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...

Communication vital in change management, study finds

Nine in ten HR professionals rate clear communication as the most important factor when managing change, according to research by FleishmanHillard and Bernard Hodes.

HR staff at Pizza Hut try working at restaurants

The restaurant chain is re-modelling its whole UK estate, so HR staff are experiencing shifts on the shop floor. Every member of the central function is required to serve customers at least once,...

HR 'can do more' to ensure effective communications to staff

HR departments have a role to play in creating a clear communications strategy to engage all staff, according to a leading communications expert.

How to get your ESN strategy right

A lot has changed in the attitude towards social networks over the last few years.

The 10 social tools you need

Are you fed up of the s-word yet? Hopefully not, because the trend for putting the word social in front of everything – from learning to recruitment to performance management – shows no sign of...

Internal comms: an essential tool of modern business

Thanks to technology, there are more ways than ever before to connect with your employees. Formally worded letters have given way to emails, text messages, newsletters, magazines, intranets,...

Is the traditional employee survey dead?

Preliminary findings from an innovative study provide insight into how the future of employee research could evolve.

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