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 […]
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Why Can’t My Staff See What I am Seeing?
Getting staff aligned on strategy and where the company is headed isn’t a cakewalk as leaders realize today. Vinod, 55, a seasoned leader and CEO of Value Ltd discovered during the ‘All Hands’ he ran across his offices in the country. Value Ltd, in the business of supplying gar boxes to leading automobile manufacturers in […]
Much ado about salary hikes? Help staff find meaning at work
There has been a lot of media attention to recent salary hikes and freezes at a few IT organizations in India and I wanted to reflect on the issue, the role of leaders and internal communicators in clarifying line of sight. It began with Infosys freezing salaries and cutting back on variable pay for staff […]
Town Halls and the Science of Getting Your Employees Aligned
Town Halls or All Hands sessions, if done consistently are powerful internal communication platforms for organizations to connect with employees, share plans, engage in conversations and gauge feedback. Some organizations invest a lot of attention in getting these interactions right and involve advertising and event management agencies to package the sessions, create a ‘wow’ effect and […]