I’m writing a book on internal communication
Back in 2017 I met with business coach Julie Hall and told her I wanted to write a book on strategic internal communication. Having contributed chapters to various PR books over the years, I felt compelled to write my own. Following our time together, I realised there were many more avenues I wanted to explore […]
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CIPR Excellence Awards shortlist is announced
Congratulations to all the Comms and PR professionals who have been shortlisted in this year’s Excellence Awards. The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has just announced who is on the 2023 list. It’s been a pleasure to help judge them again this year and I wish you the best of luck ahead of the […]
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Celebrating a decade of All Things IC
Thank you to everyone who has sent my team and I kind messages this week as we’ve celebrated a decade of All Things IC. Milestones like this are often only important to Founders. So we’ve flipped it on its head to be a celebration of all things internal communication related, to benefit internal communicators. I […]
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How companies are supporting menopausal employees
How does your organisation support people experiencing the menopause or perimenopause? Did you know some companies have menopause champions and networks? If you’ve never considered this topic before, now is the time to work alongside your HR colleagues to determine what that support looks like – both for people experiencing it and their managers and […]
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Why internal communication feels tougher today
Internal communication feels tough right now. We’ve gone through so much as a profession in the past few years, not least communicating and advising our way through a global pandemic. As a result I’m observing a shift in how we communicate inside organisations. Or more accurately, how employees experience internal communication and what their expectations […]
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How internal communicators can benefit from Masterminds
When is the last time you sat in a room with other internal communicators? Perhaps you’re fortunate enough to have a team and regularly spend time working with each other. Whether in-person or in a virtual room, you can’t beat listening to and communicating with peers. One of my favourite methods of listening to others […]
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Podcast: How to communicate the cost of living crisis
Rising food, fuel and utility bills mean the cost of living is impacting everyone. What is your organisation doing to support your colleagues? In this season four finale episode, I’ve looked at the cost of living and what to be mindful of. As ever, you’ll leave with one thing to know, one thing to do […]
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Podcast: How to communicate the death of an employee
Today’s podcast episode comes with a trigger warning as I’ve addressed the sensitive topic of communicating an employee’s death. Towards the end of the episode I discuss suicide and will be pointing you towards resources and guidance. Come back to this episode if you’re not feeling in a safe enough space to listen to it today. […]
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Podcast: Why measurement matters for IC pros
Why does measurement matter for internal communication professionals? How can you measure internal communication? What does good look like for IC professionals? Why do IC pros think measurement is difficult? What do our professional bodies say? I’ve put measurement under the microscope in this week’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast. About Candid Comms […]
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Podcast: How to work well with a comms consultancy
Do you invite comms consultancies to support your in-house internal communication? What’s the best way to work with an agency or consultancy? Do you know how to choose the right one for you? What do you need to think through before getting in touch? I’ve explored this topic in the latest episode of my Candid […]
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New IC course dates and topics from All Things IC
Would you like to improve your internal communication skills? Do you have members of your team who would benefit from learning more about change communication, measurement or employee communication? Would you like to spend time asking questions, listening to peers, learning from others and contributing your views? All Things IC has a range of training […]
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Podcast: How to create an effective intranet
Do you know how to create an effective intranet? What questions should you ask when putting a business case together? What does it mean to have an effective intranet? What does good look like? Today we are diving into all things intranet related via my Candid Comms podcast. Grab a notebook for this one! You’ll […]
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