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The beautiful chaos: a day in the life of an internal communicator

If there’s one thing I’ve learned throughout my internal communications career — working in public education, nonprofits, state associations and now the ever-changing world of tech — it’s that the same employee communication and engagement barriers exist regardless of industry.

From initiative to impact: aligning business strategy with measurable internal communications

Communication sits at the heart of every significant modern leadership methodology going all the way back to Dale Carnegie. Yet many organizations treat internal communications as a secondary function — nice to have, but not essential to business success. This misalignment betrays a quiet but profound dysfunction in large organizations today.

12 innovative employee recognition and rewards ideas to boost engagement

This article was originally published May 04, 2023, and updated on March 15, 2025. Refreshing and revamping your employee recognition and rewards program is essential for workplace success. In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just competitive salaries — establishing a culture of appreciation will set your organization apart.

Why intranets fail reason #9: Employees don't actively use the intranet

This is part nine of our “Why intranets fail” series. Read parts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight. Many organizations face a discouraging trend in intranet adoption: After the launch excitement fades, employees drift back to old habits. They default to endless email chains, scattered file storage, and inefficient searches across multiple systems. The result? A powerful collaboration platform with the potential to streamline work goes to waste.

Simpplr launches first fully integrated enterprise search solution within an intranet

Simpplr One is the only integrated solution that combines AI-powered enterprise search, smart answers and recommended actions within an intranet. Employees can now seamlessly search and find information across multiple systems through a single, intuitive interface. The growing challenges organizations face with information overload, disconnected systems and scattered knowledge sources directly affect employees in terms of decreased productivity, wasted time and frustration.

EX through a Marketing Lens: Elevating Brand Stories & EX with Matt Rivera & Gary Sevounts

This episode features an interview with Matt Rivera, Chief Marketing Officer at Day & Zimmermann and Gary Sevounts, Chief Marketing Officer at Simpplr. Matt has worked for Day & Zimmermann for 34 years, from payroll administrator to the first person in the marketing department. Gary is a veteran CMO with a track record of building high-growth demand and revenue engines, effective marketing teams, differentiated brands, and establishing categories. Previously, he was CMO at Malwarebytes, Socure, and Equifax’s Identity and Fraud Division.

Employee Appreciation Day: High-impact recognition strategies reduce turnover and drive performance

Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 7, but recognition shouldn’t be a once-a-year event. Throughout March, we’re continuing the celebration by sharing best practices, ideas and strategies to keep appreciation at the heart of your workplace culture.