It’s a familiar but frustrating scene for internal communicators: We invest countless hours researching, writing, revising and posting content, but employees don’t seem to be receiving the message.
So what’s going on? Why isn’t the content getting through?
HR professionals wear many hats these days, not only within the traditional boundaries of their profession but across the organization.
Lately, they’ve been doing a lot of marketing.
Open, efficient communication drives innovation in the modern workplace, where it can facilitate knowledge transfer and problem-solving, reduce uncertainty, and break down geographic and managerial hierarchies.
Talent development continues to be an organizational focus. Organizations are asking their managers the question, “What are you doing to develop talent? And specifically, your replacement?”.
I have had this argument for close to two decades. I even had a lengthily discussion a few years ago with a former CEO who stated that HR should embrace these types of activities.
Well based on my last comment you know that I am not in favor, however let’s have a good discussion on the topic…
Suppose that your former employee files a Charge of Discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. After an investigation, the EEOC concludes that there is probable cause that your company violated one or more of the federal anti-discrimination laws that the agency is tasked with enforcing.
On October 25, @shrmnextchat chatted with special guest Jennifer Benz – (@JenBenz) about Creating a Better Open Enrollment Experience.
In today’s workplace, it is not enough to have an employee handbook in name only, but it must be one that employees have read, digested and received training on. Now is the perfect time to take your employee handbook off the shelf, drag it into the kitchen and add a little spice to it.
Here are some ways:
On November 9, @shrmnextchat chatted with the Founder, President and CEO of the Devon Group, Jeanne Achille (@jeanneachille) about Communicating with Employees During a Crisis.
In case you missed this informative chat, you can read all the tweets here:
Crises come in many shapes and sizes—and always at the worst time—but regardless of how or when the calamity occurred, it’s imperative that all organizations have a crisis plan in place.
I met my boyfriend at summer camp when we were seven. Our camp groups were playing soccer. He kicked the ball and it hit me in the chest, knocking the wind out of me. It’s safe to say our relationship started out rocky.
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Your company’s stance on politically-charged discourse at work says a lot about company culture, but it’s also an important indicator of success in the 21st century.
Red e App Survey of HR Professionals at the SHRM 2016 Annual Conference & Exposition Reveals a Lack of Connection with Hourly Employees
On March 23, @shrmnextchat chatted with Red e App Chief Product Officer Patrick Goodman @_PatrickGoodman about Are You Really Reaching Your Employees.
In case you missed this important chat, you can see all the tweets here:
Effective internal communication is one of the most important factors in the success of an organization. Every day, employers send millions of messages to their workers in order to make announcements, deliver policies and procedures, communicate strategy, and improve moral.
Ambassadors are responsible for embassies.
You’re an ambassador. Your cubicle is your embassy.
Some ambassadors are HORRIBLE. Some are good.
What does it take to be a good Ambassador? To be a good ambassador, a person needs certain skills. Things like:
