This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center. Dr. Feifei Chen and Dr. Qiwei Luna Wu examined how leaders can safeguard employees against increased stress that can occur from different types of communication during crises. A survey of 361 full-time, remote U.S. employees from multiple industries was conducted from March to June 2020. … Continue reading How can leadership communication affect employee well-being during crises?
The Council on Foundations and the Center for Public Interest Communication examined American’s perspectives on philanthropy and current communication practices at foundations. An online survey of 3,557 Americans was conducted in 2023, along with interviews of congressional staffers and an analysis of 2,698 Facebook posts and 563 Instagram posts on Congress members’ public profiles. Key … Continue reading How Can Different Types of Communication Increase Trust and Knowledge in Philanthropy?
Gallup examined trends in employee retention and employee perceptions of the current job market. A poll of over 128,000 people was conducted in more than 160 countries in 2023 and 2024. Key findings include: – 41% of respondents said they left their previous job due to issues regarding “engagement and culture,” and 28% said they … Continue reading How Can Employers Attract and Retain Employees?
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center. Dr. Renee Mitson, Dr. Yufan “Sunny” Qin, and Dr. Rita Men examined the role of vigilant leadership communication on employee well-being during difficult or turbulent times. Vigilant leadership communication was defined as direct, inclusive, threat-seeking, and open-minded dialogue that is beneficial during organizational turbulence. … Continue reading How Does Employee Trust in Employers Affect Their Well-being?
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center. Dr. Yi Grace Ji and Dr. Weiting Tao examined CEO activism (a leader’s stance on a current political/social debate) and its ripple effects on employees. This study investigated the intricate dynamics between a CEO’s activist stance and the consequential shifts in employee attitudes and … Continue reading How Do Different Types of CEO Communication Affect Employees’ Positive Moral Emotions?
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center. AXIOS examined the challenges workplaces have regarding internal communication. Two online surveys of 1,035 employees and 414 leaders were conducted in November 2023. Key findings include: –Top communication challenges for leaders and employees include: –Evolving their communication strategy for growing teams and hybrid … Continue reading What are the Top Internal Communication Challenges?
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This blog is provided by the IPR Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Digital Media Research One of the most exciting things about the public relations discipline is that it is intricately linked to major technological innovations throughout history – from the early days of the railroad, to the development of the telephone, to … Continue reading Navigating the Intersection of AI, Public Relations & Race
Grammarly and The Harris Poll explored the state of business communication and how generative AI plays a role in challenges such as privacy, bias, and productivity. An online survey of 1,002 full-time employees and 253 business leaders was conducted from Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, 2023. The study also referenced two studies from October 2021 … Continue reading How Has Generative AI Impacted Workplace Communication?
Pew Research Center analyzed podcast content in the United States, specifically examining the guests hosted by top-ranked podcasts in 2022. A content analysis of 434 top podcasts with 24,004 episodes was conducted between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2022. All podcasts were on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and researchers used OpenAI’s Generative Pre-Trained (GPT) model to extract … Continue reading Trends Among Top-Ranked Podcasts in the U.S.
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center Dr. Yufan Sunny Qin and colleagues researched how CEO vision communication can influence employee engagement and, in turn, increase their willingness to help achieve the organization’s goals. CEO vision communication was defined as “describing the desired big picture of the organization, articulating organizational values, … Continue reading How is the “Bigger Picture” Communicated to Employees?
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center Mental Health America studied the state of employees’ mental health and well-being in the U.S. and analyzed best practices for mentally healthy work environments. A survey of 25,948 workers across 17 U.S. industries was conducted in 2023. Key findings include: 1.) 76% of respondents said … Continue reading Majority of U.S. Workers Feel Emotionally and Mentally Safe at Work