HR is the beating heart of every business, connecting management and staff. Get HR comms right, and the whole organization thrives. Impacting employee engagement, morale, and productivity, plus much more, HR communications are vital to business success. However,...
It’s official – recruitment and retention have gotten a whole lot harder. That’s the bottom-line impact of the Great Resignation currently affecting global businesses of all shapes and sizes. And when it comes to taking action, the employee life cycle is a valuable...
Knowledge is power, so the old saying goes. But knowledge is only powerful if it’s shared. The Great Resignation is impacting companies worldwide. So, can you afford to have crucial company know-how walk out the door? A knowledge-sharing culture helps address this...
Starting a new job is a daunting task for anyone. It’s just like being the new kid in school. You haven't got a clue what's happening, don't know anyone, and feel you stick out like a sore thumb. Despite the best intentions, many companies miss the mark when it comes...
The average person spends a mind-blowing third of their lives at work. By contrast, we only spend a fraction of our time hanging out with family and friends. With so much time spent working, it’s fair to say it has a massive impact on our quality of life. Building a...
After months of advertising and interviewing, you have finally appointed that rock-star employee you have been searching for. Congratulations! However, if you want to develop a long and fruitful relationship with top talent, you need effective employee onboarding....
HR departments are the engine rooms for every business, but the goalposts are constantly changing. New rules and regulations, technology advances, and best practice guidance keep HR professionals on their toes. And it’s a full-time job keeping on top of the...
What items are on the wish list for your company this year? Top of the list is likely to be increased productivity, enhanced employee engagement, or improved internal communications. For others, it might be streamlined business processes or improved collaboration....
You have read the research and checked the stats. You understand an employee engagement strategy is a must-have for any business. But when it comes to fleshing out the details, things get a bit murky. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many company executives...
An all-in-one website for employees that pulls together the information and resources staff need is a game-changer. Employee websites (also called intranets) ensure staff communicate, collaborate and connect from one central hub. No more all-staff emails or overloaded...
Finding information on the internet without Google would be like wading through mud, right? And the same applies to your employee intranet. Without a decent intranet search engine, your intranet will be a chaotic mess. Staff will feel frustrated and irritated. And the...
The collective knowledge of your people is perhaps your most valuable asset. And yet, a surprising number of businesses have no formalized process for transferring internal knowledge. A hastily arranged exit interview is often the only mechanism for capturing...
A part of the digital workplace for several decades now, many businesses have been guilty of taking the intranet for granted. However, the shift to telecommuting has seen the company intranet working harder than ever. More staff are engaging with and relying on...
How many of us have been involved in an interview process where there has been some disagreement amongst panel members and an inability to reach a consensus on the best candidate? This is a common problem that has its roots in poor preparation and an inconsistent...
Do internal communications help or hinder your business? There’s no doubting; internal communications have been thrust center stage in the wake of the pandemic. With most employees working from home, effective communication is more critical than ever. However,...
In the wake of Covid-19, the intranet has become a critical tool for businesses. That’s the message from 2020 research by Ragan Communications. A part of the digital workplace for several decades now, many businesses have been guilty of taking the intranet for...
So, your intranet is up and running, and you are delighted with the results. Internal communications have improved, team collaboration is on the up, and best of all, your employees love the platform. Congratulations! You can give yourself a pat on the back for a job...
Employee engagement adds value to any organization. It can make a difference to the individual employee as well as the business as a whole. Get it right and the rewards on offer are significant: increased productivity, improved customer service, reduced staff turnover...
You launched your company intranet over a year ago and office life has been wonderful ever since. The company intranet has lived up to its promise: staff members are more engaged and productive, internal communications have improved and business processes have been...
Tempting as it may be, you shouldn’t be leaving the newest trends in technology to your IT team. No matter who you are in an organization, from the business owner to the HR manager, understanding innovative technology can have a beneficial effect on every aspect of a...
