Have you ever been buried under a pile of e-mails, trying to keep up with endless team conversations? Or your team uses several channels to communicate, and it’s become too chaotic to manage effectively. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving work environment, communication is key – but having the right communication […]

Managing a team has become an art that demands your full attention. Deadlines loom, tasks pop up unexpectedly, and notifications from countless apps create a constant, nerve-wracking soundtrack. Teamwork feels like conducting a symphony remotely – the bass is delayed due to network issues, the violin is on mute, and the conductor can’t even connect […]

Good communication skills are not the same as people’s skills. Sometimes, these two types of skills don’t go hand in hand. An employee might be able to express their ideas and opinions clearly and properly but still fail to form connections with colleagues. No matter how brilliant this employee might be, the lack of interpersonal […]

Hybrid work has become commonplace in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Teams who once had a fine-tuned rhythm for managing projects were suddenly forced to learn how to work together from miles apart. Although communication tools have made remote work much more efficient, it hasn’t been without its hiccups. A quick search for “Zoom […]

Business communication is a method of sharing information between staff, customers, outside companies, and investors. In fact, effective business communication is crucial for maintaining a successful business. There’s no way a business can function effectively without it. Incorporating steady and reliable communication methods with your workforce, suppliers, shareholders, and of course, your customers is essential. […]

Presenting to your remote team is key to collaborating when you can’t be in the same room. But while we have plenty of software solutions at our fingertips, there’s more to effective engagement than just having the right tools.  With many of us now working from home or moving to a hybrid workstyle, it’s never […]

Effective organizational communication is crucial for any successful business. Not only will it lead to more effective outcomes, but it will also help to boost employee engagement, collaboration and workplace satisfaction. Organizational communication refers to all types: from verbal to written, from formal to informal. Making sure that you have an effective strategy is key […]

To commence this discourse regarding effective employee communication we shall, before all else, formalize a definition for the term.  The above is an example of over-inflated written communication. Big words are used making the sentence unnecessarily complex.  In a 2019 study, Microsoft found that over a third of staff at SMBs say their biggest cause […]

Creating virtual teams of remote workers can be massively beneficial to businesses, but are the communication challenges starting to put you off? Don’t worry – there are ways to overcome them. The benefits of working with virtual teams There are many advantages to hiring remote workers and building virtual teams, which is why many businesses […]

Being a part of a multinational company with coworkers of different nationalities, religions and beliefs can be tricky. The upper management is usually oblivious to the everyday happenings that occur in their offices until such time comes when they can’t do it anymore. Coworker misunderstandings, rivalries or even resignations aren’t just a figure of speech […]

You think that more communication at work would lead to more distractions and procrastination? You’re wrong! Your career success is basically determined by your ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, superiors, and the audience.   Communication skills are important from the very beginnings of your career journey. You need them to secure an interview, to […]

Managing and working within a remote team is one of the most increasingly popular workforce movements, perhaps ever. More and more employers and employees are seeing the benefits, and it’s time for all businesses to take the idea seriously. However, communication is a massive factor in how remote-first movement will play out, so you need […]

The concept of online teaching isn’t new.  However, teachers, especially the non-tech-savvy professionals who’ve spent years practicing chalkboard teaching methods, didn’t see it coming until the COVID-19 pandemic left institutions with no other option.  That’s when the power of online teaching and learning became more evident, and it continues to flourish with no end in […]

Marketers are always looking out for the “next big thing” and it turns out one has been right under our noses all along: chat tools. These platforms have become the latest frontier for marketers, opening up creative new ways to engage customers and streamline workflows. It’s commonplace for teams to use chat tools to increase […]

Every type of team will encounter hiccups in the workplace from time to time. Whether these disagreements are about team projects or current affairs, the root of the issue can often be found in cultural differences. This is especially true as the world becomes increasingly globalized and teams are made up of members with various […]

It’s tempting to just wrap up some loose ends, close your laptop, and start your time off. But when you’ve put in the time to nurture relationships with colleagues, clients, and prospects, you need to let them know when you’re away.  That’s why setting up an out of office (OOO) message is essential.  Whether you’re […]

You juggle many tasks, keep an eye on deadlines, and try to stay organized, but when it comes to communication, it feels like something always gets lost in the shuffle. Team members seem to miss important updates, important messages slip through the cracks, and suddenly the workflow feels more like a maze than a clear […]

Technological advancement is growing exponentially. Every day, there is something new that helps businesses reach their potential, and opens up many new opportunities for them. Innovative solutions play a positive role in creating new jobs and motivate employees to develop their skills.  It’s no secret that improving skills and developing them helps professionals move up […]

Poor communication could be shrinking your paycheck and cost a single company over $60 million annually. Small companies aren’t immune to poor communication woes, either. Communication blunders cost $420,000 per year in companies with 100 employees or fewer. Big or small, poor communication costs companies money. This loss of revenue can certainly impact employee salaries […]

I’m sure you’ve heard this before: teamwork makes the dream work. Doesn’t it have a subtle yet beautiful feel to it? As much as I like the tone of it, it’s also true. Good teamwork goes a long way for companies to achieve high levels of creativity, productivity, and engagement. But wait, what makes teamwork […]

Many managers and business owners fail to develop an internal communications strategy. This might not be an issue for a small team where everyone has a similar understanding of what is expected. However, as a company grows, developing a coherent internal communication strategy becomes more important. Without a clear internal communication framework, larger organizations risk […]

Communication is the key to any healthy relationship. You wouldn’t expect your loved ones to read your mind, would you? (Ahem..at least not all of the time) So why should your customers and employees have to do all of the guesswork? The single biggest mistake most companies make is the failure to communicate, losing their […]

Darwin once said that we do not adapt, but perish. This has never been more true than it is today. Digital marketing platforms have become incredibly influential. We all need to be extremely flexible and agile if we want to keep up with the current marketing landscape. With the pandemic, the world has started to […]