Eight professional communication trends
How can you use the power of the whole communication toolkit – also known as proper strategic communication – effectively? We talk a lot in the world of internal communication about working strategically. In fact episode one of season two of my Candid Comms podcast address this exact topic. It will be published tomorrow, Sunday […]
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Why now is the time to launch a new business
More than 50 new PR agencies have been founded in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic according to a report published today by Wadds Inc. The report provides insights into the market and clear direction for anyone thinking of starting their own agency. Are you considering launching your own business and going freelance? If so, […]
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How to write speeches for leaders during a pandemic
Do you write speeches as part of your role? If so, getting to know who you’re writing for is essential. Over the past year, many internal communicators have found themselves creating key messages, talking points and content for leaders. I’m not a fan of ghostwriting (where speeches or text are officially credited to another person […]
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How to support employees through the menopause
How does your organisation support employees who are experiencing the menopause? Do you have a menopause policy in place? Hot on the heels of a powerful documentary here in the UK, hosted by Davina McCall, I thought I’d collate resources for Comms pros. This article includes links to advice and guidance and menopause policy examples. […]
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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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How to communicate a royal funeral
September 2022 update: If you have reached this page following the announcement of the death of The Queen, please refer to these resources to help you: Royal Family website: announcement of the death of The Queen Statement from The King following the death of The Queen Mourning and Condolences timeline Online book of condolences Need […]
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What Comms pros need to know about ESG
Environmental Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) is one of the most radical developments in business within the last 50 years. It’s likely to shape the way both organisations and the communications sector evolve and operate for years to come. But what is ESG? How is it different from CSR? (Corporate Social Responsibility). And how is […]
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Podcast: Being Candid with Frank Dias
What is it like to work as a Comms Director inside an organisation? When do you know if you’re ready for your next career move? What’s it like to work internationally? This 15th episode of the Candid Comms podcast features Frank Dias, Global Internal Communications Director at AXA XL. It is packed with practical ideas and […]
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Podcast: How to communicate your company’s values
What are your company’s values? Do you have a consistent way of communicating them? Do they feel like words on the wall rather than lived behaviours? The 14th episode of the Candid Comms podcast is out now and packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help internal communicators thrive in their role. It covers: Why […]
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Why I hate spin
There are two words within the world of Comms and PR that are guaranteed to set my teeth on edge. The first, and if you’re a regular reader of my All Things IC blog you’ll know this, is land. Yuck. I’m not going to go into that today. There’s a whole separate blog post on […]
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It started with a hashtag…
If you are a Comms pro who uses LinkedIn and Twitter, you may have spotted #WeLeadComms cropping up on posts in recent weeks. I wanted to find out more about it, so invited Mike Klein, @mklein818, to write for the All Things IC blog. Mike is an internal communications consultant and one of the top thought […]
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PRCA publishes new accessible communications guidelines
One in eight people globally have some form of disability and struggle daily to access content and communications from brands and organisations of all kinds. Today the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has published new guidance – in partnership with Current Global – to help PR and Communications professionals deliver accessible content. This is […]
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