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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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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When is the right time to have a mentor?
Do you have a mentor? I’ve benefitted from mentoring throughout my career and love nurturing Comms professionals through my business and via the Institute of Internal Communication. Here at All Things IC, my team and I support internal communicators around the globe through consultancy, training and mentoring. Feedback from clients reveals members of a Comms […]
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Podcast: How to say no to stakeholders
What are your relationships like with your leaders and stakeholders in your organisation? Do you feel able to say no to them? When you are working as an internal communicator, you need to be able to say no. This is a fairly controversial topic, but a critical one. It was prompted by two conversations I […]
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Podcast: How to find an Internal Comms job
Are you looking for a job as an internal communicator? Perhaps you’re looking to move into the profession, or would like to find a new role. This episode will help you think it through. It covers: How to apply for internal communication roles How to prepare for an interview Ways to learn about organisations The […]
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Podcast: How to start out in internal communication
Are you starting out in the world of internal communication? In this 12th episode of the Candid Comms podcast, I’ve shared what you need to know when entering the profession. If you’re mentoring or managing new internal communicators, it will help you too. This episode is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help internal […]
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CIPR publishes parenting support pack
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published a new resource aimed at supporting those caring for school-age children. It contains advice on how to talk to employers about challenging situations and advice for employers on how to best support their employees, particularly during the pandemic. PR and Parenting in a Pandemic is free […]
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A Question of Comms: Tamara Sperling
The latest Comms pro to sit in my hot seat is Tamara Sperling, Interim Strategic Communications Manager. Read on to discover Tamara’s advice for people wanting to work in this field and why you need to learn from mistakes. Tamara will be looking for her next contract role from mid-September 2020 and can be contacted […]
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How to be a Comms Consultant
What is your career situation right now? Perhaps you’re in-house and enjoying your role, or you’ve been furloughed and are waiting to hear what your next steps will be. Maybe you’re searching for a new job, have been made redundant or don’t know what to do next. If you are thinking about your next career […]
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A Question of Comms: Anne Marie Kiernan
The latest Comms pro to sit in my hot seat is Anne Marie Kiernan, Head of Internal Communications at Kellogg Europe. Read on to discover Anne Marie’s top radio show recommendation, plus her advice for people wanting to work in this field. Would you like to sit in my hot seat? Here’s the questions you […]
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A Question of Comms: Janet Hitchen
Janet Hitchen is the Founder and Consultant of JanCo, which is launching soon. She’s the latest Comms professional to sit in my All Things IC hot seat and answer my questions. Would you like to see your name here? These are the questions you need to answer, keep checking back as I’ll be bringing your […]
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A Question of Comms: Christine Armstrong
Christine Armstrong describes herself as an “aspiring IC Manager” and is the first person to sit in my new All Things IC hot seat. Regular readers of my blog may remember I first ran this series back in 2017. It’s now back and Christine is the first to answer the questions, which include the best career […]
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