HR must be mindful of stakeholders when considering employer branding

When it comes to building a strong brand, HR must engage with a variety of people internally and externally

Employers need to match communication platform to worker demographics

Nearly half (45%) of workers think that their employer does not communicate with them well enough, according to research from theEMPLOYEEapp.

"British politeness" costing organisations time and money

Around eight in 10 (78%) UK managers think that over-politeness at work could be costing their business, according to research from expenses management software company webexpenses.

The definitive guide to internal communications

Improving levels of employee and customer engagement has become increasingly important for organisations. However, this objective involves sound internal communications, which many companies are...

Promoting positive social dialogue

The recession has created many challenges for employment relations in Europe. In such challenging times, it is important to stress one of the EU's core values; the strong belief that employers and...

Getting your enterprise social network strategy right

How can HR encourage employees to engage with enterprise social networks?

Internal comms key to Crossrail success

Internal communications has been central to success at infrastructure project Crossrail, according to CEO Andrew Wolstenholme.

Line managers key to building workplace trust

Line managers have a critical role to play in building trust in the workplace, according to a report from Westminster Business School, in collaboration with Top Banana and the Institute of Internal...

Internal communications: Think before you speak

A recent gaffe by a Sainsbury's employee meant an internal poster encouraging staff to upsell was seen by thousands of customers. Considering the impact of the strategy on company reputation may have...

Communication more valued than strong leadership, says Reed report

More employees value good communication skills in managers than strong leadership, according to a report by recruiters Reed.

Why creating awareness is the most important step for success

I recently was invited to lunch with a colleague of mine who wanted to pick my brains about an initiative he had rolled out that wasn’t quite going to plan.

Online platforms

As employees probably spend a significant proportion of their work, and even leisure, time in front of a computer, it makes sense to develop or invest in an online platform for measuring health and...