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Colleague Experience & Engagement

Explore resources to boost colleague experiences and drive engagement.

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Articles

 

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knowledge circles
17 Mar 2025

Helping Organisations stay human – the big opportunity for internal communication

The second Knowledge Circle took place online on Monday 10th March 2025 and involved ten Fellows facilitated by Suzanne Peck and Dominic Walters from IoIC. The group comprised in-house practitioners, consultants and contractors. Colin Archer, Head of Communications at Spirax Sarco also took part in his role as a permanent participant to bring consistency to what is discussed.

Opinion
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28 Feb 2025

Nursing solidarity in action

How do you engage employees on urgent topics that come on top of their daily remit? This was precisely the challenge faced by the Royal College of Nursing in the lead-up to the NHS nurses’ strikes.

Voice
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09 Jan 2025

Stand up and be counted: the rise of employer and employee activism

As job-seekers increasingly prioritise purpose over perks, many seek employers with a clear voice on today’s hot topics. Organisations are expected to address societal issues thoughtfully, maintaining authenticity through real actions that support their statements. But showing public support for something can be a delicate balancing act.

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On demand

 

Members only
17 Oct 2024

IC Index Panel - Activism

This panel event with industry experts will look at activism: only five out of ten employees agree their employer takes a clear stance on the big issues in society, but 62% of the workforce says they expect their employer to do so – it’s clear we can’t shy away from the difficult topics.

On Demand
Members only
03 Jul 2024

Webinar: IC Index 2024

In this webinar we heard more about the second edition of the IC Index, with a focus on Trust. This unique research undertaken in partnership between the IoIC and Ipsos Karian & Box, explores the impact of internal communication on UK employees and how we can drive strategic value to organisations.

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Podcast

 

Tracey Hewett
19 Mar 2025

Beating burnout with Tracey Hewett

In a new episode of the Future of Internal Communication podcast, Cat, Jen & Dom chat with work-life coach & wellbeing trainer Tracey Hewitt about the critical issue of burnout in internal comms - its risks and how to avoid them.

Sarah Gillard
22 Jan 2025

Exploring a blueprint for better business with Sarah Gillard

Season 12 of the Future of Internal Communication Podcast kicks off with an inspiring first episode! Join hosts Jen, Cat, and Dom as they sit down with Sarah Gillard, CEO of Blueprint for Better Business, to explore the role businesses should play in building a fairer, well-functioning society and how internal communication can help bring these aspirations to life.

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27 Nov 2024

How to build a movement with Deborah Hale MBE

In this episode, Jen, Dom, and Cat sit down with Deborah Hale, Campaign Consultant and Producer of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays, to explore powerful strategies for boosting colleague engagement through shared purpose and memorable experiences.

Podcast with Traey Camilleri
16 Oct 2024

Exploring the social brain with Tracey Camilleri

Join Cat as she chats with Tracey Camilleri, co-founder of Thompson Harrison and co-author of The Social Brain. Discover her insights on team dynamics and fostering human connections in today’s digital workplaces.

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02 Sep 2024

Designing workplaces for human connectivity with Peter Mandeno

It's a new season of the Future of Internal Communication Podcast and we kick off with the team welcoming guest Peter Mandeno, a human connectivity expert to explore why human connection is so invaluable and the role internal communication can play to improve human connectivity.

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Colleague Experience & Engagement Training Courses

3, 10 April 2025

Culture Change and Culture Management for Communicators

8 CPD

This workshop will explore how culture works to shape organisational reality and why it is so difficult to ‘see’ it and change it. It will consider what kind of communication practice works for culture management, including how and when to communicate values and what these should look like for maximum effect. The course will also look at how how communicators can generate powerful insights about culture and how to use these insights to support leaders in shaping culture through communication.

Training
Online
7 May 2025

Communicating with Hard to Reach Colleagues

4 CPD

This half-day training will provide expert guidance and proven strategies for understanding and communicating with your hard-to-reach colleagues, including building insights, using data, channel selection and use and techniques for driving engagement. The session will also ensure you are able to measure and evaluate the success of your communications, using these insights to progress and demonstrate impact.

Training
Online
14 May 2025

The Power of Storytelling

8 CPD

Most suitable for internal communicators responsible for IC delivery and planning, this one-day course will show you how to move beyond data, facts and information by harnessing the power of storytelling - a proven technique which can have a dramatic impact on the way you, your team and company communicate and share information.

Training
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