Simplypresents Webinar: Medtronic’s cross-cultural bridge building
09 September 2024
An under-discussed aspect of working for a global company is knowing the nuances and habits of different cultures’ working environments. Luckily, last Thursday afternoon, Simply presents had an online webinar about just that and the work that Medtronic had conducted in building cross-cultural awareness for a more inclusive workspace. Logging on with a cup of […]
Lessons On Leadership From Keir Starmer
02 September 2024
Leadership case studies come in all shapes and sizes. In Keir Starmer’s latest speechabout the incoming October budget, Starmer laid out a less than positive state of affairs, warning about an incoming ‘painful’ budget and that he’d be asking more of the British public in moving forward to more balanced times. It struck me that […]
Cloudy with a chance of engagement
28 July 2024
The culture forecast is in your hands. Last week, we dropped this piece on how culture tangibly supports your organisation’s goals. This week, it’s all about achieving that culture. It can’t be sunny every day, but a healthy atmosphere means you and your people are ready whatever the weather. We’re always checking the temperature and […]
Culture is the Catalyst
28 July 2024
A healthy workplace changes… everything. Counterculture, cancel culture, traditional culture… ‘culture’ is a word that gets thrown around often – and still has the power to get everyone talking. When it comes to organisational culture, however, that energy can flatline. Perhaps sick of culture vultures telling us how and where to align outside of work, […]
The ’10 and 2′ rule for Travelex
08 July 2024
Special thanks to Kate Cawood, Head of Communications at Travelex, for sharing a few secrets for good internal communication. We all know how it feels. Someone slides over to your desk (pre-Covid) or into your inbox (post-Covid), and says can you send out this comms asap – no matter what time of the day or […]
The Latest IC Leaders’ Breakfast
01 July 2024
As the sun finally decided to shine this month, it was time again for us to enjoy the city from the incredible 40th floor views of the Duck and Waffle at the latest instalment of our IC Leaders’ Breakfast. With the Shard glistening behind us, we couldn’t wait to find out what the best and […]
Meet And Engage Webinar: Fostering social mobility in your hiring process
30 April 2024
Last Tuesday, I was invited to a Meet & Engage session with Nicola Sullivan about fostering social mobility in your emerging talent hiring. The featured guest was none other than Glen McGowan, Group Head of Emerging Talent at HSBC. I grabbed a coffee, a biscuit, and logged on to listen… Sullivan set the scene by […]
Ghosting The Machine: Does Recruitment Need More Automation?
24 April 2024
By Daniel Mckeon At an early careers event, we were trading stories about the main challenges faced in modern recruiting. One woman was discussing the disappointed feeling she’d get when candidates would “ghost” her in the middle of their application that caused a ripple of recognition and agreement from the others in the circle. They […]
106 returns to Duck & Waffle for the infamous IC Leaders Breakfast
24 April 2024
Another bright and beautiful day in London to return to the Duck and Waffle for our latest IC Leaders Breakfast. A collection of internal comms professionals from a range of sectors rode the elevator up to the 40th floor to discuss tips and tricks in modern communications. With the Gherkin sparkling behind us and our […]
Grow a green thumb and tend to your corporate culture garden
24 April 2024
Your organisation’s culture is like the soil in your garden. Just as soil provides the foundation for your plants to grow, your company culture acts as the foundation upon which your people (and goals) operate and thrive. A healthy culture nurtures deep, strong roots that helps a company maintain stability during times of change and […]
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