In June I had the pleasure of visiting Rotterdam, a city renowned for its port (the largest in Europe), modern architecture and being a casualty of World War Two. But there is something else missing from this list. And no, it’s not Stroopwafles, bikes or windmills so guess again … it’s sustainability! And what’s more, […]

Today, when it comes to discussing sustainability, net-zero is the first thing on everyone’s lips, followed by the question, is it really possible? Can it be achieved by 2050? But do not fret, I am here to deliver the answer to these pressing questions. Whilst there is some pessimism towards meeting net-zero, exacerbated by the […]

Data gives us the insight we need to be strategic communicators, to engage people more effectively and in more meaningful ways – and as technology continues to evolve, so too do the possibilities. Entering its third year, Data Comms Live, hosted by Communicate magazine, has platformed and celebrated the leaps and bounds in activation made […]

This past week, a whole host of different communicators and thought leaders took to their laptops to attend Simpplr’s Employee Comms and Experience Virtual Summit. Covering a range of topics from robust IT decks to leveraging AI to boost corporate comms, it was also an opportunity for Simpplr to present their own findings in the […]

Some people know very early on what their calling in life is. They have a dream from a young age of what they want to be when they grow up and they’re eager to fulfil it. Others have that lightbulb moment, suddenly everything makes sense, and it all falls into place. On the contrary, there […]

How do we know we’re building values that really reflect the lived experience and aspirations of our people? 60% of employees don’t know or don’t connect with their company values. Icology’s webinar offered some practical tips for mitigating this widespread hidden disconnect. Led by Chuck Gose, ‘The Hidden Disconnect In Workplace Culture’ featured Ann Melinger, […]

How we dress is an important expression of how we identify or how we would like to be seen. Changing office is like being asked to wear a different uniform –it can signify a homogenisation of culture post-merger, a loss of identity. And when there is fear that we might have to change how we […]

From new engagement strategies to transformational overhauls, internal communication is anything but static in 2025. Blink’s webinar The Future of Internal Comms 2025+ raised interesting points about the state of internal communication today and what issues need to be met to build future-proofed systems that put the employee experience front and centre. This panel discussion […]

Deanne Raseta is a force in the comms world. From her work at organisations like PayPal, Colt and Aviva to her leadership and coaching qualifications – she knows how people tick. It’s unsurprising, then, that we had a packed house at our Change Comms Breakfast event last Thursday at which Deanne shared the essential principles […]