One of the biggest challenges facing many companies is to ensure they have effective communication systems in place to reach and engage employees right across the organization, whether they are desk-based in HQ, at regional locations, or not as digitally connected as some of their colleagues.
Reaching the latter was the challenge Laura Barbour faced when she joined Formica Group Europe as European Employee Engagement Manager in 2015. The task she faced was daunting:
This case study takes you through the fascinating story of how Laura and her Formica colleagues tackled and overcame these challenges.
Laura Barbour
European Employee Engagement Manager, Formica Group Europe
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