Looking after your mental health at Christmas

Christmas may be something you look forward to, or it may be a time of year you find a bit tough. What the festive period brings is individual to each of us. I write about mental health a lot on the All Things IC blog. Regular readers will know I believe what happens inside is […]

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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 write about equity, diversity and belonging

Language is incredibly powerful. Words have the potential to shape our world. How confident do you feel writing about equity, diversity and belonging in your organisation? Do you have a tone of voice guide in place? If so, does it touch on these areas? If you’re looking for advice and guidance, you’re in luck as […]

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How to communicate the end of 2021

Are you planning year-end internal communication activities? Are you being asked to mark the end of 2021 in an appropriate way? If so, you’re not alone. I can see from my blog stats you’re looking for advice and guidance to help you communicate. A 2017 article is proving particularly popular. It feels timely to update the […]

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New guidance to help you communicate suicide

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) have published a new skills guide today. It provides a framework for communicating with various stakeholders following the death of a colleague by suicide or possible suicide. Trigger warning: Before reading the detailed guide, it is advised readers mentally prepare to be confronted […]

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What’s top of mind for Comms pros in 2022

This time of year is always a mixed one for Comms pros. We’re focusing on the remaining actions and aspirations from the year to date, while looking ahead to the next 12 months. You may be grappling with annual budgets, resourcing plans and training requests, while planning end of year leadership communication, measurement reports and […]

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How to review and plan your 2021-2022 internal comms

Are you in planning mode for your 2022 internal communication? Do you need to review what you’ve done in 2021? Would you like to know how to set your professional goals for the year ahead? If so, we’ve got you covered, with the launch of a brand new All Things IC Online Masterclass. How to […]

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PR professionals 25% more likely to suffer from poor mental health compared to other UK workers

PR practitioners are significantly more likely to suffer from poor mental health compared to other UK workers, according to new research carried out by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA). I’m not surprised by this research, particularly given its timing in light of the pandemic. We […]

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Three phrases to watch out for in your internal comms

Do you have any words or phrases you avoid in your internal communication? An All Things IC client detests the word ‘enable’ and I avoid ‘in addition’ as it rarely adds anything. Some of my in-house roles had lists of banned words, plus phrases we constantly corrected. When I was in-house at Visa for example, I […]

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Come and join me at the upcoming Strategic IC conference

All Things IC has partnered with PRWeek for the sixth year running, for its Strategic Internal Communications conference. This event is always a highlight of the Comms calendar for me and I leave having learnt something. The conference is a mixture of hybrid and in-person and is taking place from 24-25 November 2021 at the […]

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