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Membership offers the chance to demonstrate your professional credibility to the highest standards, access extensive IC resources and events, and network with industry peers.

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We support your internal communication career at every stage with learning resources, best practices, and opportunities to boost your professional profile.

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Our events empower our community to connect, engage, and learn together.

Building Confidence and Professional Standards

Whether you're early on or leading in internal communications, we offer tailored learning, current best practices, and professional growth aligned with our Profession Map.

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Building the future of the internal communication profession and driving awareness of internal communication as a career of choice.

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Donna Washtell

We shine a spotlight on Donna Washtell, an alumna of IoIC's Masters in Internal Communication Management, who made the exciting transition from Executive Assistant to Internal Communication. Having witnessed first-hand throughout her career how communication - both effective and ineffective - impacts employee engagement and organisational success, Donna brings a unique perspective to the profession

The Future of the IC Profession

IoIC launches research into our future profession

Our roles within internal comms are ever-changing. A new IoIC research project is set to explore the changes in skill sets, responsibilities and career pathways, to help IC professionals navigate their future and stay relevant.

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Latest Knowledge & Insights

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05 Mar 2025

Ask the experts: How do I talk internally about negative external press?

Even the smoothest-running, most positive companies experience the odd reputational bump in the road: a press article throwing shade on a senior leader; social media comments from a disgruntled employee; poor product reviews… It’s not quite a crisis, but it can be a distraction. Here, four experts offer their thoughts on talking to employees about negative press.

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05 Mar 2025

Exploring the IoIC’s AI ethics Charter with Joe McMann and Adele McIntosh

In a new episode of the Future of Internal Communication podcast, Cat, Jen and Dom chat with Adele McIntosh and Joe McMann to discuss IoIC's recently launched AI ethics Charter. As members of the Charter's taskforce, Adele and Joe share their insights on what drew them to the project and discuss the vital role internal communication plays in guiding organisations to harness AI’s potential responsibly.

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Upcoming Events & Training 

4, 11 March 2025

Introduction to Podcasting for Internal Communicators

8 CPD

A podcast can be a useful, effective and authentic way of talking directly to colleagues. This training course introduces you to everything you need to know if you’ve ever wondered about using podcasting in your internal communications. It will give you an introduction and an overview of how to get started with your own podcast, from planning and equipment to recording and editing.

Training
Online
6 – 20 March 2025

The Language of Leadership - Demonstrating and Delivering Real Business Value

8 CPD

Using internal communication to maximise performance, realise potential and raise productivity: This highly interactive programme will equip internal communicators with the skills and confidence required to seize this opportunity. It will enable them to have the right conversations with leaders, identify and pull the levers of high performance and do what’s needed to deliver real business benefit. The course has coaching and usability at its core, aiming to help each participant develop their own approach and apply the principles discussed in the way that best suits their own organisations. 

Training
Online
11 March – 13 May 2025

FastTrack Programme 2025

18 CPD

Perfect for those starting out in internal communication or looking to refresh their comms approach, this unique 10-week FastTrack Coaching and Learning Programme will introduce you to the key principles of internal communication, and will support the development of an effective and meaningful communication approach.

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Latest IoIC News

The Future of the IC Profession
06 Mar 2025

IoIC launches research into our future profession

Our roles within internal comms are ever-changing. A new IoIC research project is set to explore the changes in skill sets, responsibilities and career pathways, to help IC professionals navigate their future and stay relevant.

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25 Feb 2025

State of the Sector 2025 is out!

Gallagher – Employee Experience & Communication has launched its Employee Communications Report 2025, offering global insights from 2,300 communicators who participated in their annual State of the Sector survey.

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The IoIC offers a wide variety of courses that could help meet the needs of our team, with a proven track record of delivery. As well as learning for the IoIC, your courses give the ability to meet other comms professionals to share and learn from each other.

Transport for London

A great way to learn and be challenged on where you can improve your internal communications with thought provoking material.

Lloyds Banking Group

‘I found the new competency framework very useful in shaping new roles, and courses have been very beneficial to my team.

Imperial Brands

As an agency which is focused only on internal communication it made sense for people across Sequel to be part of the Institute, which we’ve long recognised as the definitive voice of the industry, and to share their learnings with other members of the team. We’ve also attended events at a national and local level and we’re all fans of the communication for members including Voice magazine, the regular email newsletter and the content for members on the website.

Sequel Group

 

 

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Podcast with Joe McMann and Adele McIntosh

New episode of the Future of Internal Communication Podcast!

In a new episode of the Future of Internal Communication podcast, Cat, Jen and Dom chat with Adele McIntosh and Joe McMann to discuss IoIC's recently launched AI ethics Charter. As members of the Charter's taskforce, Adele and Joe share their insights on what drew them to the project and discuss the vital role internal communication plays in guiding organisations to harness AI’s potential responsibly.

https://www.ioic.org.uk/resource/exploring-the-ioic-s-ai-ethics-charter-with-joe-mcmann-and-adele-mcintosh.html

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IoIC Festival 2025 line up announcement

The IoIC Festival 2025 line-up is here!

Celebrating its fifth year, the IoIC Festival is back, bigger and bolder than ever!  

Held on Wednesday 18 to Thursday 19 June, this is an unmissable event where internal communication professionals come together to connect, inspire and learn - shaping the future of our profession. 

Check out Festival line-up