Communication in the workplace is one of the keys to a successful company. Employees need to be aware of the company vision and hear from leadership that they matter to the bottom line. Unfortunately, today's employee often feel they are not heard and do not have open lines of communication with management. Companies should attempt to over communicate rather than under as knowledgeable employees lead to higher productivity and job satisfaction. Corporate communication takes dedication by management to reach all employees but can be done effectively using some basic tools.
Instructions
1. Ask managers to meet with their staff to determine what staff feels is lacking in the current corporate communication structure. Follow up with management to learn the issues and craft the corporate communication strategy around employee's needs.
2. Send out weekly online newsletters to all employees. Newsletters can include information on new clients, major company news, reminders of payroll and benefit dates and a spotlight on a different department or employee. An online newsletter provides an inexpensive vehicle to reach all employees quickly in an interesting format.
3. Hold monthly conference calls with all staff members. On each call give updates on the company's business, major staffing and service changes and new policies. Allow employees to ask questions and thoughtfully consider each question and comment. On the call, give praise and reward teams doing a good job and tell employees they are appreciated and you recognize their contribution to the success and morale of the company.
4. Set up an intranet site for all internal staff to access. Your company intranet site, an Internet site only accessible to employees, can be updated frequently and contain communications that are relevant to all staff including policies, organizational charts, news, press releases and training materials.
5. Develop a strong company vision, mission and branding that is easily understood by all staff. Incorporate these into every internal communication and hold training and brown-bag lunch sessions to assure that employees share the same vision and direction as management for the company. Employees should be able to see the big picture for the company beyond their own tasks but need communication on what the vision is and what it means to them.
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