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A Leap We All Can Make, But Not in a Single Bound

Posted by David Grossman in April 5th 2010

I grew up watching my share of “Sigmund and the Sea Monsters,” “H.R. Pufnstuf,” and “Super Friends” with its famous Justice League of America comprised of all my favorite superheroes.

I remember being mesmerized by their super powers, hoping some day that I, too, would discover mine. Little did I know that I would later find super powers we all can develop — courage and compassion — as a communications leader.

The good news — no phone booth, cape or golden lasso required. It’s plain and simple hard work that helps you get mastery. Practice, practice and more practice.

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under: Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Employee Communications, Employee Relations & Internal Communications, Professional Development and Training, Professional Interest Sections
Tags: employee+communications, public+relations

Employee Communications During Difficult Economic Times

Posted by Robin Schell in September 8th 2009

Today’s most forward-thinking companies have made communicating with employees a number one priority. This is always critical, but takes on additional urgency during challenging economic times.

Employees play a key role in shaping public perception of your organization — who is more credible and has better access to the “inside scoop”? They can make or break your organization — their productivity levels, service attitudes toward customers, willingness to work as a team — the list goes on.

Perhaps most importantly, they serve as ambassadors for your organization. Your ability to keep them engaged and informed can make the difference between showing a positive face and a negative one.

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under: Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Employee Communications, Employee Relations & Internal Communications, Measurement, Research & Evaluation, Professional Development and Training, Seminars
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Rethinking Employee Communication: Whose Information Do Employees Value Most?

Posted by James Lukaszewski in July 15th 2009

Ever figure out whose information employees really apply to get their jobs done? Yes, some information comes from HR. Yes, some comes through internal communication. Yes, some comes from the boss. And some comes through professional development and training.

But what’s really interesting is the actual value of the information employees receive, from their perspective. In other words, what they will actually extract and use on the job. Here’s my metric of the value of the information employees get, by source, to help them get their work done each day.

5% CEO
6% Upper management
7% Middle management
8% District management
30% First-line supervisory management
24% TGNTM
20% IMIU

Total: 100%

The first-line supervisor has the highest impact. This is something most of us already know. Employees are most responsive, listen to, and care most about the person to whom they directly report.

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under: Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Employee Communications, Employee Relations & Internal Communications, Management & Leadership, Professional Development and Training
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Reducing Employee Uncertainty When Benefits Get Cut

Posted by Kelly Womer in May 15th 2009

To weather today’s economic storm, many companies are implementing cost-saving measures that impact employee benefits, including pay cuts, forced vacations, suspended 401(k) matching contributions and frozen pension plans.

These actions don’t happen in a vacuum — and neither should communications about any benefit reductions, which are part of a company’s overall business strategy and financial plan to return to profitability or greater stability. While this is difficult workplace news, it’s another opportunity for us to address employee fears and clearly explain the rationale for these changes against the bigger business picture. Consider these ideas:

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under: Career Corner, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Employee Communications, Employee Relations & Internal Communications, Management & Leadership, Professional Development and Training
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Using the Economic Downturn to Turn Up Employees’ Business Literacy

Posted by Kelly Womer in May 8th 2009

Since the economic crisis erupted last fall, we’ve developed an increased awareness of all things financial — from quarterly corporate earnings to our 401(k) statements to the fluctuating stock market. But there’s also a workplace communications upside to the economic downturn.

You now have employees’ full attention to communicate the business of your business. It’s a teachable moment — an opportunity to partner with our organizations or clients to help improve the business literacy of employees. Addressing their financial anxieties can help keep employees motivated and productive during these stressful times. Consider these ideas:

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under: Career Corner, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Employee Communications, Employee Relations & Internal Communications, Management & Leadership
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employee+communications's tag archives

A Leap We All Can Make, But Not in a Single Bound

Employee Communications During Difficult Economic Times

Rethinking Employee Communication: Whose Information Do Employees Value Most?

Reducing Employee Uncertainty When Benefits Get Cut

Using the Economic Downturn to Turn Up Employees’ Business Literacy

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