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It’s amazing how employee communications- which at one time was almost an afterthought for many companies- has risen to such a high level of focus for CEOs. Good to know that CEOs are focused on the importance of the employee experience and their criticality in the success of the company. Thanks for sharing, Paul.

👉Trust starts with communication👈 Did you know that organisations with 'excellent' internal comms see trust in leadership jump by up to 50%? In Sophie Pentony's latest blog she explores: 🔗 The link between communication and trust during change ❎ Why transparency is non-negotiable 💥 How strong internal comms can boost engagement and retention. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eazT2itt #internalcommsandchange #changemanagment #leadershipcomms

As corporate reputation grows in importance—some estimates suggest it accounts for as much as 25% of a firm’s market value—more boards are elevating communications and stakeholder engagement to a priority in corporate governance. This is presenting an opportunity for Corporate Affairs and Communications leaders to take a seat at the table. As corporate reputation and social impact become standing items on the agenda, boards are turning to CCOs and Corporate Affairs leaders for guidance, whether informally as advisors or officially through board placements. However, communications leaders need to bring something more to the boardroom than just functional knowledge, they earn their place in the boardroom as business leaders first, with the functional competency secondary. Our latest report looks in depth at what is driving this trend, how Communication and Corporate Affairs professionals can equip themselves, and showcases real world experience from three sitting NED's who came from the profession. Richard Marshall Peter McDermott Georgie Horn

Very useful for the communications professionals. Very useful insights about the corporate affairs importance in the business. #communications #brand

Here's the truth: employees in support roles can have a tough time seeing how their day-to-day efforts fit into the big picture. Internal comms teams and people leaders can illuminate a shared sense of purpose. 🤝

3 guiding principles to navigate DEI executive communications: 1. Commitment and Leadership: DEI efforts must start from the top and permeate all levels of the organization. Senior leaders' commitment is vital to drive cultural change 2. Inclusive Internal Communications: Foster a culture where diverse perspectives are valued. Ensure your communication strategy promotes fairness and motivates employees to contribute their best. 3. Evaluation and Adaptation: Regularly assess outcomes and adjust strategies as needed. Building trust and engagement with all communities is key to lasting DEI communications. Mindfully embracing DEI isn't just a moral obligation; it's a competitive advantage that leads to innovation, better decision-making, and higher employee engagement. #deistrategy #deileaders #deibestpractices #executivecommunications

Leaders say they want questions from employees, but do they really? Most never leave enough time, especially during Town Halls. A 40-minute talk track for a 45-minute meeting is a problem. To optimize dialogue, intersperse Q&A after each speaker and leave sufficient time for more questions at the end. To better engage employees, talk less and listen more. This is some of the advice I shared with Justin J. at Ragan Communications and PR Daily.

Oh, the pros and cons of anonymous questions in Town Halls! Employees love them. But they can be a slippery slope for meeting leaders. Yes it gets the crowd to speak up. But it can lead to unconstructive comments.  Our principal, Valerie Di Maria advises that you share engagement guidelines so the dialogue is productive. Even better—build a culture where people feel they can ask what’s on their minds without being anonymous. For additional tips on how to master Q&As, check out her interview with Justin Joffe of Ragan Communications and PR Daily.

Over the past four years, #internalcommunications has taken on heightened significance in organizations around the world. These leaders -- often with small but mighty teams -- have laid the groundwork for responding to Covid, advising on how executives should talk about social unrest, and identified ways to build morale during economic uncertainty. At Shallot, we've always believed that the ways you communicate with your teams are even more important than how you show up externally. And we know that the heads of internal communications are at the forefront of trying to do this right. Last week, in Chicago, we convened 20 executives in charge of internal communications at their respective organizations. We talked through the state of the industry, ideas around measuring success, and the importance of creating a community of employee communications leaders. This group gives us great optimism for the future of internal communications. We're excited to keep convening some of the best comms leaders out there in the future. CC: Amanda Nevels, Christine Doucet, Erica Sarakaitis, Stacy Fiedler Hill, John Adams, Jennifer Martinez, Jocelyn Webster, Kasey Farrar, Katie Duthaler, Leslie Letts, Laurel Slick, Megan Troppito, Meghan Boyer, Micheline Sabatte Pergande, Nikki Summer, Tara Mulcahy, Teal Pennebaker, Jamie Hill, Hari Sevugan, Heidi Capozzi, Tim Granholm

As corporate reputation and social impact grow in importance, boards are turning to CCOs for guidance, whether informally as advisors or officially through board placements. An intersting perspective published by Korn Ferry on Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) unveils that CCOs are growing in attractiveness for board service because of their view of the business landscape and expertise in reputation management. CCOs used to be invited into the boardroom only when the rare crisis erupted. But nowadays, boards are leaning on communications leaders more for “peacetime planning,” says Aedhmar Hynes, who serves on boards in the US and Europe and is regularly ranked among the most powerful global communications professionals. She says boards face a new urgency to be fully equipped to help firms develop strategies to meet the growing challenges around business and cultural transformation issues such as AI, sustainability, talent, and social impact. Hynes says communicators can also help boards address the expectations of a wider and more demanding variety of audiences. “People who have built their careers in communications think differently than other board members who built their careers in finance or legal or risk,” says Hynes. The value CCOs can bring goes far beyond messaging, or even communicating. Rather, their true value is in bringing the voice of multiple stakeholders to the board. #StakeholderManagement #ReputationManagement #CCO #ChiefCommunicationsOfficer #Board https://lnkd.in/d4HevRhu