The foundation of every successful business is good internal communications. Get it right and your employees will have a clear sense of purpose plus a solid understanding of the company mission and their contribution to it. This, in turn, will impact on productivity levels as well as overall staff retention rates. What’s more, internal communications isn’t just an issue facing the big corporates; even smaller businesses with just a handful of employees need to be mindful of the need to have the right communication channels in place from the get-go.
Use this category to explore insights into the latest trends in internal communication as well as ideas and suggestions on how an intranet can make a difference. In fact, for many companies, the need to improve internal communications is a key driver behind the deployment of a business intranet. This category, therefore, also contains lots of practical examples of how intranets have helped to improve internal communications in a variety of industries and settings including connecting with remote workers, freelancers and staff members that spend most of their time on the road.
In today’s digital workplace, the days of the once a week team meeting as the main vehicle for internal communications are numbered. This category will keep you up to date with the latest trends and initiatives in this critical area for management.
The trouble with meetings is that they are a monumental waste of time. Come on, be honest with yourself. Deep down you know it, I know it, we all know that meetings are an unproductive use of everyone’s time. The only reason we continue with this great charade is...
The company departments that are standard across most businesses have a newcomer. Marketing, HR, finance, sales and R&D have been supplemented by the new kid on the block: internal communications. More and more companies are realizing the integral place that...
When it comes to promoting team collaboration within the workplace, improved internal communications is often the essential first step. Staff members that feel informed, involved and that have an overview of the company’s vision and goals are better equipped to...
The open-for-all-hours nature of the hospitality industry makes internal communication a challenging process. Add to this the casual, transient workforce and it’s easy to see how the hospitality industry often struggles to find a solution that enables them to...
As 2016 draws to a close many companies will be reviewing their marketing strategies and using the lessons learned to inform 2017’s marketing activities. Reflecting and reviewing on progress is an essential starting point for next year’s marketing plan. There are,...
Telecommuting, or remote working, is here to stay. In fact, over the last 20 years or so the numbers of remote workers or telecommuters have been steadily increasing. Nowadays up to 37 percent of employees are working remotely. This trend has been driven by...
Field service companies face a unique set of challenges. It may be that your company services office equipment or air conditioning, provides a building maintenance service or looks after office plants. Perhaps your business repairs and maintains household appliances...
Employee portals offer a range of tools for employee self-service. They are a flexible and cost-effective solution and are increasingly becoming central to business operations. With their streamlined, automated processes, employee portals will eliminate unnecessary...
Communicating well with people within your company is, in many ways, even more important than how you communicate with those outside it. With employees demanding more engagement than ever before, not communicating with your team can severely impact not just morale and...
There’s no doubt about it, childcare centers are very busy places. With scores of energetic children, noisy babies and adventurous toddlers as well as lots of activities both indoors and out, there’s plenty to keep the passionate staff occupied in simply looking after...
CMS intranets are a great platform for improving internal communications. In fact, for many organizations this is the driving force for setting up an office intranet in the first place. All you need to do is post all the company news and updates on the intranet and...
Have you been charged with introducing an employee wellness program, but have been given limited resources to do so? Are you struggling to find ways to enhance employee wellness while balancing the books? Although many organizations appreciate the value of employee...
Want your nonprofit to stay ahead of the game? Cloud intranet software can make a real difference for nonprofits. Investing in IT systems and other business processes has traditionally been a low priority for the nonprofit sector who would much rather spend precious...
The benefits of employee engagement are undeniable and in our time-poor working lives, finding quick-win ways to enhance employee engagement can be a challenge. A company intranet offers some solutions that can quickly and easily be implemented, which will enhance...
You know the many benefits that intranet software can have for your business. From enhancing employee engagement to offering ready access to the critical data that every company employee needs to do their job more efficiently, effective intranet software helps solve a...
Note: Please see our latest post on internal communications trends for 2018 written after this post. https://www.myhubintranet.com/internal-communications-trends-2018/ Enhancing your internal communications strategy isn't always about being trendy. It is, however,...
Internal Communications Strategy Properly developed internal communications strategies within your business have a huge impact on your business's ability to function smoothly. When internal communications strategies are well thought out, employees throughout the...
Everywhere you look there are businesses that thrive on the latest technology and innovation, using advances in their fields to push their business forward. It wasn't very long ago that businesses could make it on a basic computer system and a paper filing cabinet....
Internal Communications is Key To Success Companies positioning themselves as industry leaders seek to keep up with best practices and trends when it comes to their products, customer service, marketing and many other areas. Business practices being implemented by...
Internal Communications Your business's success hinges on your employees. You can have the best ideas in the industry, the cheapest products, and the most advanced service offerings, but if your employees aren't on board and committed, your business isn't going to see...