Communication
Using Social Media to Boost Engagement and Build Connections
As one year gives way to the next, there is one thing we know for sure: the social media trend is continuing upward. Social media has grown from the humble beginnings of platforms like Myspace to the modern landscape of countless social networks that we see today. As a business, now is the perfect time…
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Communicating with Distracted Employees
We’ve all been there as employers. We think we’re being clear, we think we’re getting the message out, but it’s not sinking in. So, we schedule the meeting and we create the memo and we post it on the bulletin board, but alas, our efforts feel futile. Why has communication become more challenging in the…
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How to Grab and Hold Someone’s Attention in Your Business
If you feel like your employees are often distracted or missing key messages, you’re not alone. Grabbing and keeping the attention of your employees can be really challenging amidst all of the noise of technology. As communication methods dial up by the day, getting your message to make an impact amidst a sea of notifications…
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Managing Communication (When The Message Quickly Changes!)
We’re all living in strange times, and as businesses slowly begin to re-open in light of the global coronavirus pandemic, it’s not exactly business as usual. Every business is faced with new restrictions, protocols and requirements in order to keep employees and customers safe. Regardless of how you feel about the protocols and policies, one…
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The Secret to Holding Someone’s Attention
When you have an important message to get out, it’s easy to sound like a broken record, constantly repeating the message until people get it. But, if you’ve ever been on the receiving end of that broken record, you know that it’s easy to tune out after you’ve gotten the point… even if you really…
Communication
Re-Open Your Business With Excellent Communication
As businesses prepare to re-open their doors, business as usual may not be the same for awhile. Whether your business is a B2B or B2C, it’s wise to begin to strategize now for what re-opening will look like for your company. You’re probably already thinking about what new procedures will you will implement to keep…
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Synchronizing Communication with Your Team
When your team is working across numerous locations, it can be hard to keep everyone on the same page. A strong communications strategy is vital so that, if an urgent change is needed, your team is able to pivot quickly and accurately. In multi-location businesses, time spent transporting or shipping signage and keeping communications in…
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Three Signs Your Communication is Ineffective
You’re not alone. Everyone struggles with communication challenges. In an age where everyone is connected and every friend, relative and brand is competing for attention, it can be nearly impossible to cut through the noise unless what you’re saying is sensational or controversial. In fact, most people think they’re doing a great job of communicating,…
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The Top Communication Issue Businesses Face
We all have to communicate: with our friends, our families, our co-workers, our clients. Communication in the digital age is more of an art than an exact science. After all, everyone thinks they’re doing it effectively. Yet, more often than not, people miss the message. In fact, we’ve all experienced the frustration of thinking we’ve…
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Communications Gaps: Why They’re Happening
Every business faces issues with communication at some point. As technology changes, and time passes, it’s easy to think we’re communicating better than ever, when in fact we’re barely getting the message across in an environment constantly cluttering peoples’ attention with notifications and messaging. HR professionals, business owners, operations managers – you see it every…