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From Uncertainty to Unity: Communication Techniques for Successful Mergers and Acquisitions

From Uncertainty to Unity: Communication Techniques for Successful Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are strategic moves that can jumpstart growth and expand the potential output of your company. M&A’s can also be a time of great change and uncertainty for employees. According to WIReDSpace, 67% of organizations felt a merger or acquisition impacted staff morale and motivation.  Given the prevalence of morale issues during

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How Intranets Support M&As

How Intranets Support M&As — And How We Know We’re Ready to Adopt a New Intranet

We use mergers and acquisitions (M&As) as one of the fastest and most efficient ways to create new growth for our companies, but that reward always comes with some risk. Between 70 to 90% of M&As fail according to The Harvard Business Review, a stat that doesn’t inspire confidence when we want to grow fast. But we can’t let

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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Employee Engagement: A Guide to Harmonious Integration

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Employee Engagement: A Guide to Harmonious Integration

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are strategic moves that can propel a company to new heights. They can help gain additional distribution, capital, access to patented processes, or simply broaden the customer base. However, while the financial and strategic aspects of M&As are often discussed, the human component, particularly employee engagement, is equally critical. At times

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The Chief Human Resources Officer’s Guide to a World-Class Digital Employee Experience

In today’s digital age, where technology is transforming every aspect of our lives, the workplace is no exception. As businesses adapt to the changing landscape, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) role has evolved to encompass new responsibilities, including managing the digital employee experience. Gone are the days of manual processes and paper-based systems; now,

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The Undeniable Importance of Employee Engagement in Today’s Workplace

Ah, employee engagement programs! They’re like the secret sauce to a company’s success. Think of them as the seasoning that makes a bland burger taste like a gourmet meal. When companies invest in their employees’ happiness and well-being, it’s like giving them a giant pat on the back and saying, “You’re doing great!” And who

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Enhancing Employee Communications: The Guide for Internal Communications Directors

So, picture this: You’ve been working hard, putting your heart and soul into this major process change at your company. You’ve sent out countless email updates, had more meetings than you can count, and you’re finally ready to unveil your brilliant plan. You hit that “switch” button and wait with bated breath for the praise and admiration to roll in. But instead, you start getting

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From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Best Practices for Effective Workplace Collaboration

Collaboration, or the art of working together, is crucial in every aspect of life. From timeless movies like Toy Story and The Avengers to real-world examples like the Wright brothers, we see how amazing things happen when forces combine. Collaboration in a workplace can lead to better communication, increased creativity, and improved problem-solving. In this

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SharePoint, Teams, Viva, Intranet-in-a-Box – What’s The Right Intranet Choice For Your Organization?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpO4sPMaZDM Meet Joe, the CEO of a fast-growing SMB. Like many other growing companies, Joe’s company faced unexpected challenges due to expansion. His HR team struggled to retain talent as employees quit, citing reasons like operational inefficiencies, cultural differences, lack of training, and disengagement. Joe recognized the need to enhance employee experience and internal communication

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Beyond Email: Why Organizations Need a Better Alternative for Internal Comms

Have you ever experienced drowning in a sea of emails? You arrive at work ready to tackle a to-do list and make progress on projects, but you end up spending hours clearing the inbox. And just when you think you’ve made progress, you stumble upon an email thread that needed a reply three days ago.

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