Discover who won the IoIC National Awards 2021
Congratulations to all the internal communicators who were honoured at the Institute of Internal Communication Awards last night. It was a pleasure to help judge the awards again this year. I was impressed by the quality of the work I reviewed and delighted to see how many Comms pros had put themselves forward. Entering awards […]
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Boost your self-esteem in six practical ways
Do you need to boost your self-esteem? If so, help is at hand thanks to the second article in my series by Jo Hall. Did you read her popular article about the importance of self care? Do check it out if you’ve not had a chance to yet. Jo is a Life & Leadership Coach and former […]
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Why you’re doing self-care all wrong
When you hear the phrase self-care, what does it mean to you? Today I’m publishing the first in a series of articles by Jo Hall. She’s a Life & Leadership Coach and former Head of Internal Communication. She empowers others to reconnect with their true and whole self, reigniting their spark for life with inner clarity, […]
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Have we made progress on Diversity in PR?
Would you benefit from a safe space to listen, reflect and contribute to diversity conversations that are happening behind closed doors? If so, you’re in the right place. I invited Priya Bates to share news of the upcoming Diversity in PR conference with All Things IC’s readers. The conference is taking place online on 14 […]
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How to hire an IC pro
How do you hire internal communication professionals to your team? Last week I shared IR35 advice via Comma Partners’ guest article, which looked at the current situation and what Comms pros need to know. Further reading: What Comms pros need to know about IR35. At All Things IC, we regularly advise Heads of IC and […]
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What Comms pros need to know about IR35
If you are trying to add to your team right now or are self-employed and contracting with a single company, read on. I know from conversations with All Things IC’s clients and my Comms friends, that the IR35 off-payroll rules have been causing a lot of headaches. So I turned to Virginia Hicks, Managing Director […]
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Have your say on line manager communication
What’s your view on line manager communication in your organisation? How do you train your people managers so they can communicate effectively? What are your biggest challenges or opportunities when it comes to line manager communication? If you have a view, and I’m sure you do, please get involved in a new piece of research. […]
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How to learn about internal communication
What do you need to consider when communicating change? What should you do in the first 90 days of a new IC role? How can you work well with senior leaders and frontline workers? What decisions do you need to think through to become a Comms Consultant? These questions and many more are asked daily […]
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How to communicate intentionally – my talk from today’s conference
How do you set your intentions when planning your internal communication? What questions do you ask yourself before you start creating content or having conversations with stakeholders and leaders? Today I was the opening keynote speaker for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Employee Communication Section’s annual conference, PRSA Connect. Regular readers of my […]
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Celebrating behind-the-scenes brilliance
As professional communicators, we often talk about how our work is behind-the-scenes. We curate and create conversations and encourage the voices of our employees and leaders to be amplified. Today I’m delighted to share the news with you that my Candid Comms Podcast Producer, Debbie West, has been shortlisted in the International Women’s Podcast Awards […]
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What’s it like to learn about internal comms online?
How do you prefer to learn about internal communication? Within the world of internal communication we are spoilt for choice. If I take All Things IC as an example, we offer 1500 blog posts and 26 Candid Comms podcast episodes to help you learn for free. What is it like to learn about internal communication […]
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Podcast: A candid conversation about mentoring with Melisa Kakas
What are the benefits of having a mentor? When is the right time to volunteer to be a mentor yourself? Today’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast is the season two finale and features Melisa Kakas, Internal Communications Manager at British Business Bank. I have the pleasure of mentoring Melisa through the Institute of Internal […]
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