H&H Agency

Remember November? We thought it was pretty nifty with the team here, there and everywhere - from Amsterdam to Glasgow. ⁠ Working with our super talented suppliers including G4 Design & Print, celebrating young talent with Leeds & West Yorkshire Top 30 Under 30, and supporting our charitable partners The HEY Smile Foundation at their fundraising ball, it truly was jam-packed! ⁠ ⁠ #AgencyLife #InternalCommunications #EmployeeEngagement

Congratulations to all the winners at the FEIEA - European Association of Internal Communication Grand Prix awards last night. We're stoked to have received a Jury Recommendation for our work with TrustFord - a project that was a true team effort - in the Best Internal Communication Audio-Visual category. We get a buzz out of seeing how incredible the quality of internal comms is across Europe and to be included on the same list as some unbelievably talented teams has made our week. #InternalCommunications #EmployeeEngagement #InternalComms

The latest Incite Brilliance podcast episode is out now. Melody Moore, DE&I Consultant from Liberare Consulting shares why she thinks Internal Communications professionals are perfectly placed to embed DE&I policy and help change the world of work for better. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/eDityDzi #InternalCommunications #DiversityEquityAndInclusion #EmployeeEngagement

Our Lynne, Rosie and Carla were up in Glasgow last Thursday for the INTL Conference, a week-long programme of creative presentations and workshops, to be inspired and spark their imaginations. They've come back brimming with tips, insight and advice to share amongst the team - here's a snippet of their favourite takeaways:⁠ ⁠ Break the rules: design has no rigid boundaries – master the rules, then redefine them. ⁠ ⁠ Never try to be your heroes, you’ll only set yourself up for failure. ⁠ ⁠ Leverage your unique story: in our interconnected digital world, personal journeys and experiences are invaluable. No one shares your history, making it a powerful, often overlooked asset in shaping truly original work. ⁠ ⁠ The reign of motion: movement has become the new standard, and every project, even static brand identities, can benefit from an animated dimension that adds depth and vitality. ⁠ ⁠ The sound of design: just like motion, sound plays a crucial role. Think beyond visuals – what does a brand or identity sound like? ⁠ ⁠ Embrace imperfection: celebrate your individuality. Take risks, learn from mistakes, and welcome happy accidents – they often lead to your most inspired creations.⁠ ⁠ Childlike wonder in design: Marina Willer from Pentagram shared how stepping away from the screen sparks creativity. Inspired by her vibrant Brazilian roots and her children, she approaches projects with curiosity and openness. Her advice? See the world like a child – uninhibited and full of wonder 🤩⁠ ⁠ #Design #Creatives #EmployeeEngagement⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Congratulations to JTC Group on their award win last night at the ProShare Awards for the Most Effective Communication of an Employee Share plan. When we see our clients get the recognition they deserve, it certainly gives us that Friday Feeling 💚

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or DEI - goes hand in hand with internal communications, but the landscape is complicated, especially when working in global organisations. That's why we wanted to speak with Melody Moore founder and DEI consultant at Liberare Consulting.⁠ ⁠ In our next podcast, out next week, Melody explores some of the common challenges for rolling out DEI policy, as well as how IC teams can be the key for helping make them stick. ⁠ ⁠ Be one of the first to listen to this episode by subscribing to the Incite Brilliance podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Or check out all our episodes on our website: https://lnkd.in/eDityDzi ⁠ ⁠ #DEI #InternalCommunications #EmployeeEngagement

Looking for some inspiration to kick-start your 2025 internal communication plans?   One thing you could do, would be to join us and our client, CFA Institute, at the Internal Communications and Engagement Live conference in January.   Together, our Kirsty Beckett and Lorna MacLean will share how they turned employees into advocates of a new research and policy platform, using gamification and an innovative approach to employee engagement, that lead employees on an epic and immersive quest. We'll also be there on the day hosting roundtables and looking forward to catching-up with familiar faces. Let us know if want to join us!   When: Wednesday 22nd January Where: The Brewery on Chiswell Street, London Further information: https://bit.ly/3YXMYrJ #InternalCommunications #ICEConference #EmployeeExperience

Our Duncan was our man on the ground at yesterday's Institute of Internal Communication conference in Manchester. We asked him what his top three takeaways from the day were: 1. Give your employees autonomy. janet leighton Director of Happiness, Timpsons Limited explained how they operate an ‘Upside Down’ Management structure so all their retail colleagues have licence to run the retail outlets in the want as long as it leads to strong customer service. And to know they have the full support of the rest of the business.   2. Capture the diversity of voice. Ian MacArthur, Director Good Employment Charter talked about the importance of accommodating diverse working styles and the needs of different generational types.   3. Constantly ask yourself: ‘What’s the point in doing this activity or piece of communication?’ Northern Trains, Luke Pearce CIIC, Employee Experience Manager reminded us that understanding the status quo through data and research is easy but ‘Taking it, communicating and acting on it is the hard bit. What happens next is the real crunch.’ #InternalCommunications #EmployeeEngagement

Our MD Cathy Phillips is at the Internal Communications Conference in Amsterdam today, getting a front seat to IC insights from some of the world's leading organisations - ING, TikTok, IKEA, Bayer and Henkel - to name just a few. Oleana Andrishuk from Henkel Ukraine gave her unique insight on IC in a crisis. Her sound advice: 'In a crisis you don't rise to the level or expectations, you fail to the level of your preparation,' serving as a reminder to all comms professionals that planning and laying the groundwork is just as vital as the final implementation. If you've been there today what has been your favourite piece of advice? #InternalCommunications #CrisisComms #EmployeeEngagement https://lnkd.in/eYgijJK

The weather outside might be a little chilly, so it's nice to share some photos that make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Here's our Helen delivering selection boxes and advent calendars, to the lovely tenants at Grove House, Anchor as part of the Smile Chances Christmas Appeal. Here's a big cheers to the team for their donations and to The HEY Smile Foundation for running initiatives like this, that truly do bring smiles to faces across the region. 💚