We all have journeys in life. Rarely do these plans go as expected. Some people fight the direction, believing that the only goals for their life and career are those precisely mapped out with extreme detail. When life throws them a jolt, it can be disconcerting. Some people fall apart. Other people like to take the path that comes to them. People like Andréa Maria Cecil Topper, Director of Internal Communications at Guardant Health,

It is a testament to the tech and communications industry that our leaders are coming from non-obvious fields. Many of our best and brightest are pivoting their careers into internal comms and communications, bringing an abundance of experience and vast knowledge to better their companies and employees. One of the standouts is Jill Stracko, Director of Global Executive and Internal Comms at Uber.

There is a thought in tech that there are internal and external goals. And never the twain shall meet. However, at Hubspot, nothing could be further than the truth. In the 13th episode of Simpplr’s Cohesion Podcast, Amanda Berry, Manager of Corporate Brand & Communications and Head of Internal Communications, explored the intersection of company culture and communication with Sophie Hamersley, Manager of Internal Communications at HubSpot.

In March 2020, many employees were sent home due to COVID-19. Two years later, reintegrating employees and teams after working from home for an extended period will be challenging for leaders and internal communications. Hundreds (or thousands) of employees may be coming back the same week. You also might have hundreds of employees hired during the pandemic and have never been to the office.

We are in precarious and uncertain times. We hear the phrase “The Great Resignation” every day. The challenge to draw and retain employees has left a hole in the armor of the most stable of businesses. Talent acquisition and retention have become one of the most significant impediments to attaining company goals today. It is now at the top of every company’s agenda, and U.S. business leadership rightly sees this issue as the one to master in 2022.

We are seeing unprecedented times in our world. The growth of the remote workforce is becoming a mainstay for employers as we move into a post-pandemic environment. In fact, according to a June 2021 Bloomberg article, a Morning Consult poll on behalf of Bloomberg News revealed that “39% of US Adults would consider quitting if their employers weren’t flexible about remote work.” That is astounding news!

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably heard of the Great Resignation. This unprecedented movement of professionals quitting their jobs to move to better positions, take time off to spend with family or pursue other personal endeavors hit employee experience professionals unexpectedly and without a plan. In November of 2021 alone, over 4.5 million people decided to go their way – an attrition rate that exceeded pre-pandemic rates with room to spare.

Change management and internal communications are not synonymous. Believe it or not, there is quite a bit of overlap. Much of what we do in internal communications involves communicating change. The truth is, change management won’t be successful without a good communications strategy. As IC requires more to demonstrate its value, change communications play a critical part in instituting a new and evolved comms strategy.

At Simpplr, we understand the importance of getting the C-suite involved in internal communications. However, we don’t hear as much about People Managers and what their intended role should be in Internal Communications (IC) efforts. It is something Simpplr, and I feel very passionate about. To help you understand this concept, I would like to share the “why” behind getting people leaders involved is critical to employee experience.

When we hear the phrase “Employee Experience,” several questions come to mind. First and foremost, what is it? Is it a top-of-a-mountain, mystical experience, where the employee discovers their value, worth, and employer appreciation? The simple answer is “Yes.” According to a Gallup report,” The employee experience is the journey an employee takes with your organization.