A new chapter for All Things IC in 2020
There are only 45 days left of 2019. How are your plans shaping up for 2020? If you want to increase your skills, knowledge and confidence when it comes to all things internal communication related, I can help you. Through this article I’m going to reveal what’s not worked out this year and how you […]
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How to use a podcast for internal communication
Are you using podcasts inside your organisation? They have had a huge surge in popularity and are rapidly growing. But are they the latest shiniest thing (or “comms bling” as I call it) or something we need to seriously consider? Deloitte has just wrapped season one of The Green Room podcast, led by Internal Comms […]
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What writing a million words on my blog has taught me
What has happened in the world of internal communication over the past decade? Well if you’re a regular reader, you’ll know, as I’m celebrating my blog’s 10th birthday this week. I’ve written a million words about internal communication since creating my blog in March 2009, which equates to 10 books! Whether this is the first […]
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“My Employer” tops the Edelman Trust Barometer
Trust has changed profoundly in the past year – people have shifted their trust to the relationships within their control, most notably their employers. Globally, 75 percent of people trust “My Employer” to do what is right, this is significantly more than NGOs (57 percent), business (56 percent) and media (47 percent). We are seeing […]
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Why we need to talk about mental health in Comms
The PR industry is making progress in tackling mental illness amongst practitioners, but a new survey published by PRWeek and the PRCA today has found significant room for improvement. We need to take mental health and employee wellbeing seriously, I’ve seen too many excellent Comms pros suffering and unable to carry on in their roles. […]
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The best question to ask in an interview
What’s the best question to ask in an interview? How can you be certain you get the whole story from someone you are interviewing? I have a top tip to share with you. I realised when I was a Journalist that when I ended an interview, people would often say: “Oh I thought you were […]
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Your £50 Christmas gift from All Things IC
Hi everyone, seeing as this is the season where you are spending out on other people, I have a gift for you. The All Things IC blog turns 10-years-old in March, so to thank you for reading my thoughts here for nearly a decade, I have a £50 gift certificate for you. It can be […]
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Top takeaways from PRWeek’s Strategic IC conference
PRWeek has just held its annual Strategic Internal Communication conference in London. It was a comprehensive couple of days full of insights, smart ideas and plenty of networking. I was proud to be the media partner for the third year running and enjoyed catching up with clients and comms friends. Today I have a double […]
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How to prepare for World Values Day 2018
World Values Day is on Thursday 18 October 2018. It’s an opportunity to think about your most deeply held values and act on them. Staying true to our values and acting on them has never been more important. This year’s core theme is about putting our values into action in our communities. This article is packed […]
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How to communicate change – my talk from last week
How good is your organisation at communicating change? Do you get locked into a tactical cycle of being brought in at the last-minute or are you working as a trusted adviser, championing effective internal communication at every stage? On Tuesday I had the pleasure of speaking with 350 professional communicators at the Public Service Communications […]
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How to communicate World Mental Health Day 2018
Wednesday 10 October is World Mental Health Day 2018. How will your organisation communicate it? Need a hand? I’ve got you covered. This article contains advice and guidance to share with employees. Help yourself and do let me know how you are marking the day. You’re welcome to comment below or Tweet me @AllthingsIC. What […]
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What does the future of employee engagement look like?
What does the future of engagement look like? What is purpose, why does it matter and how do you find it? How do you create the big picture story? When is employee voice not employee voice? How can listening to it bring a business back from the brink? These questions and more were answered by Emma […]
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