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23 Mar 2026

IoIC Webinar: Future of Work Trends

This webinar helped attendees better understand the myriad ways in which the nature of work is changing and develop the confidence to position internal communication as a mission-critical business function.

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17 Mar 2026

The IOIC Monthly Trends Report: March 2026

This month’s report explores emerging trends shaping work and organisations, from the disappearing graduate on ramp and the rise of ‘greenhushing’ to the widening green skills gap, polymorphic organisations, the ‘friction maxxing’ pushback against AI, and the silent productivity crisis driven by financial anxiety in the workforce.

Research & Trends

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04 Mar 2026

5 things you need to know about scenario planning

Scenario planning helps internal communicators navigate uncertainty by exploring possible futures rather than predicting them. As work evolves, forces like technology, culture and trust reshape communication. This foresight approach helps communicators anticipate change, test assumptions and build more resilient organisational narratives.

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18 Feb 2026

2026: a year of internal communication impact with Colin Archer

As the promise of AI efficiency continues to tantalise boardrooms across the spectrum, internal communication faces one of its greatest threats yet. When internal communication is viewed as a transactional business function – where ROI is deemed the primary metric of success – it becomes ripe for disruption and automation. When, however, communication is viewed through the lens of impact, it becomes a dynamic and essential component of an organisation’s lifeblood. This episode, Jen, Dom and Cat are joined by IoIC fellow Colin Archer who shares insights from his years spent delivering business impact through skilled internal communication.

Podcast

16 Feb 2026

The IOIC Monthly Trends Report: February 2026

This month's report explores the impact of emerging trends, including the challenges of entering what Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls 'the adolescence of technology', the dangerous gap between flawed climate-economic models and reality, the rise of workplace lexicon signalling fundamental shifts in employee expectations (from 'shift sulking' to 'office frogging'), the fragmentation of trust precisely when we need connection most, as well as why organisations may need to move beyond performative DEI to systemic fairness frameworks.

Research & Trends

04 Feb 2026

Exploring the polymorphic organisation with Perry Timms

The forces disrupting business are confounding organisational leaders across the board. As the months pass, it’s increasingly clear no amount of command-and-control executive dogma will reinstate economic stability. New operating and organising frameworks are needed, ones that introduce flexibility and optimal market-responsiveness for accelerated business performance. In this episode, leading organisational change and HR thinker Perry Timms introduces the concept of the Polymorphic Organisation.

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21 Jan 2026

Exploring 2026 labour market dynamics with Neil Carberry OBE

In the first episode of 2026, Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation returns to the podcast to discuss labour market trends with Jen, Dom and Cat. The REC’s monthly report on jobs, produced by S&P Global in association with KPMG, has become a go-to resource for enhanced understanding of UK labour market dynamics. Hiring, employment, redundancies, unemployment, salaries and wage inflation or stagnation all have implications for internal communicators and the way they interact with colleagues and other stakeholders.

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20 Jan 2026

The IOIC Monthly Trends Report: January 2026

Our first IC Trends Report of 2026 is now available for download, providing the latest actionable intelligence across technology, sustainability, employment and people trends.

This month's report explores the impact of emerging trends, including the transition from AI adoption to AI fluency across organisations, the decoupling of economic growth from carbon emissions, the rise of ‘microshifting’ and non-linear work patterns, the growing importance of 'emotional salary' over traditional pay increases, as well as why organisations need to prioritise ‘quiet thriving’ over performative productivity.

As always, January’s trend roundup highlights opportunity for internal communicators in rapidly evolving work landscapes.

Research & Trends

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15 Dec 2025

Quarterly Future of Work Trend Update Q4

Explore the four major trends shaping work right now, and leave with clear, practical ways to turn AI, sustainability, people and employment shifts into strategic value for internal communication.

On Demand

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15 Dec 2025

The IOIC Monthly Trends Report: December 2025

December’s IC Trends Report is now available for download, providing the latest actionable intelligence across technology, sustainability, employment and people trends.

This month’s report explores the impact of emerging trends and shifts, including the burgeoning challenge of managing artificial colleagues, the strategic shift to quieter corporate activism, how AI won’t protect colleagues from poor leadership (but EI will), and the implications of ‘mankeeping’ spilling into the workplace, and more.

In addition, our last trend roundup for 2025 highlights opportunity for internal communicators in rapidly evolving work landscapes.

Research & Trends

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10 Dec 2025

Voice Jan 26

The latest issue of Voice is out now. This edition explores what it means to work in a global profession, with perspectives from internal communicators around the world. It also includes expert advice on scenario planning, insights into change communication in SMEs, and a focus on the growing demand for clarity. Plus, a look ahead at how the IoIC plans to strengthen clarity, advocacy and community through to 2026.

Voice Magazine

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03 Dec 2025

Shaping thinking at a higher level

A growing number of internal communication professionals are being asked to step up as strategic advisers to the top of the organisation. What are the skills and tactics you need to influence, coach and challenge leaders?

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