Despite the odd storm or three, this time of year is when we think about the summer and start to swing into action. What do you have planned? New job? New location? A spring clean of your internal … Read more about Storming into Spring
New Year, New Beginnings
It’s been another crazy, tumultuous year hasn’t it? And, perhaps not surprisingly, companies are unsure about how their people are feeling about their work and their workplaces right now. And … Read more about New Year, New Beginnings
Andy Macleod joins Comma Partners
In 2021 Comma Partners welcomed Andy Macleod to the business in a new Director role. Andy has been part of the internal communications industry for over 20 years. Most recently he was Director at … Read more about Andy Macleod joins Comma Partners
How the Pandemic Affected Microsoft UK
With Paul Downey, Head of Employee Communications I was delighted to catch up with Paul Downey, Microsoft UK’s Head of Employee Communications recently to explore how the pandemic has impacted his … Read more about How the Pandemic Affected Microsoft UK
Self-employed and contracting with a single company? Read on. IR35 affects you.
The change in IR35 (off-payroll) rules was not welcomed by the communication, engagement and change industry which has long been populated by contractors using their own limited companies to cover … Read more about Self-employed and contracting with a single company? Read on. IR35 affects you.
Flutter Entertainment’s Corporate Communications & Engagement Director about the impact of the pandemic
Last week, Virginia talked to Paul Lloyd, Flutter Entertainment’s Corporate Communications & Engagement Director about the impact of the pandemic on the business and how their communications … Read more about Flutter Entertainment’s Corporate Communications & Engagement Director about the impact of the pandemic
How the Fenwick’s internal communications team responded to the pandemic
We know the impact on retail was dramatic during Covid. In Virginia’s interview with Donna Reeves, Fenwick’s Head of Communication and Engagement, hear how this famous family business supported their … Read more about How the Fenwick’s internal communications team responded to the pandemic
How Bupa’s communications team adapted during the pandemic
What was it like inside the healthcare business during Covid and how did the communications team adapt to support employees during the last 15 months? Join Virginia Hicks in her recent conversation … Read more about How Bupa’s communications team adapted during the pandemic
How good leaders made the difference during the pandemic
Virginia Hicks talks to OD consultant, Marcus Powell, about what good leadership looks like in his experience. The video also refers to Marcus’s blog which can be found … Read more about How good leaders made the difference during the pandemic
Leaders as Sense Makers
This week the Comma Exchange heard from Marcus Powell, a former Ashridge HR/Organisational Development Consultant and now independent. Marcus has worked in a variety of businesses from Marks … Read more about Leaders as Sense Makers
How HR and Internal Communicators together can improve the employee experience
Virginia Hicks asks Sarah McPake about her observations moving from Internal Communications to HR … Read more about How HR and Internal Communicators together can improve the employee experience
How Internal Communication Specialists can help line managers become better communicators
Virginia Hicks talks to David Gallagher about how internal communicators can help line managers become better communicators. … Read more about How Internal Communication Specialists can help line managers become better communicators