Four things to consider before adopting AI in Internal Comms
With more companies adopting AI (artificial intelligence) practices, we explore the key considerations around bias and the potential risks. We’ve grown used to AI technologies from home assistants to smart thermostats to robot vacuum cleaners that are making our home lives easier but what about in the workplace? AI is already being used within a […]
REBEL values equals all the joy!
Recently, a good friend who doesn’t work in communications but follows my work asked me quite innocently what I do for work as I seem to do a lot of ‘joyful stuff’. It made me chuckle as I made a vow to myself in 2020 that if I was going to work for myself, then […]
Take Action Make Impact
One thing I’m determined to do is to make life as easy as possible for people on how they can contribute to building inclusive cultures. I’ve updated our inclusive communication checklist and added some pointers on improving accessibility. The checklist is for anyone who needs a reminder of what to look out for when creating […]
Is your workplace anti-racist? #ListenActChange
A study undertaken by TUC showed that four in five people don’t report racist behaviour at work because they fear losing their jobs or not being taken seriously. Almost a third of Black, Asian and ethnic minority colleagues shared that they feel less confident, and it’s had an impact on their mental health. It’s the […]
The Ultimate Content Kit for IC pros – and it’s FREE!
A few months ago, I shared a post on why internal comms folks shouldn’t invest in graphic design qualifications. After receiving some valid comments from people who shared that as much as they’d like to push back, they are stuck due to budget restrictions. I realised I needed to see what I could to help […]
Creating more influence and impact in your role
A common question that comms pros often ask in our coaching sessions is, “How can I create more influence and impact in my role?” I will always share the following two pieces of advice: 1) How are you demonstrating value in your role? It’s easy to fall into this constant whirlwind of churning out a […]
Four years of CommsRebel!
It’s been four years since I officially launched CommsRebel, and jeez, what a journey it’s been. I had absolutely no idea if things would work out or not, but one thing I was 100% certain of was that I was going to give it my best shot. When the pandemic stopped the world in March […]
NW Business Insider Media, 42 under 42
I’ve been named on the North West Business Insider Media 42 under 42 list. I’m not always the biggest fan of random lists, but this one is definitely a list I’ve always paid attention to, as it always features some incredibly inspiring people. And this year is no different. There are some impressive people listed, […]
Change programmes: Common pitfalls
I’ve worked on some significant change programmes during my career, from mergers and acquisitions to digital transformations. Every time, some common pitfalls can cause the change to fail or stall. Here are my top three. 1) Over-selling the change. Yes, it’s essential to maintain a level of optimism, but I always say that you need […]
What exactly is inclusive internal communications?
When Priya Bates, ABC, MC, SCMP, IABC Fellow and I were writing our book, we spent some time researching various definitions. But none quite hit the mark so we decided to create our own based on our knowledge and experience. “Inclusive internal communication enables powerful connections, demonstrates curiosity and cultivates belonging through two-way engagement. This […]