Although the workforce is more scattered than ever due to hybrid offices, there is one thing that can bring your internal comms team together: email newsletters. Okay, your first thought might be, “don’t we already get enough emails as is?” While this is a valid point, an internal communications doesn’t have to be sent more than once a week or twice a month to have value. Plus, this form of informative, cost-effective, and community-building communication will benefit the entire comms team. Read on to discover why your internal comms team will benefit from an internal email newsletter, what co ..read more

We’ve heard from organizations time and again that their greatest desire is to better engage their people. And today’s workforce wants to do engaging work. So what’s the problem? Let’s dive into the benefits of employee engagement, find out why they’re such a struggle to achieve, and see what can be done. What is Employee Engagement? Simply put, employee engagement is the emotional commitment and investment that employees have towards their work, their organization, and its goals. Engaged employees are self-motivated, show enthusiasm, and feel inspired to go above and beyond in order to contri ..read more

Working smarter has never been as accessible as in the age of AI. The possibilities of artificial intelligence are rapidly expanding, with most companies updating their AI models quarterly. While some workers think AI might not apply to their industry, it is a key aid in many sectors from healthcare to finance to content creation. The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Industry Outlook 2024 report noted the increased prevalence of AI integration in the workforce, with: 22% of firms aggressively pursuing a wide integration of AI across a variety of business workflows ..read more

In today’s super competitive business landscape, organizations are recognizing the crucial importance of employee engagement. They understand that it’s a key factor in driving productivity, fostering innovation, and ensuring long-term success. As such, implementing effective employee engagement strategies is now a top priority for any forward-thinking company. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of employee engagement as well as some proven methods for crafting an employee engagement strategy that will create a better, more fulfilling work environment for every type of employee. Unders ..read more

Storytelling is an ancient art greatly celebrated in current times, as demonstrated by what feels like an explosion of podcasts that fight for our attention daily. In fact, The Social Shepherd estimates there are currently over 4.25 million podcasts registered worldwide as of January 2024. What does this mean for storytelling? Well, the joy of narrative remains very much alive in the modern world, though how we engage with stories has changed. Starting a podcast is now a popular way to connect with an audience in a fast-paced world, as it represents a shift in the way we consume and engage wit ..read more

Introduction In today’s modern workplace, a robust intranet software solution is essential for fostering communication, teamwork, and productivity among employees. With a growing array of available options, making a selection among the best intranet solutions that can meet your organization’s needs can be a daunting task. But fear not! With the help of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Intranet Packaged Solutions,* we’ve curated a short but comprehensive guide highlighting the strengths and the shortcomings of the 15 best intranet vendors, providing you with some of the basic insights you’ll need ..read more

Did you know that one of the most important inventions in recent history almost didn’t happen? When teams at Apple first suggested that they attempt to turn the company’s market-leading MP3 player — the iPod — into a cell phone, Steve Jobs was skeptical, to say the least. He worried about cannibalizing sales of the iPod and detested the thought of working with mobile network operators. It took two groups of engineers at Apple six months to convince him to go all in on the project. Steve Jobs almost killed the product that made Apple the biggest company on Earth. But when Jobs stood on the stag ..read more

What is a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™? The Gartner®Magic Quadrant™ for Intranet Packaged Solutions is the first Magic Quadrant for the category. Defined by Gartner, an Intranet Packaged Solutions (IPS) is “a software product that organizations use to create and deploy a website or network of websites, portals, hubs, mobile apps and other digital experiences supporting business-to-employee needs”. Gartner states that “leaders execute well against their current vision and are well positioned for tomorrow”, so as a Leader we believe Staffbase’s strategy reflects the market and is implemented well ..read more

Although we’ve known it all along, here it is in black and white: Inadequate communication is the main reason why change processes fail. It bears repeating though, because successfully shaping change and getting everyone on board is more business-critical than ever before. Internal communication plays a crucial role in this process. Only when the reasons, objectives, and context of any proposed changes are transparent from the get-go can you convince everyone involved to help make them a reality. So, if this is something we’ve always known, you’re probably wondering what it has to do with new ..read more

In a world where organizational volatility is a feature and not a bug, mastering effective crisis communication is a must. This article provides insights into the essential elements of successful crisis communication, encompassing the need for transparency, consistency, empathy, and adaptability. The goal here is to elevate your understanding of crisis comms and its pivotal role in fortifying organizational resilience for sustained long-term success in the face of adversity.  What is crisis communication? Crisis communication refers to the strategic process of conveying information during ..read more