How closely you engage your employees can be the difference between sustaining through tough times or sinking into insignificance. Unlike ever before the barometer of engagement is been tested so intently by employees in organizations world over. Sustainability means different things for different organizations – ranging from work-life balance to being a great place to work, from […]
Month: August 2009
Calling Communicators – You Have a Responsibility As Educators Too!
As communicators, I believe we are truly honored to watch how communication gets created and experienced at close quarters – especially internal communications. Since internal communications is rarely discussed at external forums or shared due to company confidentiality issues it is by far a greater challenge blurring what students or newbie communicators get to learn. […]
Overcoming Swine Flu Pandemic Myths and Fears – Communicators Lead the Way
India has got the chills. The swine flu pandemic which was distant to our shores is now a national crisis. While the government is taking measures to prevent the spread, there is inertia among most organizations in India in getting the message out to employees. Some companies have been proactive – sending out mailers, placing […]
Sense and Senstivity in Internal Communications
Your leadership wanted to beat the recession. We had layoffs. We were pressurized to revisit our operating expenses. That led to a wave of reforms (pay cuts, reduction in benefits among others). You (the HR and Communications teams) believed it was necessary and you communicated it the right way. Or did we? Were we sensitive […]
Getting employees on the same page with company confidential information. Catch-22?
Not just knowledge intensive industries but even FMCGs competing for mindshare face this dilemma. On one hand you want to have your employees on your side by letting them into your plans and on the other you want to ensure they can keep a secret. The best policies and processes may not be enough to […]