Weber Shandwick and KRC Research examined American consumer and employee opinions on the role businesses play in national elections. An online survey of 1,009 U.S. adults was conducted from February 9–12, 2024. Key findings include: 1.) 44% of respondents somewhat agreed with the statement that “businesses are a constructive force for positive change.” — 25% … Continue reading Should Businesses Address Politics in the Workplace?
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center. Summary Leaders rely on communicative acts to convey strategic objectives to their followers. Effective communication from leaders significantly impacts employees’ motivation and the overall health of the organization. Drawing from motivating language theory, this study examines how leaders’ oral communication strategies affect organizational authenticity … Continue reading How Leaders Can Promote Organizational Authenticity and Identification with Motivating Language
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center Summary Virtual working situations have become the norm for global companies looking to acquire top talent in a global marketplace. Previous research on virtual teams has mostly focused on differences between how leaders of virtual teams and traditional teams use specific communication methods. These … Continue reading How Leaders’ Virtual Communication Can Drive Performance Results