Business communication professionals, particularly those focused on internal communications, are the critical support and enablers of alignment, engagement, and culture in organizations.
More and more C-suite leaders realize this and understand the crucial importance of great communications for attracting and retaining scarce talent, the happiness and welfare of their employees, and the impact on the financial bottom line.
In this white paper, Zora Artis, GAICD, SCMP, takes a closer look at the business value of internal communications for the C-suite, particularly in a period of rapid business, technological and political disruption, and what communication professionals need to do to be the strategic advisors their leaders need at a time of constant challenge and change.
Zora Artis GAICD SCMP
CEO
Tim Vaughan
Editorial Director, Poppulo
In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s increasingly important to showcase the impact and value of internal communication efforts. IC teams that use data-driven strategies can ensure their communications contribute to business success—and, most importantly, that they have the proof to back it up.
It’s time for a strategic communications reset. Strategic focus is key to company success, yet half of internal comms executives say they don’t strategize to deliver their top priorities.
The debate over the return to the office remains divided, with opinions on whether to return—or in what capacity to return—split across the board. Regardless of whether the return is mandatory or voluntary, it will be doomed if the office experience is subpar. If the in-person environment fails to meet employees’ needs and expectations, it will inevitably lead to low morale and poor engagement, making it difficult to retain and attract top talent.
