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Employee Communications in 2025: Key Strategies from Industry Experts

EXECUTIVE BRIEF

Employee Communications in 2025: Key Strategies from Industry Experts

About this Executive Brief

As we step deeper into 2025, the landscape of internal communications is rapidly evolving, driven by constant change and pervasive uncertainty both inside and outside the workplace. On top of these challenges, the explosion of AI and other new innovations has made it imperative that communicators keep up with the latest trends and embrace new technology to stay ahead of the competition and meet increasing productivity demands.

In our recent webinar, featuring Andrew Hubbard, Senior Director of Internal Communications at Poppulo, Asha Isaac, Head of Internal Communications and Culture Change at London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Ashley Dennison, Founder of CommsConsultants.com, and Gary Oxenham, Deputy Head of Internal Communications at KPMG, we explored the evolving landscape of internal comms in 2025, including the rapid advancements in AI, automation, and intuitive software that are set to redefine how we connect with employees across the globe.

In this executive brief, we’ll share the key takeaways from the webinar, including:

  • How AI can supercharge your comms strategies
  • Strategies to engage & inspire frontline workers
  • The importance of getting leadership comms right
  • Tips for making the biggest impact on the business in 2025

Author

 Christine Kendall

Christine Kendall

Content Marketing Manager, Poppulo

Contributors

Asha Isaac

Asha Isaac

Head of Internal Communications and Culture Change Communications Team at London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Ashley Dennison

Ashley Dennison

Founder at CommsConsultants.com

Gary Oxenham

Gary Oxenham

Deputy Head of Internal Communications at KPMG

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