Could Employee Experience be your next career move?
Are you feeling unsure what employee experience means? Have you thought about expanding your internal comms skills into new areas? Comma Partners, specialises in Employee (and Change) Communications and Engagement and regularly share insights from the profession. Between January and March, they hosted a series of career sessions for internal communicators, bringing together experts from […]
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10 tips for your office relocation communications plan
“Change is not a beginning or an endpoint, but instead, is an ongoing process. A process that is sometimes clumsy. But it is also a natural part of how organisations evolve.” This definition from the Government Communication Service (GSC) highlights how change is part of every day for organisations. As communicators, we have a key […]
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How to communicate the death of a Monarch
The global community of internal communicators is truly something special. We pulled together during COVID to help each other by sharing resources and advice. When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died last month, it caused a ripple in the community and there was a need for guidance. Many of us were involved in London Bridge […]
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What internal communicators need to know about ethics
What does working ethically mean to you? To date it’s been hard to find relevant information within the internal communication profession. I’ve encountered ethically challenging situations throughout my internal communication career, while working in-house and now as a Consultant. Ethics are a core part of the Chartered PR Practitioner process from the Chartered Institute of […]
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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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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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A clear line of sight – understanding the role of the line manager
What role do line managers play when it comes to internal communication in your organisation? How do they impact the way communication happens? Regular readers of my All Things IC blog will recognise this topic as I write and speak about it frequently. It was also a popular episode of my Candid Comms podcast. Only […]
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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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How to create a sense of belonging for hybrid workers
A sense of belonging is something we all crave, whether in our personal lives or at work. Connecting with people that share our values and passions makes us feel part of something bigger than ourselves. And for so long, that sense of belonging has come from physical interactions as well as, in recent decades, digital […]
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Podcast: How to communicate change
Communicating change is something most internal communicators will encounter in their career. Do you know where to start? In this week’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast I’ve revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you’re responsible for communicating change. Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive […]
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How to increase trust in your organisation
Internal Communicators, the time is now. The latest Edelman Trust Barometer was published today, I’ve read through it and summarised what you need to know. It reveals Business is the only trusted institution. The only. More than Government. More than the Media. More than NGOs. Let that sink in for a moment. If the past year has […]
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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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