With a PhD in social anthropology, Dr. Alex Gapud turned our heads at the 2022 IoIC festival when he gave a fascinating talk about going beyond engagement survey data to understand the human stories behind the statistics. We were keen to hear more.
In this episode, Jen, Dom and Cat chat with Alex about the importance of hearing individual stories at work and the crucial part this plays in building relationship and strengthening team dynamics.
As we hurtle towards very different work futures, there’s a lot we can learn from the field of anthropology to become better internal communicators. Alex shares his insights about the expanding opportunity for the profession.
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.
Ongoing market uncertainty means many organisations are struggling to keep people aligned, focused and motivated. Global engagement is falling. Young people especially struggle to find purpose at work. What role does communication play in shaping culture and developing future leaders?
Experian’s We Do That campaign used powerful colleague storytelling to bring its purpose to life, helping employees see how their work improves people’s financial health and making the company feel more human.
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.
This report - authored by MA Internal Communication Management Graduate May Oostrom Kwok - explores how internal communicators can support and contribute to a neuroinclusive culture in the workplace.
When National Accident Helpline was preparing to launch a new brand for its business, the project team saw a golden opportunity to reintroduce a cherished face of the brand.
This is the final call for IOIC members to apply for Fellowship, the profession's highest distinction. If you have ten or more years in internal communication and are shaping strategy, mentoring others or recognised as an expert in your field, now is the time to apply.
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