Si Steers Channels, Employee Engagement, Internal Comms, Social Media

The future of Internal Communication channels

The digital age has changed the landscape of workplace and employee communication; the evolution of social media tools has presented opportunities to engage employees on a cultural foundation of collaboration. It is collaborative tools that will drive the future of Internal Communication. The concept of being able to build digital communities and to facilitate conversation … Continue reading The future of Internal Communication channels

Si Steers Employee Engagement, Internal Comms, Social Media

Internal Communications & Innovation

“The journey to organic growth in any organisation will be driven by innovation” Innovation is a word that is used frequently within business. It is the ‘gold dust’ that separates success v’s failure or progression v’s stagnation or digression. Whilst innovation is something that every business pursues, it isn’t something that every business finds. In … Continue reading Internal Communications & Innovation

Si Steers Change Management, Culture Change, Employee Engagement, Internal Comms, Social Media

Managing change: 5 top tips

Change management is one of the fundamental pillars of an organisational journey. It can make or break your strategy. How effectively organisations manage change will be the single biggest influencer in trust between the Leadership and its stakeholders and employees. In the current economic climate; change is embedded into organisational psyche. The path to a … Continue reading Managing change: 5 top tips

Si Steers Change Management, Internal Comms, Line Managers, Social Media, Stakeholder Management

Beating the Silo mentality

One of the biggest obstacles to organisational harmony is when teams, departments, business areas, and individual directors are influenced by single minded thinking. Rather than looking at the bigger picture: they will look at the impact on a single agenda. This can have a negative impact as quite often it is a barrier to good … Continue reading Beating the Silo mentality

Si Steers Change Management, Employee Engagement, Internal Comms, Social Media

Telling your organisational story

Internal Communications can be defined in a number of ways; but the primary objective of the function should be to share your organisational narrative with employees, and facilitate and encourage conversation about direction and future. A culture of high engagement is best achieved when you create a sense of unity within a business. If you … Continue reading Telling your organisational story

Si Steers Change Management, Channels, CSR, Culture Change, Employee Engagement, Internal Comms, Line Managers, Social Media

What makes a good Internal Comms Strategy?

Setting up an Internal Communications function from scratch can be daunting task, but it is also a real opportunity. I have been fortunate enough to work in two organisations where I have been able to create an Internal Communications function: both were exciting change and transformation projects, and there was plenty of scope for creativity in developing … Continue reading What makes a good Internal Comms Strategy?

Si Steers Channels, Employee Engagement, Internal Comms, Social Media

Ten ways social media can improve employee engagement and efficiency

Personalise your message: The traditional methods for delivering news are evolving. An email broadcast from your CEO still has a place, but when the message is sensitive why not consider using a webcast? It adds a more personable touch and gives a face to face element in a digital environment. Bring your journey to life: … Continue reading Ten ways social media can improve employee engagement and efficiency

Si Steers Change Management, Channels, Employee Engagement, Internal Comms, Social Media

Does social media work in a business environment?

Social media is the new way to communicate. In the digital age people are leaving behind traditional media in favour of the social media revolution. People are now accessing opinion informing news via Twitter, Facebook, You Tube, MySpace, and Blogging sites. The popularity of social media is a big business in the commercial world. The … Continue reading Does social media work in a business environment?