Culture is such an essential element of any organization, that it can make or break businesses. It refers to the shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that shape the way employees think and act. A strong organizational culture can drive sustainable change by creating a sense of purpose, motivating employees, and guiding decision-making. Research shows that companies with strong cultures […]
Change Management
Whose Change is it Anyway?
Company L, with over 5000 employees across 10 nations, launched a learning portal to make learning anytime and anywhere. This initiative is led by the HR Head and the entire leadership team is backing the program as part of a larger intervention to drive cultural transformation within the firm. Despite the fanfare, the branding (snazzy […]
Joint paper on Corporate Social Responsibility published in South Asian Journal Management
Pleased to share that a collaborative effort with Dr. Sabith Khan, Program Director & Assistant Professor, California Lutheran University, United States, and I resulted in a paper titled Impact of India’s New CSR Policy on Corporate Decision-Makers. It appeared in Vol. no. 29.4 (October – December 2022) of South Asian Journal Management (SAJM). Look it […]
Purpose, Progress and Passion – Highlights of the 2022 ASPIRE GBS Leaders Summit in Krakow, Poland
How are GBS leaders thinking about the future of their centers? What are the challenges, aspirations, risks and opportunities now and ahead of them? Which priorities do they need to address swiftly? About a 100 business and operations leaders, HR professionals, consultants and partners converged for a day-long exchange (Oct 27) at the 2022 ASPIRE Global Business […]
5 Global Business Services Communication Investments Worth Making
This article was first published on the Focus on Business website: https://focusonbusiness.eu/en/news/5-global-business-services-communication-investments-worth-making/5051 Managing and keeping a Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services set-up running takes a lot more effort and commitment because of the perceptions, resistances and challenges that come with operations. It isn’t hard enough to keep the wheels turning with annoying attrition […]
Connected to the Polish PR Association
Since I took on my new role as the Director of Communications for my company in Krakow, Poland in November 2021, I have been reaching out to local communicators and business leaders to gain a better understanding of the market and dynamics. Pleased to share that my application for membership has been accepted at the […]
Presented Internal Crisis Communications Paper | BLEDCOM 2021
BLEDCOM is an International Public Relations Research Symposium now in its 28th year. Always held in Bled, Slovenia. I had an opportunity to present a paper on CSR in person in 2017. This year, the conference is virtual and the theme is Public Relations and Public Risk and Crisis Communication. My paper on COVID-19 Internal […]
Line Manager Communications | My blog: Institute for Public Relations
Pleased to share that my blog post on influencing line managers through internal communications is published on the Institute for Public Relations website. In the blog, I share the issues, concerns, current trends and potential solutions which internal communications can offer. Interested in your thoughts.
Video Interview | Vanessa Unwin | Getting a Seat at the Table With Data-Driven Internal Communications
Presenting the 52nd edition of Intraskope’s Spotlight on Internal Communication Series featuring Vanessa Unwin of Hitachi Rail. Vanessa is a creative communications professional who leads internal communications globally at Hitachi Rail and is based in the United Kingdom. She is passionate about employee engagement and happiness at work, helping high-value, high-profile companies make changes for the better. Vanessa is […]
Video Interview | Neha Kumar | Creating Meaningful Experiences with Internal Communications
Presenting the 40th edition of Intraskope’s Spotlight on Internal Communication Series featuring Neha Kumar. Watch the complete video interview on YouTube or read the transcript below. In her last assignment, Neha served as the Regional Internal Communications and Employee Engagement Lead at a global insurer based in Hong Kong. With over 15 years of experience in communications, as a journalist and a PR […]