This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center. USC Annenberg and the International Association of Business Communicators examined how communicators address the challenges of remote work and shape internal communications strategy. An online survey of 204 communications professionals, who oversaw or were directly responsible for internal or employee communications, was conducted from April … Continue reading How Does Remote Work Affect Internal Communication?
Rethinking Employer Branding The world of work underwent a significant shift in the wake of COVID-19, prompting organizations to reassess their strategies for attracting and retaining top talent. Central to this recalibration is the concept of employer branding – how a company presents itself as an employer, showcasing its values, culture, and overall appeal to … Continue reading How Can Internal Communications Enhance Employer Branding?
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center The public relations discipline has made great strides in advancing internal public relations scholarship and the antecedents of employee engagement. Researchers have investigated how corporate social responsibility (Duthler & Dhanesh, 2018); leadership (Meng & Berger, 2019); employee voice (Ruck, Welch, & Menara, 2017); and … Continue reading How Internal Communications Needs Differ by Industry
This blog is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center. Internal Communication (IC) is an essential part of any organization’s success. It is the backbone of a company’s culture and its ability to drive performance, engagement, and commitment among employees. However, measuring the effectiveness of internal communication has often been ignored or considered unimportant … Continue reading Why Measuring Internal Communication Matters: Insights and Strategies for Better Results
MSL studied how traditional internal communication efforts impact employees’ perceptions of their employer. A survey of 2,300 U.S. adults was conducted from Sept. 29, 2021 – Oct. 14, 2021. The survey respondents included 1,198 employed respondents, with 738 of these respondents considered to be “desk-based employees” (people who spend the majority of their working time … Continue reading Where is Your Water Cooler?
This blog is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center. After reviewing the pieces I have previously written over the years for the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center, mindfulness seems to be a constant theme. I mentioned it when discussing burnout in the workplace. I also introduced the practice as a tool to enhance … Continue reading How to Use Mindfulness to Become a Better Manager and Colleague
This blog is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center As I continue to conduct research to better understand internal communication in various contexts, the complexities of internal communication continue to present themselves. Whether it is a government contractor, research center, university, or non-profit, internal communication is always more complex than what we assume. … Continue reading The Complex Nature of Internal Communication