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September 2023

Fun icebreaker questions and team building activities for virtual team bonding

This article was originally published on April 13, 2020, and was updated on Sept. 29, 2023. Virtual team bonding activities like fun icebreaker questions are a great way to knock down virtual walls and help teams get to know each other.

Breaking the IT dependency cycle: Empowering teams with autonomous features

Technological advancements have revolutionized how organizations operate. However, with increased reliance on technology comes the risk of over-dependence on IT departments. Let’s explore the detrimental effects of such over-dependence and how IT pros can empower other teams by leveraging the right intranet solution.

Amplify your purpose: A worksheet to identify your internal communications charter and pillars

Internal communications transcend the boundaries of emails and newsletters. Internal communicators become strategic allies when grounded with a solid foundation and guided principles — a communications charter.

Facilitating change and empowering leaders in healthcare & biotechnology

In an era of constant evolution and innovation, every industry is navigating change to keep up with the demands of the modern world. From technology and finance to healthcare and biotechnology, organizations are continually adapting to new paradigms and embracing transformative shifts.

Charting the future with AI: Simpplr's vision and the integration of Socrates.ai

At Simpplr, our guiding vision is to deliver a seamless and personalized work journey for every employee, no matter where or how they work. This North Star is the driving force behind our commitment to constantly innovate, improve and expand our portfolio of industry-leading workplace technology solutions. A testament to this commitment is our recent acquisition of Socrates.ai, an advanced AI-powered virtual employee assistant.

Applied artificial intelligence: What to know when using AI in communications strategy

If you’re an internal communicator experimenting with generative AI (like ChatGPT and others), you’re not only an early adopter but are also likely taking a lot of questions from your team about applied artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of communications strategy.

How to motivate employees: 5 strategies for a productive workforce

Every year, businesses lose millions of dollars due to disengaged employees. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for an organization to have demotivated and disengaged employees. While there are methods you can take to prevent them from feeling that way, there are also techniques that you can utilize to help re-motivate and reengage those that are currently disengaged. This blog post will share approaches you can leverage to help motivate employees that are disengaged.

Employee recognition: The secret to overcoming talent shortages (ebook)

In today's competitive business landscape, the demand for skilled talent often outweighs the supply — and companies are facing an unprecedented challenge to attract and retain top-notch talent. In this quest for the best, businesses are increasingly turning to employee recognition as a strategic tool to stand out from the competition and foster a motivated and engaged workforce.

Is it time to refresh your company values?

We talk to Ann Melinger, owner and CEO of Brilliant Ink, an internal communication agency specializing in the design of meaningful employee experience for improved productivity and engagement. Join us to find out all about company values, and why you should be embedding these in your deskless workforce. Also, are you still apprehensive about DEI? Ann shares her thoughts on what we can do to make a difference.

Keeping company values fresh with Ann Melinger, CEO & Owner of Brilliant Ink

This episode features an interview with Ann Melinger, CEO and Owner of Brilliant Ink, an agency dedicated to designing meaningful employee experiences. In this episode, Amanda and Ann discuss refreshing company values, engaging with hands-on employees, and how language factors into inclusivity.