My post – ‘Internal Social Networks – Are They a Waste of Time?’ received a lot of attention when I polled people on Linkedin. Some recommended using Facebook and other external channels rather than compete against them. Others felt employees needed to be given more accountability. A few were divided about the viability of internal […]
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How Can You Get ‘Personal Safety’ On Your Employees’ Minds?
With the recent case of assault in Delhi many organizations in India and this part of the world are considering ways to educate their staff and continually engage them in conversations on personal safety. However, while launching a safety campaign is probably simple enough, thinking intently about the messages and a sustainable plan can be […]
Does Your Internal Communications Process Document Serve Its Purpose?
Have an internal communications process document or plan to write one for your organization? Here are pointers that may help you create one that meets the needs of your audiences. Recently, an internal communicator reached out for a review of her draft internal communications process document that she created. The draft looked great although I […]
Crafting Internal Communications Initiatives That Make a Difference
Internal communicators often design initiatives that they can implement and add value to their functions and the organizations they work for. However, to arrive at an initiative that either fills a gap, advances an organization goal or improves a service or a system internal communicators need to understand the pulse of the organization and gain […]
What Will It Take For My Staff To Understand Our ‘Big Picture’?
Every organization, big or small, faces the issue of getting employees to understand, appreciate and align with the vision and goals that will drive profitability and success. However, when the message is pitched very high employees don’t get it. If it is ‘dumbed’ down staff feels like they are treated like kids. Pratap, the go-getting […]
Had a Great Year? Are You Tapping Your Employees to Promote Your Brand
It is that time of the year when most organizations look to celebrate their successes and engage staff in year-end parties and communication. It is also that time of the year when internal communicators are hard pressed to deliver high quality content and communication even as work winds down! However, in the frenzy to get […]
Think Strategically While Crafting Your Internal Communications Plan
It seems this post on creating an internal communications plan got a lot of great insights which Rony can use. I checked in with Rony and he seemed delighted to see the quality of inputs that came in. For the benefit of readers I am making an attempt to distill the key points that can […]
Nine Expectations of an Internal Communicator – Press Coverage in People Matters
Sharing my article titled ‘9 expectations of an internal communicator’ in People Matters which identifies and elaborates the top fundamentals, which every internal communicator needs to have to be effective in the role. About the publication: ion: People Matters is a leading knowledge and media platform in the Human Resources space. It has a specialized […]
Participate in the 2012 State of the Nation: APAC and India Internal Communications Survey. Get A Free Summary Report!
Update | Taken the 2012 State of the Nation: APAC and India Internal Communications Survey yet? Survey extended till Oct 19. The 2012 State of the Nation: APAC and India Internal Communications Survey is on! The Survey aims to gauge the progress, maturity and impact of internal communications in the region. It is the first ever […]
“Let us do a campaign to energize our staff!”
As internal communicators we often have stakeholders running after the next, big, bright ‘shiny’ object and that can be amusing and challenging to deal with. They can’t be blamed since their line of sight is limited and ‘quick wins’ are ways to move their agenda forward. However, we have a role to play in asking […]