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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Congratulations to the 2022 IoIC Award Winners
On Friday night nearly 400 internal communication professionals gathered in London to celebrate the winners of the Institute of Internal Communication National Awards 2022. Congratulations to everyone who had their hard work honoured. It was a pleasure to help judge the awards again this year and I was delighted to be partnered with Jan Fitzgerald, Communications Manager […]
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Resources to help you communicate at this difficult time
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen yesterday, it is His Majesty The King’s wish that a period of Royal Mourning be observed from now until seven days after The Queen’s Funeral. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this difficult time. National Mourning is a period of time for reflection in response […]
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When to start using internal communication
When is the right time to start thinking about internal communication in an organisation? What size company needs an intranet? What size should a company be before introducing internal comms channels? If these are questions you’re grappling with, you’re in the right place. I’ve been working in the field of internal communication since 2003. Over […]
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IoIC National Awards 2022 shortlist is out
Congratulations to all the internal communicators who have been shortlisted in the Institute of Internal Communication National Awards 2022. The shortlist has just been published and I’ve featured it in full via this article. It was a pleasure to help judge the awards again this year alongside my judging partner Jan Fitzgerald, Communications Manager at […]
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Podcast: What IC pros need to know about accessibility
Why is accessibility important for internal communicators? What does it mean to have accessible internal communication channels? What do we need to be mindful of? In this episode of the Candid Comms podcast I cover: What advice exists to help internal communicators learn about accessibility? What do internal communicators need to think about when planning […]
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Podcast: How to recruit an internal communicator
Are you recruiting an internal communication professional? Do you know how to describe the type of person you’re looking for? Is this the first time you’ve tried to hire an IC pro? Have you researched the job title accurately? This week’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast is for you if you’re searching for a […]
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Podcast: What IC pros need to know about culture
How often do you talk about culture in your organisation? It’s a phrase you’ll probably hear a lot in your Comms career. You’ve probably spoken about culture with your leaders, colleagues and team. In this latest episode of my Candid Comms podcast I cover: What organisational culture means Definitions I use How to define culture […]
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Podcast: What start-ups need to know about internal communication
What do new companies need to know about internal communication? When is the right time to make your first Comms hire? This episode of the Candid Comms podcast is for you if you’re interested in joining a start-up, are thinking about hiring your first Comms pro or want to know more about the world of […]
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Podcast: How to create a monthly IC measurement report
How do you measure your internal communication? Do you create a measurement report? If so, what’s in it? If you’ve never created a measurement report, what would you put in one? This is the topic up for discussion in today’s Candid Comms podcast episode. I’ve looked at how to create a monthly IC measurement report including: […]
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Podcast: How to set Internal Comms standards
Do you set Internal Comms standards in your organisation? Do you have brilliant basics in place? Do you have excellent resources at your fingertips? I regularly have conversations with All Things IC’s clients about setting standards, so I decided to tackle this topic to launch Season Three of my podcast. It has just been published […]
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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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