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You CAN measure internal communications
If you have ever worked in internal communications, you know measuring and reporting on your outcomes can be challenging. You know you should, but it’s haaaaarrrrd. The Gallagher State of the Service report found that 84% of internal communicators want…
The unspoken language: How internal communication shapes your culture
Whether it’s intentional or not, every organisation has a culture – a unique set of beliefs, values, and behaviours that shape how things get done. It is a critical contributor to capability and performance, and it’s the thing that will…
Shifting the internal goal posts: from engagement to belonging
The ultimate goal of internal communications has shifted beyond simply being engaged to creating a sense of belonging
Pivoting your event online
In Canberra, we have been very lucky. It’s been a year since we were last in lockdown. Optimistically many people probably thought the NSW outbreak wouldn’t come here. But, if you were like me, you have probably spent the last…
Why internal communicators still need to understand “the business.”
Last week someone said to me, “I work in internal comms, I don’t need to know about what we do”. It’s not the first time I have heard it. There is a perception (not by everyone) that if you work…
Leadership communications in our new normal
As 2021 begins, people are starting to float back into the office. Most businesses are adopting a hybrid approach, with people working from home and in the office. Let’s be honest as the manager you still never really know where…
Developing your communications plan for returning to the office
This week National Cabinet is going to meet to discuss lifting restrictions. With a focus on getting the economy back up and running, there is a high likelihood that we will be heading back to the office. Now is the…
Things to remember when communicating Government change
Yesterday, we saw the first round of changes from the returning Morrison Government. For those that missed it, the Prime Minister announced his Ministery and some fairly big changes to the structure of the public service. Before starting Elm Communications,…
