From a leadership or business standpoint, measuring internal communications (IC) is the most critically important part of internal communications (IC), as it directly points to your product’s value. Measurement through technology, data, or even personal observation, gives you holistic visibility into the adoption of your communication technology or platform. You get to see what tools, functionalities, and applications are being used or not used.

In this episode of the Cohesion Podcast, Amanda had a great conversation with Gainsight’s Senior VP and Chief of Staff and Community, Robin Merritt, and CIO Karl Mosgofian about their experiences in converging IT and internal communication to create an employee experience that no one wants to leave. Gainsight is the leader in Customer Success technology and thought leadership on customer-centricity.

Communication, communication, communication: so much of our lives revolve around it. It’s no different in the business world. Organizations need to effectively communicate with their customers and partners to excel at what they do. But first, business communication within the company needs to be efficient to increase employees’ productivity and engagement. With hybrid work models being implemented across the board, the way we communicate at work has also changed.

Given that many teams work remotely now, keeping the communication effective is a challenge for companies, and having a formal communication strategies in place are an absolute must. Although some organizations have launched hybrid work or plan to return to offices after the pandemic ends, only 3% of employees and entrepreneurs are ready to work full time at a physical office.

Customer service communication can play a huge role in how customers perceive your brand. For example, here are two ways to let a customer know that an item is out of stock: 1. “I’m sorry, this particular dress isn’t in stock and won’t be in for another two weeks.” Or 2.

We are familiar with technological evolution — the advancement in technology, the lightning-fast information exchange, and the subsequent changes in the way we live, and work today. It takes time to catch up with the changes, but eventually, it works well for most of us.

Find yourself drowning in notifications or constantly jumping between meetings lately? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, only 7% of employees believe communication is “accurate, timely, and open” at work. Yikes. Given the rise of remote work, companies are struggling more than ever to communicate effectively. And while some teams feel like they’re totally in the dark, others are stuck staring at Slack channels or Zoom calls instead of actually working.

Team communication is one of the most fundamental aspects of collaboration. Communication in teams is more than just efficient work. It allows everyone on the team to be educated on any topic that may affect their work. Moreover, it develops trust, builds camaraderie among the team members, boosts morale, and helps employees stay engaged in the workplace.

Remote working offers several advantages like a flexible work schedule for employees and cost savings for employers. However, it can significantly amplify your virtual team’s communication challenges . How? While technology can help with verbal communication, a virtual work environment limits your employees’ ability to communicate via nonverbal cues like body language, facial expressions, etc.