David Baldwin, director of internal communications – business partner at Akkodis, shares insights from his first 90 days, adapting to a new industry and shaping strategic internal comms.
Workplaces are increasingly digital, data-driven and metrics-oriented. The pace of change is breathtaking and it’s an uphill struggle to find the time to make space for human connection, relationship, development and growth. Trust at work has never been more on a knife edge.
As engagement wanes, organisational performance and effectiveness are at risk. Against this backdrop, the work of internal communication to explore the human implications of digital disruption has never been more important. Our quarterly technology updates help internal communication professionals stay informed and think more expansively about ways they can deliver strategic value.
Discover what nearly 5,000 UK employees really think about internal communication in 2025 — and gain practical insight from research experts and IC leaders on how to turn data into impact.
A year on from completing FastTrack: Natalie Millar reflects on how the course empowered her to challenge assumptions and ask the right questions to uncover the ‘why’ behind the work - because if it doesn’t solve a problem, why are we doing it?
In this episode of the Future of Internal Communication podcast, Dom, Jen and Cat chat with Peter Komolafe, author of the book The Money Basics. They explore the importance of financial wellbeing and its links to engagement and performance. Sharing his personal experiences with debt, Peter now helps people improve their attitudes and habits to achieve better financial resilience.
A comprehensive and practical introduction to using data as an internal communication professional. Available for free download exclusively to members.
From hiding her hair loss for 17 years to embracing her visible difference, Laura Mathias, internal communications and engagement manager for Save the Children UK, explores stigma, empathy and the importance of creating safe spaces.
Catch up on our latest Future of Work trend update, where Jen Sproul and Cat Barnard unpacked the key developments reshaping work today. Explore how internal communicators can respond to emerging trends and drive lasting strategic impact.
Post-pandemic, the global economy remains in turmoil. War, escalating geopolitical tensions, extreme weather events, supply chain shortages, rising inequality, shifting attitudes towards work and capitalism and more are reshaping the labour market.
While hard to discern in the moment, these shifts and undercurrents nonetheless have a profound impact on how organisations hire and engage with people at work. Internal communicators have a pivotal role to play in maintaining community and cohesion across increasingly diverse and transient workforces. Our quarterly employment updates help internal communication professionals stay informed and think more expansively about ways they can deliver strategic value.
IC Index 2025, from the Institute of Internal Communication in partnership with Ipsos Karian and Box, reveals a powerful call for more human workplace communication.
So many aspects of work are changing concurrently, making it hard to keep up. New employment types, flexible ways of working, increasingly distributed and disparate work teams, the pace of work itself – with continuous change all around us, it’s never been more important for organisations to focus on connection and community.
This episode, Adele McIntosh, VP of Internal Communication and Community at Arm, shares her views on the importance of community at work.
We continue our IC Career Series, where internal comms professionals share their career stories. In this video, Nicola Walter reveals how she transitioned from marketing to internal communication, shares her top advice for career progression, and highlights the power of curiosity and evidence-based communication. Hear what she finds most rewarding and the biggest lesson she’s learned in internal comms.
We shine a spotlight on Jacqueline Shalks-White, Internal Communications Manager at Electricity North West. With over 25 years in internal comms, Jacqueline shares her passion for the profession and encourages newcomers to stay curious, embrace change, and connect with peers. Her mantra? Be bold, create ‘wow’ moments and make the most of your IoIC network.
