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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.

At its worst, a crisis can hit your organisation like a whirlwind and cause significant chaos. Saying the right thing to your workforce can be a challenge. Employees value openness from leaders, so the language and tone you use for clarity and reassurance is important.

Rising prices are forcing many employees into financial hardship, creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty for what’s ahead. While employer-sponsored benefits never hurt, greater emphasis on financial education and wellbeing is needed to help people navigate the cost-of-living crisis.

2022 – what a year! Here, we look back at the events, trends and cultural changes likely to impact individuals and have a lasting effect on workplace culture.

On this webinar we were joined by Kimberley-Marie Sklinar, Communication Manager, and Amanda Coleman, Crisis Comms Consultant, as they discussed the challenges of communicating about world events, such as the crisis unfolding in Ukraine, and how to overcome them.

Staying in with a good book still has its merits. Here, we round up our reviewers' top picks, as published in Voice magazine throughout 2021.