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How to Create an Internal Communications Strategy (+ Template)

Internal communications have never been more complicated. You have to cater to a multidimensional enterprise with a varying workforce composition, determine the right mix of tools, tactics, and approaches, and maintain closer insight and visibility than ever before. All while meeting corporate priorities and overcoming the hurdles of engaging deskless workers. So, what’s the best way to take this on? By creating an internal communications strategy template.

14 Internal Communications Best Practices to Improve Employee Engagement

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Ensuring robust internal communications is a modern workplace necessity, especially amidst the rising culture of remote and hybrid work modes alongside housing both in-office and frontline workers. Research suggests that poor communication costs bigger companies $62.4 million each year and smaller companies $420,000 annually. But how to avoid these bottom-line financial losses & ensure your organization's internal communication is primed for success? Let's check out some internal communication best practices to help you get there.

Mastering the Art of Employee Recognition for a Multigenerational Workforce

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Employee recognition boosts well-being, motivation, and ultimately, productivity. However, one size does not fit all. Understanding different values and needs across generational groups is vital as you plan how to respond to excellent work. This blog will look at how you can best provide recognition to staff using methods that resonate with different generations through a unified employee experience platform.

Empowering Employee Engagement & Retention with Cutting-Edge Technology

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Technology is transforming employee engagement and retention for deskless workers. So, if you want to vitalize employee satisfaction, productivity, and profits while slashing turnover, this blog is a must-read. Discover the latest strategies and insights for empowering your frontline workforce.

Internal Communication Lessons Inspired by Iconic Christmas Movies

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We’re not saying that you should be thinking too much about work while you lounge on the sofa after too much chocolate and mulled wine. However, nestled within some of our favorite Christmas movies are important messages on the value of good internal communication.

Layoff Communications: What We Can Learn From Spotify

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Layoffs have been making headlines for the last year and according to Layoffs.fyi, more than 256,000 workers in tech alone have lost their jobs since the beginning of the year. With Spotify recently announcing a significant downsizing, affecting around 1,500 employees (17% of their workforce), the emotional impact is clear. But amid the challenges, there are vital lessons we can draw from Spotify's communication playbook.

The Rise of Employee Experience for Frontline Employees: Why & What's Next

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Prioritizing employee experience (EX) has become a crucial aspect of creating a positive and engaging work environment. While the concept of employee experience is not new, only recently there has been a significant shift in focus towards enhancing the experiences of frontline employees. So where do we begin with understanding the driving factors behind the demand for a reevaluation of our approach to frontline employee experience? And what role does internal communication play in this shift?

Empowering Neurodiversity in the Workplace: How Mobile Employee Apps Can Help

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Fostering an inclusive environment is not just an ethical imperative; it's also essential for business success. One group often overlooked in the quest for inclusion is neurodivergent employees. Neurodiversity encompasses a range of neurological conditions, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more, individuals in this category can bring unique talents and perspectives to the workplace. One powerful tool for promoting inclusivity and effective communication with neurodivergent employees are mobile employee apps. In this blog post, we'll explore how such apps can bridge the communication gap to help organizations by recognizing and accommodating their individual needs and differences.

Avoiding Information Overload: A Step-by-Step Guide for Organizations

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We live in the information age, where the number of data sources like e-mails, reports, and notifications is growing exponentially. The workplace can feel like a never-ending stream of irrelevant information. When the system can’t manage information efficiently, the employee experiences information anxiety and it becomes harder to focus on important tasks and creates administrative chaos in daily operations. In this guide, we will look at how to tackle the causes and consequences of information overload and provide practical, step-by-step solutions to get your communication flowing more efficiently within your business with an employee communications app. Whether you’re a leader looking to get more from your employees or a comms team looking to simplify processes, this guide will help you cut out the noise and keep your employees engaged and productive.

Internal Comms Strategy 4/4: One Employee Communication App

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In the fourth phase of an internal communication strategy, we explore: one employee communication app. Combining all your tools in one app can streamline your workflow by eliminating the need to switch between different applications or tools constantly. When you have all the tools you need in one employee communication app, you and your workforce can access everything in one place, saving time and increasing efficiency.

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