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Why You as Internal Comms Professional Belong in the C-Suite

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Ah, the C-suite. Traditionally, this executive team has been dominated by roles like CEO, CFO, COO, and CIO. However, for businesses, especially in frontline industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, construction, retail, and logistics, it's essential Internal Communications (IC) in the C-suite. You might think this sounds like the setup for a joke, however trust us, it’s anything but that.

Ineffective Communication is the #1 Productivity Killer

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Question for you: What do you think is the #1 productivity blocker for frontline teams? Is it a lack of training? Unclear goals? Inefficient processes? While these are all valid concerns, a hidden culprit is lurking behind many frontline productivity challenges: ineffective communication. In this blog, we will be diving deep into how ineffective communication hinders frontline teams' productivity. We'll explore the root causes, their impact, and most importantly, actionable strategies to break the cycle and empower your workforce.

WhatsApp for Work: A GDPR Compliance Nightmare Waiting to Happen?

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As you juggle the complex web of communications between your frontline workers and headquarters (HQ), you may find the accessibility of WhatsApp tempting for bridging the communication gap. Yet the question remains, should your employees use WhatsApp for work related correspondence?

How To Avoid GDPR Violation With Your Internal Communications Strategy

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The way companies handle data has never been more in the spotlight as it is now. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) introduced rigorous new standards, fundamentally reshaping data privacy across the European Union and setting a benchmark worldwide. For internal communications professionals, understanding and adhering to GDPR is not just about compliance; it's about safeguarding trust and integrity within your organization. In this blog, we will dive into what GDPR means for your employee communications strategy and how an employee communications platform helps you ensure compliance.

The 5 Best Facebook Workplace Alternatives and Competitors

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To help you make an informed decision as to what other options than Facebook Workplace are out there and which might be the best suited for your specific needs, we’ve compiled a list of viable alternatives.

Speakap vs Facebook Workplace: Benefits and Pricing

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Turns out, Meta is now planning to shut down its Facebook Workplace. So, if you’re a Workplace user and are in a craze looking for an equally good (or better) alternative, we’ve got your back. In this article, we share Speakap's employee communications app features and benefits and explain how it compares to Workplace by Facebook. Read on to learn the facts you need to make an informed decision.

Debunking the Top 6 Myths About Employee Communication Apps

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Rethinking 'reality' can be a game changer, especially when misinformation clouds your judgment. This holds true for the 6 enduring myths about employee communication apps that could be restricting your workforce's potential.

Internal Communication Challenges: What YOU Need to Know

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Struggling with low morale, high turnover, and declining productivity due to poor internal communication? This blog provides practical steps to improve your company's communication and create a more connected, efficient, and happy work environment.

From Metrics to Success: How to Measure Internal Communications

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To improve your IC strategy, you'll first need to measure it. In this blog, we will share tips and tricks that will help you identify what communication metrics to use to measure the success of your internal communications.

Here’s How You Can Reach Your Retail Workforce More Effectively

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If you’ve been finding it hard to communicate with your retail workforce effectively and notice dwindling productivity, you probably need to revisit your communication mechanisms. In this blog, we explore communication challenges common among today’s retail workforce and share ways to connect and engage with them more effectively.