Lack of communication, even today, remains one of the issues that leads to low employee engagement. The Covid-19 pandemic forced many employers into a remote environment, making the need for fluid internal communication critical. Employees need ways to not only stay connected with each other, but to also be kept informed of important internal company information. The use of best-in-class technology can help to optimize communication channels.
Digital workspaces allow employees to converse, curate, and share creative content. This helps emphasize effective communication resulting in greater innovation and collaboration among employees. Further collaboration can be aided with online applications like Zoom, Basecamp, Slack, and Asana. These applications assist team members to manage all internal communication, projects, overall workflow, and deliverables.
An internal company intranet can also help provide organizations with a platform that enables employees and leaders to share information, brainstorm ideas, and establish a strong sense of community in a safe environment. Taking inspiration from various social media platforms can provide a familiar environment for employees to share and receive information.
As more companies find themselves benefiting from a remote workforce, the need to embrace technology will be a crucial element when looking to optimize internal communication.
The Wrap Up
Finding the best technological resources for your organization can be overwhelming, but once they are in place, they make communicating with your employees a breeze.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jody Ordioni is the author of “The Talent Brand.” In her role as Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Brandemix, she leads the firm in creating brand-aligned talent communications that connect employees to cultures, companies, and business goals. She engages with HR professionals and corporate teams on how to build and promote talent brands, and implement best-practice talent acquisition and engagement strategies across all media and platforms. She has been named a "recruitment thought leader to follow" and her mission is to integrate marketing, human resources, internal communications, and social media to foster a seamless brand experience through the employee lifecycle.
