Addressing Technological Roadblocks to Remote Work Communication

Technology is a wonderful thing. It allows us to socially distance ourselves amidst a pandemic and log in to work from the comfort of our own homes. These days, you won't even have to change out of your pyjama bottoms if that's what you choose since your co-workers will likely only see you through Zoom, anyway. But technology isn't always a delight...

As a student, my dislike for emails was through the roof. Every time my phone vibrated, and an email notification came up, the deep sigh I would make was intense. I never appreciated the effort it took to send these comms out. When you are a student on the receiving end, constant emails and updates seemed like a fly you couldn't get rid of, you cou...

Communication in the workplace is one of the most significant ways to drive employee engagement and keep employees happy. The workplace has changed drastically over the last few years, and some workplaces are so large that it can be nearly impossible to rely on face-to-face communications. It has been found that internal communications drive employ...

Continued Professional Development (CPD) is something I've very passionate about, and I frequently see social media messages from people struggling with limited budgets. In September 2021, I hosted the Institute of Internal Communication's (IoIC) FutureNet event, 'Planning your CPD on a budget'. Here are some of the topics covered and tips to help ...

Performance reviews are an essential part of any positive employer-employee relationship. As a business leader, they give you a chance to better understand your employees and plan for their growth. However, the issues you need to address during these discussions are not always going to be pleasant. It might be the fact that your employee isn't quit...

Whether you're a freelancer or a full-time employee, remote work is slowly becoming the norm in dozens of industries, including IT, business management, and sales. According to Forbes, 74% of professionals are in favor of remote becoming an industry standard, with 97% never wanting to return to full-time office work. The allure of working from home...

To run a business is to engage with risk. However, many company leaders focus on the internal element of risk. What is the potential for financial failure? How could cybercrime disrupt everyday activities? Have they got sufficient insurance to compensate injured workers? But this doesn't represent the entirety of the impact risk can present. When d...

Journalists and professional communicators – people with jobs in the communication field (corporate, external, HR, equality, diversity and inclusion, and internal) – are paid for their expertise to assemble words into meaningful content. Their focus is on observing, writing, editing and crafting a message to alert, persuade, report or tell a story ...

Regardless of the industry or environment in which you work, safety must always be the top priority. To spread the word about workplace policies and safety procedures, proper communication is key. That means verbal reminders, smart signage, and an open-door policy that allows the chance for feedback and tells your staff that you care about them as ...

Company policies are essential for keeping your operations consistent and functional. Without clear sets of procedures for every aspect of your business, things start to fall apart relatively quickly. Your policies project the intentions of your company, its values, and its ethics. They also serve to make certain that every action taken by employee...