Author: Jamie Bell
Can you use Mailchimp for internal communications?
As a communications professional, you’re probably used to the idea of “making it work” with the tools and budget you have at your disposal. Many times, that’s whatever email tool the marketing team is already using for external communications: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Hubspot, Marketo, Campaign Monitor, Flodesk, etc. But when it comes down to it:…
The creative art of the all-company meeting
This blog post is a rough transcript of a workshop that we recently hosted with the dynamic and talented Phil Jarrett, Senior Manager of Internal Communications and Employee Brand at WP Engine. You can watch the entire workshop on YouTube here, or just hit the ‘play’ button below. Hi, I’m Phil Jarrett. I’m currently the…
21 creative & virtual employee recognition ideas
The non-stop conversation about the “Great Resignation” might have you absolutely terrified about attrition, but don’t worry—it’s time to take a deep breath. While it’s certainly true (and it always will be) that a few members of your team might seek out greener pastures or something new, try not to focus entirely on the employees…
How to get a bigger budget for employee experience & communications
When calculating a marketing budget as a percentage of revenue, the typical rule you hear is to invest about 10%. By contrast, HR and communications budgets often pale in comparison, typically coming in at about 1% of the entire marketing budget. That’s not enough. In fact, we’re here to say that you should be advocating…