The profession only moves forward when we hold ourselves to the highest standards.

IOIC sets the framework for what great looks like in internal communication. How we behave, the decisions we make, the skills we build and the way we face what comes next.

These standards exist to give the profession a shared foundation and every practitioner a clear place to stand. They are not a ceiling. They are a starting point. The higher we set them, the further the profession goes.

Code of conduct.

The professional behaviours every IOIC member commits to. A clear statement of how we show up for the profession, for the organisations we work in and for the people we communicate with.

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 Ethical guidance.

Internal communication shapes how people think, feel and act at work. Our ethical guidance helps you navigate the decisions that come with that responsibility.

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Profession map.

The global standard for internal communication. A framework that shows where the profession begins, where it goes and what great looks like at every level.

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 AI ethics charter.

AI is changing how we work. Our charter sets out the principles for using it well, keeping human insight and integrity at the centre of internal communication practice.

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IOIC Fellowship applications close 16 September 2026.

This is the final call for IOIC members to apply for Fellowship, the profession's highest distinction. If you have ten or more years in internal communication and are shaping strategy, mentoring others or recognised as an expert in your field, now is the time to apply.

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