Internal Comms

In this stage, with new recruits established in their roles, the focus is on ongoing communication and engagement. Keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with your organisation's goals and values.

Effective internal communication creates a transparent, open environment where employees feel informed, connected, and valued. This boosts satisfaction, productivity, and retention, and involving employees in your communication strategy reinforces these goals.

Checklist

What you should have in place at this stage:

  • Build gamification into your comms plan to encourage participation
  • Establish an open forum for content suggestions from your employees
  • Humanise your leadership with regular video updates and profiles

Channels you should be using:

  • Business messaging platforms (Slack, Teams etc.)
  • Internal office screens
  • Email
  • Internal newsletters
  • Internal social media platforms

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B-Roll: socialising

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B-Roll: solo working

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B-Roll: team meetings

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B-Roll: commute/journey

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Meet the product team

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My MVP of the week

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Which value best represents you?

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Quick fire questions

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Yay or nay

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Quarterly financial updates

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World environment day

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Pre-event hype video

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Client/candidate follow up video

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Internal meeting wrap up

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Quick and easy product walk through

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Team awards or recognition

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International women's day - hero video

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National photography day

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International women's day - tiktok style

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International day of happiness

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Employee spotlight

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A day in the life

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Black history month

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National inclusion week

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Mental health awareness week

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World book day

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Wrap video

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