Exploring measures of engagement and the role of internal communication
We’re still talking about the relationship between engagement and comms. We hear a lot from our clients and comms friends about the cross over between employee engagement and internal communication. Often, it’s about where the boundary sits between the two areas or who is responsible for engagement. Earlier today, Paul Bennun asked on LinkedIn whether […]
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Helping leaders to communicate – a steer from behavioural science
Do your leaders communicate well? If you’re looking for advice and guidance to help them, you’re in the right place. The recent State of the Sector survey results revealed a third (35%) of respondents said people managers were the primary communication channel for many of their employees; a figure that rises to 45% in organisations where more […]
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Navigating the ‘return to work’ conundrum
How are hybrid working conversations going in your organisation? Are you iterating as you go and testing new ways of working, or have you reverted to pre-pandemic plans? Last year we launched an All Things IC Online Masterclass to support internal communicators. An internal communicator’s guide to hybrid working includes lessons to help you consider: […]
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How to keep a mental health conversation going
Mental Health Awareness Week is happening from Monday 9 May to Sunday 15 May 2022 in the UK. What can you do as an internal communicator to keep the conversation going? The Mental Health Foundation is the UK’s charity for everyone’s mental health. With prevention at the heart of what they do, the charity aims to find […]
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My first week in Team Teal
A new chapter began for All Things IC this week as Communication Consultants Caroline Cubbon King and Dan Holden joined us. I rarely share what we work on, mainly because we work confidentially with internal communicators and companies around the globe. If you’ve seen my Instagram feed @rachelallthingsic you’ll sometimes see behind the scenes glimpses. […]
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My journey from in-house to consultancy
Today is a special day at All Things IC as we’re officially welcoming Communication Consultants Caroline Cubbon King and Dan Holden to the team. I established the business in 2013 to offer training, mentoring and consultancy for internal communicators around the globe. Over the years I’ve worked with talented Associate Comms Consultants to support clients, […]
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Why becoming chartered is good for business
A new study from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) reveals that respect amongst chartered professionals in the marketing and public relations industries has improved in the last decade but remains low compared to other professions. The Value of Chartership report was published today. It explores the […]
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Listen to Rachel talking about accessible communication
Accessible communication isn’t just a nice to have, it is essential inside organisations. Regular readers of my blog or Candid Comms podcast listeners will know my personal story when it comes to accessibility. I’ve shared my lived experience of being a professional communicator with hearing loss, and how this impacts my daily life. I was […]
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What is an internal communication strategy?
Do you know what an internal communication strategy is? Why do companies have internal communication strategies? What should be included in an internal communication strategy? If you’re stuck, you’re in the right place. What is an internal communication strategy? Having a solid, structured and relevant strategic plan can bring clarity and cohesion to your internal […]
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Why your company’s first podcast should be internal
Are you thinking about creating a podcast inside your organisation? If so, make sure you know how it will fit into your channels mix. Which channel will you retire and replace with a podcast? What’s the business problem you are hoping a podcast will solve? Regular readers of my blog will know I’ve written about […]
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All Things IC appoints two Comms Consultants
All Things IC is welcoming two Communication Consultants to the team, to enhance our ability to support and advise internal communicators. Caroline Cubbon King and Dan Holden will be joining the company from Monday 25 April 2022, working alongside Founder Rachel Miller and Executive Assistant Louise Mackenney. Rachel says: “I established the business in 2013 […]
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How to write an IC strategy
How many times have you sat down to write your internal communication (IC) strategy? Do you have a half-written document in your files? Is creating your IC strategy a constant item on your To Do list? Perhaps you’ve inherited an old strategy or feel under pressure to write one for the first time. Whatever your […]
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