Successful Employee Communications: A Practitioner's Guide to Tools, Models and Best Practice for Internal Communication

Review\n"Employee communications have always been a critical part of how organizations engage their people. Now, more than ever, when ways of working mean employers have to work harder to ensure their people feel connected to their purpose and culture, a focus on effective communications is essential. This book is a timely update giving great practical advice for any communications or HR practitioner to raise their game in employee communications." ― Jacky Simonds, Chief People Officer, Experian\n"Sue and Liam have collected a broad range of great examples of practice and explain how communications professionals at every level can apply these lessons in their day-to-day work. With its explanation of recent research and academic thinking, this book is a valuable resource for anyone investing in their skills and career." ― Jennifer Sproul, Chief Executive, Institute of Internal Communication\n"Successful Employee Communications receives a timely update after an extraordinary couple of years since its initial publication. Packed with even more insight, as well as further wisdom in the form of case studies and interviews with heavy-hitting communication professionals, Sue Dewhurst and Liam FitzPatrick never lose sight of one thing: it's about people - whether we're talking employees or leaders. This is a book I see myself coming back to regularly to challenge or confirm my thinking." ― Simon Monger, Internal communications, Change and Engagement Consultant, President (2022/23 Board), IABC UK & Ireland\n"The refreshed edition is an excellent handbook for practitioners involved in enhancing their organization's internal reputation and raising their own standards as professionals. As organizations grapple with rising disengagement and attrition, the authors share deep insights on how internal communicators can step up and bring clarity, drive connection, and build communities that enable shared success. The chapters blend theoretical perspectives with practical wisdom and the book is highly recommended for practitioners to gain a better understanding of dynamics shaping the workplace." ― Aniisu K Verghese, award-winning communication leader, speaker and author of Internal Communications – Insights, Practices & Models (2012) and Get Intentional (2021)\n"The perfect blend between capturing highly relevant thinking from an impressive array of experts combined with useful insights and applications of successful employee communication from leading practitioners. This is a very timely book and highly recommended to communication leaders and executives." ― Kim Larsen, President of the European Association of Communication Directors (EACD) and Head of Global Communications & Brand Experience at ING.\n"More than ever, people expect to understand where they add value to an organization and be credited for the value they bring. This second edition superbly blends theory, practice and many expert case studies in a highly practical way. Its very readable style from two battle-worn, time-served, highly experienced practitioners again makes it an excellent practitioners' handbook." ― Russell Grossman, Head of UK Government Internal Communications Profession\n"Written by two of the most experienced people in employee communication, what makes this book really special is that it is like having two wise, friendly mentors by your side whom you can consult whenever you need to. Authoritative, easy-to-read, practical and pragmatic, it's packed with great case studies to illustrate the key points." ― Hilary Scarlett, international speaker and author of Neuroscience for Organizational Change\n"This book is a terrific and timely resource for communicators who seek to bring their employee communication skills to the next level, teachers, students, scholars, and leaders in diverse organizations. It is a deep dive into various crucial issues and surging trends in employee communication. The book beautifully blends professional expertise, insights, models, expe