You may express thanks at a daily standup or tag a thank you at the end of a work-related message, but sending an appreciation email to an individual employee to personally thank them can bring a smile to their face, and also benefit the business. A simple way or gesture of saying ‘we appreciate you’ […]

Did you know that effective communication is so important in business that even a group of penguins couldn’t function without it? That’s right, they communicate to hunt for food and survive in harsh environments. These penguins engage in transactional communication, reacting and adapting to each other in real-time. And if they can do it, so […]

Interpersonal communication is the process of sharing information, ideas, and opinions between two or more people. It makes teams bond stronger, get to know each other, and find solutions to problems if there are any. Effective communication and identification of nonverbal cues when having meetings or hot discussions are essential. We often try to hide […]

Do you remember when we were at school and had group projects? The idea was to work as a team and share ideas. This is where we first had a bit of a communication breakdown. Not everything was heard, and not everything was taken into account. It was tricky to share your thoughts unless you […]

Performance at work is crucial for companies to assess personnel productivity and monitor data on hard and soft skills, leadership qualities, and employees’ attitudes. Such analysis is helpful for both managers and the entire team. Here’s why: Indicators such as task complexity, resource expenditure, and deadlines are considered when assessing labor efficiency. For example, employees […]

Every HR department can relate to juggling emails, chasing down updates, and trying to keep track of a million things– all at once. One thing that can save the day is nothing other than internal communication apps. Good internal communication is the best way to keep the HR team (including employees!) informed, engaged, and aligned […]

Effective communication in the workplace is crucial; it’s the key to achieving goals and scaling your business with ease. Miscommunications can disrupt your operations and severely affect your productivity. Several factors may cause a lack of communication at work. You must identify these causes and take the necessary measures to improve communication. With better communication, […]

In today’s workplace, casually strolling over to a coworker’s desk for project discussions is becoming rare. Instead, real-time interactions are being replaced by asynchronous communication methods.  Even in the office, colleagues are often occupied and prefer messages through chat platforms. This shift towards asynchronous communication allows remote employees to stay connected without missing critical discussions […]

In childhood, we spend a lot of time playing, exploring and developing, but as we become older, responsibilities, chores, and professions take over our lives. While those are definitely important, it’s also critical to allow yourself some quality leisure time. Generally, a hobby is an activity that a person likes to engage in for pleasure […]

Good communication skills are not the same as people’s skills. Sometimes, these two types of skills don’t go hand in hand. An employee might be able to express their ideas and opinions clearly and properly but still fail to form connections with colleagues. No matter how brilliant this employee might be, the lack of interpersonal […]

It doesn’t matter if you’re talking to your partner, your children, or your colleagues – proper communication is essential. It can also be difficult to get right.  The ability to convey your message can positively impact many areas of your life for the better but it takes practice. This collection of quotes about communication will […]

Communication plays a vital role in our everyday lives, shaping how we connect, comprehend, and interact with others.  Different models of communication enhance our understanding of these interactions. In this article, we will go on an exploration of eight diverse communication models, each offering valuable insights into the intricate processes that govern communication and collaboration […]

I’ll never forget the day I spent 5 hours in a meeting. Yes, you read that right: 5 hours! The worst thing was, at the end of that meeting we came to the same conclusion we reached during the first 5 minutes…Talk about this should’ve been an email… And plus, there was no food! Imagine […]

Communication is one of the fundamental elements of business. Customers, partners, and remote employees are exactly the people you should be able to stay in touch with in 24/7 mode. The means to support remote team collaboration enable the scale of the existing enterprises to be increased, in particular, by opening new branches, finding new […]

Hybrid work has become commonplace in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Teams who once had a fine-tuned rhythm for managing projects were suddenly forced to learn how to work together from miles apart. Although communication tools have made remote work much more efficient, it hasn’t been without its hiccups. A quick search for “Zoom […]

Business communication is a method of sharing information between staff, customers, outside companies, and investors. In fact, effective business communication is crucial for maintaining a successful business. There’s no way a business can function effectively without it. Incorporating steady and reliable communication methods with your workforce, suppliers, shareholders, and of course, your customers is essential. […]

Presenting to your remote team is key to collaborating when you can’t be in the same room. But while we have plenty of software solutions at our fingertips, there’s more to effective engagement than just having the right tools.  With many of us now working from home or moving to a hybrid workstyle, it’s never […]

Teamwork makes the dream work — a cliche you would see on a tacky office poster — might sound lame but it’s very true. Humans are social beings, even more so when it comes to business. You can’t build or run it single-handedly. Heck, you wouldn’t even read this article if it wasn’t for the […]

Effective organizational communication is crucial for any successful business. Not only will it lead to more effective outcomes, but it will also help to boost employee engagement, collaboration and workplace satisfaction. Organizational communication refers to all types: from verbal to written, from formal to informal. Making sure that you have an effective strategy is key […]

They say COVID-19 has changed the world forever and business communication is no exception. Remote work is becoming a new normal making employees set up their home offices and bring all the work communication online. Whether we are communicating with our team at work or with customers and partners, nothing is the same any more. […]

To commence this discourse regarding effective employee communication we shall, before all else, formalize a definition for the term.  The above is an example of over-inflated written communication. Big words are used making the sentence unnecessarily complex.  In a 2019 study, Microsoft found that over a third of staff at SMBs say their biggest cause […]

2019 was a milestone year for Skype for Business: it was the team communication application’s five-year anniversary. But that moment was bittersweet; that same year marked the end of Skype for Business. Microsoft made the announcement in mid-2019. Skype for Business will be retired on July 31, 2021. Customers are being encouraged to switch to […]

Creating virtual teams of remote workers can be massively beneficial to businesses, but are the communication challenges starting to put you off? Don’t worry – there are ways to overcome them. The benefits of working with virtual teams There are many advantages to hiring remote workers and building virtual teams, which is why many businesses […]

Being a part of a multinational company with coworkers of different nationalities, religions and beliefs can be tricky. The upper management is usually oblivious to the everyday happenings that occur in their offices until such time comes when they can’t do it anymore. Coworker misunderstandings, rivalries or even resignations aren’t just a figure of speech […]