Opinion

Constant change has become the new normal and internal communicators are at the heart of helping organisations navigate it. In October’s Fellows Knowledge Circle, participants explored how communicators can step up as true change leaders, shaping culture, building resilience, and helping people thrive through transformation.

Find out from May Flanagan, IoIC Ireland Network Lead, her plans for the IoIC Ireland Network.

Alex Graves, founder and chief visionary officer at Silicon Reef, reflects on the findings from the IC Index 2025 and explores how M365 can help you build a 10 out of 10 employee experience.

IoIC Fellow Jarrod Williams, Head of Digital Content and Channels at St James’s Place, shares why he believes Fellowship is an opportunity to give back, share experiences, and connect with peers who are passionate about advancing the internal communication profession.

After more than a decade as president of the IoIC, Suzanne Peck reflects on the journey so far and shares her excitement about continuing to champion internal communication through ongoing initiatives with the Institute.

Newly appointed IoIC Fellow Pauline Smith, Internal Communication Specialist at The Comms Smith, reflects on her career journey, the growing importance of embracing AI in internal comms, and how she tackled imposter syndrome to take the step towards Fellowship.

Howard Krais is Co-Founder of True Communications, recently appointed as an IoIC Fellow, shares reflections on the evolution and future of internal communication. He charts the journey of IC from its early days to a vital business function, exploring how professionals can move beyond engagement scores to demonstrate real organisational impact.

Published last week, Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2025 report warns that the world is standing at the edge of a new era of work. Employees globally are becoming increasingly disengaged from work at a time when technological change is demanding more from them than ever before. And AI in particular is threatening the severance of vital human connections. IoIC President Suzanne Peck shares her thoughts on how internal communication could support and contribute to turning the tide on employee engagement.