As we continue to reflect on the future of internal communication and potential new roles for IC professionals, here Nadine Dixon shares how she uses her skills and knowledge gained in internal comms to specialise as a change communications specialist.
In 2020, we were thrown into remote working with a moment’s notice, and then, a year later, a hybrid culture. Our work-life balance might be better, but have we properly taken time to shape a culture fit for everyone around this new way of working, and to adapt content and channels to employees’ changing preferences?
Suzanne Peck, IoIC president and managing director of Sequel Group, shares her journey from aspiring spy to internal comms expert, revealing the importance of curiosity, storytelling and evidence-based content in shaping the future of workplace communication.
Edelman’s annual Trust Barometer has become a key point of interest for anyone working in the field of internal communication. Here, Cat Barnard of Working the Future reflects on the ongoing need for trust in society and the importance of practising what you preach.
Cathryn Barnard is a co-founder of Working the Future, a future of work advisory firm. Author of the IoIC’s Future of Work Trends report and its new Four Futures report, she explains why every ambitious organisation needs scenario planning included in its strategic communication planning toolbox.
Technology and other external influences mean more businesses will have to adapt or face obsolescence over the coming decade. Cat Barnard, partner at Working the Future, reflects on the re-shape of things to come.
In a world of increasing uncertainty, it helps when employees are aligned – not just with the company strategy, but with their colleagues. Cat Barnard, co-founder of Working the Future, reflects.
The IoIC hosted a roundtable debate with leading intranet provider Unily to find out how senior internal communicators are preparing for the Future of Work.
Internal communication as we know it will not exist in 15-20 years’ time. As part of a joint effort, internal comms colleagues at Aviva and Nationwide have been predicting the future and considering how IC teams will have to adapt. Here, Laura Low, senior internal communication manager for Aviva, reflects on their discoveries…
The daily tasks of today's typical internal communicator may be distant memories in 10 or 15 years' time, replaced with new challenges. Looking ahead, what part of the job will become more imperative and what workplace adjustments are likely to disrupt the IC space?