Layoffs. It’s a word no one likes to hear. But with the current economic uncertainties, continued supply chain challenges, higher interest rates and profit pressures, we’re likely to start seeing […]
In the Office or Out: Tips for Making a Hybrid Work Environment Work
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 […]
Are We There Yet? Returning to the Workplace Post-pandemic
Strategies, approaches and implications for communicators. We’ve all been comparing notes on these as we ponder company return-to-workplace plans, which we’ve been thinking about as frequently as we’ve been talking […]
5 Tips for Maximizing the Power of Purpose
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 brand loyalty, and are […]
Seven Ways to Make the Most of a Virtual Performance Review
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 […]
The Workplace Word: 5 Ways to Improve Manufacturing Employee Communications
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 simple: […]
The Workplace Word: How Internal Communications Drives Employee Engagement
As communication professionals, we often get asked the following questions: Is internal communications the same thing as employee engagement? How does internal communications impact business success/results? With so many different […]
Using Strategic Communications to Drive Organizational Change
What’s that old saying – “the only constant is change?” While that’s always been the case, there’s more truth to it now than ever before. Companies are being forced to […]
The Workplace Word: Employee Engagement and Culture – What’s Next in the Workplace?
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 […]
Layoff Communications Due to COVID-19 – Let Corporate Character Be Your Guide
It’s fair to say that the economic impact of COVID-19 is hitting nearly every organization, and unfortunately many are facing difficult decisions regarding their employees. Regardless of reason, letting people […]