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02 Sep 2026

The IC Index 2026:
Personality at work report

The first IC Index analysis to test whether personality changes how internal communication lands. It does.

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01 Sep 2026

5 career moments: ‘Resist the urge to push forward without reflection’

Nazia Nathu reflects on five defining moments that shaped her internal communications career, leadership style and perspective on professional growth.

Voice

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28 Aug 2026

IC as a strategic risk management function

As workplace risks evolve, organisations that invest in people, communication and culture will be better equipped to build resilience, respond to disruption and thrive in the future. Alison Arnot shares her advice.

Voice

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28 Aug 2026

Hope is a strategy with Ian Pettigrew

Persistent geopolitical and economic instability and the burgeoning climate crisis mean maintaining organisational alignment, cohesion and commitment to key objectives is harder than ever. It’s hard to craft hopeful narratives when the world seems so imperilled. Yet belief in a hopeful future is a primary requirement for humans to perform well at work.

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26 Aug 2026

Travel sector profile: ‘When your main channel is a noticeboard, design is important'

Juan Pablo Nieva Gómez, a marketing specialist at a luxury cruise line, reflects on communicating with a global, non-desk workforce at sea – and why simplicity and visibility are key.

Voice

26 Aug 2026

My IC Career: Niall Ryan.

Niall Ryan reflects on how a secondment from retail operations to supporting comms with a transformation programme led him into a career in employee engagement – and he’s never looked back.

Stories

19 Aug 2026

Better IC starts with understanding what makes people tick

Kay Vessey, head of learning and development at H&H, explains why better internal communication starts with curiosity about the experiences, preferences and motivations that shape how people respond.

Voice

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17 Aug 2026

The practical guide to... podcasts

Neil Rodger, founder of Lifted Communications, shares how internal comms teams can use audio – particularly podcasts – to cut through noise, build connection and reach employees in a more human way.

Voice

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14 Aug 2026

The IOIC Impact Brief: August 2026.

This month: boards rehearsing for multiple futures; deepfake fraud eroding trust in work calls and video meetings; the cheapest AI choice turning out to be the greenest; job-hugging finally starting to crack; and a representation gap costing organisations more than most realise. The intelligence internal communication professionals need to help shape decisions, not just distribute them.

Research & Trends

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11 Aug 2026

'I am lucky to be in a role where I am treated with respect and care'

Thomas Hall-Tse, VP internal communications – leadership and functions at Rolls-Royce, reflects on the importance of showing care and building leadership impact.

Voice

10 Aug 2026

My experience studying the Advanced Diploma Simon McMurdo

Simon McMurdo joined the Advanced Diploma wanting evidence to back up his instincts. He came away with a network of IC peers, sharper strategic thinking, and the confidence to advise leaders with confidence.

Student experience

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06 Aug 2026

Making employee learning more meaningful

Internal communication can turn learning from a routine requirement into something meaningful. When IC, HR and L&D align, employees better understand opportunities, build skills and see clearer career pathways.

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