Do you know the signs of bad leadership? At their worst, bad leaders create toxic environments that hurt employee morale, stunt innovation, decrease performance, and can even lead to business failure. But when even one bad leadership trait rears its ugly head, the impact can rattle many areas of the organization. Thankfully, good leadership is a muscle you can develop and strengthen.

This article was originally published on Jan. 19, 2021, and was updated on Nov. 21, 2023. As an internal communicator, you know the value internal comms brings to the table. But can you prove that value to decision makers in your organization — the folks who hold the budget for IC software, tools and services like a modern intranet?

Employee leadership development is a topic of discussion for organizations worldwide as they look for ways to increase efficiencies and retain top talent. Betsy Leatherman, Global President of Consulting Services at Leadership Circle, calls this cultural shift the “democratization of leadership.” In a recent interview, we discussed the many benefits of employee leadership development and strategies for empowering employees to become great leaders.

Malicious code insertion, dependency poisoning, data exfiltration — these are worrisome words to organizations who deliver software products to customers. The complex process of deploying and maintaining software is fraught with supply chain risks, and the likelihood of an attack is higher than ever.

For digital content to reach and resonate with audiences, it needs to be clear, compelling — and visual. Visual content is key to attracting more attention, better communicating ideas, and increasing audience interest.

Understanding SharePoint and its limitations: Looking for alternatives to Microsoft SharePoint intranet? We've compiled a list of seven top-rated options that can replace SharePoint's tools for knowledge management, content management, collaboration, communication, or all of the above.

Trust is currency in organizations. At a time when remote work is more common than not, change is the only constant, and retaining talent is a top priority for many employers — transparent leadership is key. Leaders who are transparent stand out. They lead the way for stronger teams, resilient cultures and ongoing success.

Change management is a scary topic — especially when it involves transforming culture. But, you shouldn’t shy away from opportunities to champion change within your organization. We recently had the opportunity to discuss transforming culture with Brian Brockman, VP of Communications for US and Canada at Nissan. In the interview, we unpack several interesting topics and lessons Brian learned while working on the Nissan Next initiative.

Automated user provisioning is the IT pro’s best friend — especially when it comes to employee onboarding. Manual provisioning and deprovisioning of user accounts can be time-consuming and error-prone, delaying productivity as new employees sit idle, waiting for the tools and systems they need to do their work.

Employee retention. Employee engagement. Employee feedback. As the modern workforce becomes more dynamic and distributed, strategic human resources leaders are solving these top HR challenges with the help of an AI-powered intranet.