Do you work in Employee Engagement, Internal Communications or a related area? Do you want to keep up to date with new ideas and innovations related to Employee Engagement and Internal Communications? Do you enjoy hearing from peers and fellow professionals about the work they are doing to engage and communicate with their people? Do you like to get inspiration from thought-leaders who are challenging the way we traditionally look at IC and EE?
Engaging Internal Comms is a fortnightly podcast where we will be talking to industry experts who are bringing new and innovative ideas to the Employee Engagement and Internal Communications profession.
This is a bonus episode of the podcast recorded at the "Unite 23" Employee Experience Conference in London on 13th and 14th September 2023 and hosted by Unily. The episode includes my reflections on the conference, some clips from the keynotes delivered by Stephen Fry and Steven Bartlett, and some brief conversations with other delegates and the hosts at the conference.
With our guests, we discuss the challenges organisations face in implementing sustainability practices and the importance of engagement and communication in driving behaviour change. We emphasise the need for employees to be motivated by conviction rather than just compliance with legislation. The episode aims to provide insights and strategies for organisations to effectively address sustainability and engage employees in the process.
With our guest, we explore the concept of brand advocacy and its significance in marketing strategies. We emphasise the role of employees as brand advocates and how they can promote the brand through their social networks and interactions. The conversation raises the question of whether organisations should enable employees to talk about the brand in a coordinated manner without being manipulative. The interview aims to explore the relationship between employee engagement, brand advocacy, internal and external marketing, and internal communications in creating a group of employees who actively and positively promote the brand.
In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Jen O'Ryan, an expert in diversity and inclusion. Together, we delve into the topic of diversity and inclusion from a human perspective, shedding light on the significance of language in fostering an inclusive working environment. They go beyond mere compliance and explore how organisations can genuinely embrace diversity and inclusion. The role of both internal and external communications is discussed, emphasising the power of inclusive language in shaping branding and policies.
As employee engagement and internal communicators, we already comprehend the significance of engagement. We know that engaged employees are healthier, happier, and more productive. However, here lies the challenge - how do we construct a compelling business case for it? How do we establish an employee engagement programme for those who do not have one, or strengthen existing programmes? That is precisely what we will explore in this episode.
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