It is essential that leaders can (even momentarily) disconnect from the constant demands of productivity and immerse themselves in the experience of human connection. It's during these moments that they realize the key role relationships play in raising engagement levels. Once leaders prioritize connection, there are infinite tactical options, most of which stem from a solid internal communications strategy.
Corporate social responsibility helps build trust, raise awareness, and encourage social change. Although there are tens of thousands of companies doing their part, large global corporations’ efforts have far-reaching results that can impact major world issues from hunger and health to global warming. Here are examples of how some major brands are doing CSR successfully.
While organizations are just beginning to regain some stability, many of tomorrow's challenges are already knocking at the door, and they need to be prepared to meet them. The expectations of all stakeholders have evolved, and some of these imperatives are here to stay. Here are the trends our corporate and financial communications experts see for 2022…
If you want an open company culture, start this one habit - participate in the corporate Blog. When people read personal blogs from their co-workers, it helps to build positive relationships, increases productivity and saves time as knowledge is shared effectively and easily. An internal blog sends a clear message that an organization actually wants to hear from all of its workers. When people at an organization actually start blogging, a culture can begin to develop where people feel comfortable offering their perspectives or giving feedback. Personal blogging, in particular, gives workers a space to express themselves. It can let them know that it’s okay to bring their passions, their interests and their sense of humor to work!
Many employees are now doing the work of three or more people. They’re doing their own jobs, their childcare worker’s jobs, and their children’s teacher’s jobs… and a key divide seems to be between parents and non-parents. “I’ve noticed that there is a huge split among my trial lawyer colleagues. Those without children are, for the most part, getting a lot done. Those of us with kids at home are litigating as if sinking in quicksand,” said Gordon Kaupp, a lawyer in San Francisco. Companies need to get analytical about the optimal role of remote work going forward. Lots of research shows that telecommuting typically makes workers more productive….but not without the right structure.
