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04 Nov 2026

Finding meaning at work with Professor Amy Wrzesniewski

For several decades across the Global North, a mental health crisis has been escalating. While its causes are deep-rooted, systemic and complex, today, stress, anxiety and burnout risk are manifest. This has huge implications for organisations that rely on engaged and motivated colleagues for collective problem-solving, adaptation and innovation.

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03 Nov 2026

The IOIC Impact Brief: November 2026.

This month: who carries the culture as rising wage costs push work out of the building; why AI agents with names or job titles lead to 18% fewer mistakes getting picked up; the thirst behind your AI and the hosepipe bans it’s exempt from; where will 2035’s leaders come from; and why stressed colleagues share with their chatbot before their boss. Spot where the bills are landing before the board does.

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29 Oct 2026

Member spotlight: Christopher Washington

Our latest member spotlight is on Christopher Washington, MSc in Human Resource Management Candidate at Leeds Beckett University, who has spent 10 years at the link between HR and internal communication. In this member spotlight, Christopher shares why the two work best as one, the learning academy launched for nearly 400 employees, and why “your why” comes first.

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27 Oct 2026

AI needs a human partner

As AI transforms the workplace, organisations must ensure technology strengthens rather than replaces human relationships. Andy Lopata, an expert on professional relationships, explores why trust, connection and empathy will become even more valuable in the years ahead.

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22 Oct 2026

Organisational Culture Guide

Culture doesn't change because of a new values poster. Discover Ed Schein's model of culture, why change programmes so often fail, and how internal communication can help make change last.

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The Future of Internal Communication Podcast, season 17, episode 4: Defining the future of internal communication. Featuring Chris Coburn.
21 Oct 2026

Defining the future of internal communication with Chris Coburn

Where organisations invest in internal communication, the length and breadth of its scope vary. In part, this is due to the rapid evolution of internal communication as a strategic discipline. Another factor, however, is the reality that the scope of internal communication is often broad reaching. As such, it often lacks succinct definition.

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13 Oct 2026

Case study: Thinking outside The Cube

At Lloyds Banking Group, an immersive installation helped employees connect emotionally with evolving priorities and recognise their contribution to lasting organisational change.

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