Blogs

We've had an incredible year so far with the #IChoseIC Campaign, driving awareness of internal communication as a career pathway - here's an update on what we've been up to!

IoIC President, Suzanne Peck and co-host at our first one day conference in Edinburgh shares her top 3 takeways from the event.

As part of our #IChoseIC series, Internal Communications Manager, Stephanie Hodgson shares her journey from being a Business Administration apprentice to Internal Communications Manager and her passion for the profession.

Sarah Cooper reflects on her experience with IoIC's newly launched Careers Hub and IC Diagnostic, sharing how the quick self-assessment provided her with personalised insights into her strengths and growth areas. With tailored resources and support at her fingertips, she’s ready to tackle the year ahead and recommends giving these new tools a try!

Firms such as Amazon, Boots and Laing O’Rourke are now mandating that employees be in the office for five days a week, while the likes of Santander, Barclays, IBM and Deutsche Bank have increased to three days. So how does office working sit with what employees actually want, and with the UK government's plans to make flexible working a right from day one? What role does internal communication have in engaging workforces with potentially unpopular policies? Suzanne Peck, IoIC president, looks at the issues.

Discover a fresh approach to internal communication that fosters emotional engagement by sharing "beasts"—those embarrassing or unlucky moments we later laugh about. Learn how embracing vulnerability through humour can strengthen connections, boost creativity and create a more authentic, inclusive work culture.

As part of our #IChoseIC series, Head of Internal Communication, Amy Thomson shares why she believes she has chosen the right profession.

The UK Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay would give employees a green light to switch off from work ‘out of hours’. But although the Plan appears to have been diluted from being made law, what’s the impact on business and how can internal communications best contribute to this spirit of disconnection?

As part of our #IChoseIC Series, Misty Oosthuizen shares her enduring passion for internal communications, even after 30 years in the profession.

Kate Goodman, Managing Director of The Good Comms Company Ltd, has attended all four IoIC Festivals since 2021. She shares her reflections from the 2024 festival, highlighting the top speaker sessions she attended and the key takeaways.

As part of our #IChoseIC Series, Kirsty Bowen shares her passion for internal comms and supporting young aspirations.

Gemma Woolley, attending the IoIC Festival for the first time, shares her impressions and highlights from the sessions she attended. She discusses the invaluable takeaways she plans to apply in her role and leaves feeling inspired.