today rely heavily on email to get messages across quickly and effectively. But for some industries, like the manufacturing industry, it’s not that…
Oh, 2020. Thanks to a world-wide pandemic, clashes over racial injustice, economic struggles and more, it’s become one of the most politically charged election years in decades. Yet somehow we have…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
The spread of coronavirus has impacted nearly all businesses, but its impact on health care providers is significantly higher than most. With insufficient protective supplies, health care workers are…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Ten years ago, the concept of employee engagement was rarely even mentioned on surveys of hospital and health system leaders, when they were asked about priorities or concerns for improvement. Employe…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
I work from home two days a week. I consider that a huge perk – I live 45 minutes from my office, and am a busy mom to two kids who, between them, have soccer practice five nights a week. Working re…
MINNEAPOLIS (February 28, 2019) – Today, Padilla recognized employees who have made outstanding contributions to the agency with the agency’s Living Our Purpose Awards. Winners were selected in o…
Fulfillment matters to employees. Employee engagement is critical to a company’s financial success, to attracting and retaining talent, and to building a strong culture. Duh. People, including us, h…
The healthcare industry saw a record number of mergers and acquisitions last year. And the flurry of deal making has carried over into this year, such as Bon Secours and Mercy Health’s recent merger…
Change – it’s a funny thing. Sometimes you hate it, sometimes you need it. Everyone has those moments, right? Those times where you look around at your house, workspace, exercise routine, etc., an…
Change – it’s a funny thing. Sometimes you hate it, sometimes you need it. Everyone has those moments, right? Those times where you look around at your house, workspace, exercise routine, etc., an…
The U.S. Labor Department recently announced that the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since 1969. If you do the math, that’s nearly five decades! To put things in perspective, that was a…
An engaged workforce is important for any productive organization. For health care providers, it’s essential. Your employees are your direct link to patients, and their engagement – or disengageme…
We all know Tom. He comes to every meeting with his laptop up, but head down. He’s at the table, but somewhere else. He’ll weather this meeting, just like the next. And the one after that… Googl…
4.3 million. That’s the number of U.S. employees who work from home at least half the time, according to the latest statistics from GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com. In a world where technology makes it…
New Data Shows Career Stage More Effective Indicator of Engagement Than Employee Age Alone MINNEAPOLIS (November 8, 2017) – Employers often view employee engagement through a generational lens, but…
MINNEAPOLIS (October 31, 2017) – For the fourth consecutive year, Padilla has recognized employees who have made outstanding contributions to the agency with the Living Our Purpose Awards. Winners w…
Millennials with Large Amounts of College Debt Harder to Retain and Incent MINNEAPOLIS (January 10, 2017) – In sheer numbers, millennials may soon rule the workplace. But new research indicates that…
A campaign launch for a hospital or health system is no small feat. Whether the campaign aims to promote a new service line, same day appointments or an organization rebrand, the effort has the potent…
According to Gallup, 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies are using CliftonStrengths, an online assessment, as a tool to engage employees and boost performance. Click To Tweet According to Gallup, 90 p…
To create the model that drove the recent Engage by Stage research, we spent a lot of time thinking about all the variables that could change the way an employee engaged with their company. After many…
You may have to be an official Olympic sponsor to share those coveted Winter Games hashtags on social media, but your organization can still draw inspiration from the international competition to enga…
Today, the median number of years employees have been at their current company is four years. And that number has dropped slightly in the last year. Though short stints with a variety of employers app…
For years, we’ve all heard and read about Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and now, more recently Gen Z. We’ve looked at generational similarities and differences for everything from spending habits t…
With the brand “We’re Game,” it’s no secret the Virginia Lottery is all about having fun. However, games alone are not enough to engage employees. To create a truly engaged workforce where emp…
Millennials, millennials, millennials. That’s all we hear about these days, right? Millennials are taking over the workforce, and companies need to learn how to engage them if they want to harness t…
It’s 5:15 p.m., and you’ve just finished drafting a report summary requested just an hour earlier by the CEO. She’s a stickler for correctness, so you head down the hall to have your ace proofer…
We’ve heard the old adage “doing well, by doing good.” In our increasingly competitive business culture, it’s still refreshing to see companies offering volunteer opportunities for their emplo…
A few Sundays ago I reached the tipping point. It started out as a typical Sunday afternoon. My two sons, inspired by the previous night’s bedtime story of the Avengers, transformed into Iron Man an…
Gallup recently released its State of the Global Workplace 2023 Report, an annual look at employee engagement and workplace trends around the globe. According to the study, only 31% of U.S. and Canadi…
There is significant evidence that the groundswell of support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs initiated by most companies in 2001 and 2002 had since ebbed in many organizations, wi…
Insight With nearly a third of its workforce eligible for retirement in a five-year span and a highly competitive labor market, Dominion Energy realized it was more important than ever to create a wor…
As pressures from investors, consumers, customers and regulators mount, credible ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reporting is an increasingly critical business priority for both B2C and B2B…
Increasingly, companies and brands are finding that in the minds of their customers, employees, communities and investors, simply “doing good” is no longer good enough. Today, more and more busine…
Many organizations – including Padilla – have returned to the office in some capacity, whether full-time or, like us, in a hybrid model. Much like during the height of the pandemic, we’re all le…
As the new year begins, we’re revisiting Padilla’s top three “Readers’ Choice” Buzz Bin blog posts of 2021. Social Media Food Trends In 2021 Our Food + Beverage team looked at social media f…
When it comes to marketing buzzwords of the day, sustainability has, well, staying power. But it’s about much more than just protecting the planet. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal held a p…
Across seven offices and many work-from-home setups, Padilla team members and SHIFTers alike are anxiously awaiting the formal addition of SHIFT to Padilla’s roster of operating brands. As we count…
MINNEAPOLIS (October 27, 2021) – We’re pleased to announce the promotion of 14 of our team members who have performed extremely well in their current roles, and who have demonstrated the abili…
If your organization has been struggling to attract and retain employees since the pandemic started, you’re not alone: 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in August, making it the fifth month in a r…
Increasingly, companies and brands are finding that in the minds of their customers, employees, communities and investors, simply “doing good” is no longer good enough. Stakeholders want and expec…
RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 23, 2021) – Natalie Smith, APR, senior vice president, has been honored with the 2021 Thomas Jefferson Award of Excellence in Public Relations from the Richmond chapter of…
It looked like the pandemic was nearly over – at least over enough for companies to consider bringing their employees back to the office. The past several months saw employers focus on the Return to…
Purpose is powerful. More than just another corporate buzz word, research shows that purpose-driven organizations are more profitable, have higher employee engagement metrics, benefit from stronger br…
For many of us, it’s that time of year again – the time where supervisors and employees sit down to go through the annual performance review process. (Ideally, however, you are meeting and sharing…
Increasingly, companies and brands are finding that in the minds of their customers, employees, communities and investors, simply “doing good” is no longer good enough. Stakeholders want and expec…
Your communication challenges demand a multidimensional approach. You’ll find our experienced communication strategists adept at addressing the concerns and imperatives of your entire leadership tea…
To speak with one leadership voice – consistently, credibly, compellingly – across the entire organization. That may be the ultimate test for today’s corporate leaders. It’s especially challen…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
This article originally appeared in the June 2020 issue of O’Dwyer’s. When we were presented with the opportunity to contribute a column to O’Dwyer’s, we planned to focus on brand str…
Operational pivots, production slowdowns, fast-turn product and service launches, workplace contaminations, furloughs, layoffs, new government directives, bankruptcies, calls for specific industry exp…
MINNEAPOLIS (May 4, 2020) – Integrated brand and reputation communications firm Padilla announced that it has developed a strategic process to assist organizations as they prepare to re-engage in no…
I’m at my kitchen table working on my laptop. I spend so much time on it now, my phone is getting jealous. My dog is barking, my son joined his Zoom science class beside me, and my daughter is hungr…
After experiencing the unthinkable, every organization needs a more thoughtful business return-to-workplace process. Whether you stayed open or closed, business as we know it is going to change. Worki…
MINNEAPOLIS (March 10, 2020) – Padilla announced today that it has promoted Dave Heinsch to senior vice president and co-lead of the firm’s Corporate Advisory Group and Rosalie Morton to the newly…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Each week, Padilla’s Insights + Strategy team stands at the intersection of people, culture and brands to bring you five stories that you can read in five minutes. 1. Wage gap on play for game night…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Great insights don’t exist in a silo. They are rooted in great research and go beyond statistics and assessments. We tell you what the data says, what it means and what to do with it – to give you…
Every month, we’re highlighting stories, trends and tips related to employee engagement and workplace culture that organizations should be keeping top-of-mind in order to engage, retain and recruit…
Minnesota’s vibrant tech community was on full display last week at the annual gathering of our largest industry group, The Minnesota High Tech Association. Aside from the regular technical demos an…
Minnesota’s vibrant tech community was on full display last week at the annual gathering of our largest industry group, The Minnesota High Tech Association. Aside from the regular technical demos an…
Have you heard of this little show called Game of Thrones? Whether you watch it or not, with more than 17 million people tuning in, chances are you know someone who does. Or at the very least, even if…
As a rule, people want to portray the best versions of themselves – even when it is not completely truthful. In behavioral economics, we call this social desirability bias: a tendency to respond…
When you hear the word “office,” what do you picture? A sea of cubicles separated by six-foot walls? Low ceilings and artificial lighting? Strangely patterned carpeting? Gray upon gray upon even m…
When you hear the word “office,” what do you picture? A sea of cubicles separated by six-foot walls? Low ceilings and artificial lighting? Strangely patterned carpeting? Gray upon gray upon even m…
During the course of anyone’s career, change is inevitable, whether it’s working in new ways or evolving the workplace culture. And no matter the industry or corporation, a common challenge pe…
Employee engagement – it’s a simple phrase that’s anything but simple to define. It seems like every day there’s a new article identifying “the most important element” for engaging employe…