Remote work is the new normal in the present-day workplace and, over time, it has become essential to the success of many businesses. Yet, due to the lack of physical proximity of shared workspace, remote work poses a number of unique challenges not present in the traditional workplace. While contemporary businesses have embraced remote work en mass, they were and remain required to address their specific requirements. This is why the key to a successful remote team lies in understanding what’s different and what needs to be done about it.
Communication in the workplace is always a delicate issue. The tidal wave of the #MeToo movement has brought the focus back to the issue of disparity in the professional status of men and women, reassessing the need for a more inclusive and democratic workplace. In order to reach this goal, we must take a look at our own communication patterns and check whether they enable and encourage a truly inclusive working environment.
The podcast landscape in 2018 is as almost broad and diverse as the internet itself. The possibilities of modern communications technology have given a platform to a wide variety of voices. Of course, it would be unfair to talk about podcasts as vehicles of internal communication without highlighting those ones that, in our humble opinion, do a great job of discussing subjects within and close to spheres of our interest in a smart and often illuminating manner.
Podcasts are rarely mentioned as a potential tool for internal communication, even though they are a commonplace communication vehicle in the “outside world”. Still, there are numerous reasons why companies should consider a podcast, whether as an alternative or a supplement to an internal newsletter or as its own communicational entity.
Communication software such as an intranet or an internal company blog can help inform, inquire, engage, and organize various season-specific activities. This is particularly important for remote teams with only electronic means of communication at their disposal. Whether to organize vacation days, highlight individual achievements, or simply spread some holiday cheer, a well structured internal platform can be of great help.
Each company is like an organism with a number of different simultaneous processes coming together to help it function properly. Over time, individual participants in these processes gather more and more information and experience that enables them to perform at a higher level and deal with their work more efficiently.
Employee engagement is rarely considered in terms of concrete financial value, but employee motivation and productivity are a significant factor in a company's success, one well worth an investment. Before forming a budget for internal communications, a business owner must know where this money is going to be spent. In this text, we will try to solve this frequently-asked question.
Employees use internal communication networks to stay updated on recent company news, to share all business-related information, and exchange their know-how on various subjects. But also, they often use the intranet to share personal stories, jokes, and other non-work related content. Companies can use this employee habit to build a strong and attractive company brand.
Companies are investing a lot of money in technology only to realize that the technology itself might not be the answer to their internal communication and collaboration problems. Learn how to create a knowledge sharing culture in your company.
A professional online profile is the best way to present yourself as a skilled worker with a broad range of expertise. Presenting this is important even if you are not actively seeking a new engagement and you are perfectly happy to stay at your present workplace, but wish to advance. Building a strong online presence in an intra-company context can help you advance your career. Your work and your general attitude towards your job will draw the attention of decision makers.
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