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Explore insights, how-to tips, trends, and best practices from our team of internal communications experts. All our blog posts are original content written by our writers, consultants, and interns.
Hiring an Agency? Advice from our Panel of Experts
Working with an agency is like any relationship: It takes time and work and good communication. When the relationship is successful, life is better. But what are the keys to success? Our panel of experts weighed in. Julia is a communications leader at a Fortune 100 health care company. Lenny […]
Hiring a Contractor? Read This First.
An interview with Communications expert Lauren LaFronz Choosing the right contractor to help with communications planning, writing, project management, and other initiatives isn’t easy. Your project’s success, and often your reputation, hinges on the contractor’s ability to consistently deliver their best work, on time and within budget. We spoke with […]
Q&A with TIAA: How One Fortune 500 Company Is Keeping Employees Engaged During Turbulent Times
The ongoing pandemic, economic and social turmoil, and the shift to hybrid work environments are all pushing us to seek meaningful connections in the workplace. Recently, we sat down with Michelle Richitelli, Senior Vice President of Internal Communications at TIAA, to learn about how one Fortune 500 company is […]
For Valentine’s Day (and Every Day)… A Reminder to K.I.S.S.
By Laura Singer, Senior Communication Consultant We’re all familiar with the concept of K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple Stupid (or more politely, Keep It Short and Simple). We could add yet another variation: Keep It Short and Scannable. Information overload is relentless, with another whole set of messaging around the […]
In This Moment: Looking Ahead to 2021 Benefits Annual Enrollment
By Oonagh Power Head of Editorial Services & Senior Communication Consultant Raise your hand if you’re done with 2020! Yep, thought so. Although we’ve all been navigating these tumultuous times in different ways, we do have at least one shared experience: 2020 has forced everyone out of their comfort zone. […]
The Shocking Stats: Introducing The O’Keefe Group Benefits Bootcamp
Do your employees fully understand their benefits? Do they know which plans will work best for them each year? Do they appreciate your company’s investment in their benefits? If the answer to any of these questions is no, you’re not alone. Check out this infographic for the shocking stats. Introducing […]
3 Reasons Why Storytelling Is So Right, Right Now (part 3)
By Danielle Foley Senior Communication Consultant In the first two parts of this blog series, we shared how storytelling can help leaders create trust and inspire organizational goodwill. In this final installment, we share how storytelling can get us through a difficult time when we need to adapt quickly to […]
Manager Communications in This Moment
COVID-19 Communications Insight: Go Back to Basics By Oonagh Power Head of Editorial Services & Senior Communication Consultant Learning how to communicate with a remote team on the fly? You’re not alone. For many managers, leading a work-from-home team was an unexpected and sudden change. But there’s good news: While […]
What’s in Your Benefits Pantry?
Tips for being resourceful with the benefits you already have By Danielle Foley Senior Communication Consultant As you consider ways to help your employees through this challenging time, remember the valuable benefits and resources you already have in place. Like using items from the kitchen pantry to cook a family […]
