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Hey there! We focus on comms and workplace news here, but occasionally world events?must?be acknowledged too. Our hearts go out to the people?in Turkey and?Syria following the earthquakes there.?The British Red Cross have set up an appeal for help if you would like to learn more.

Our friends at?International Rescue Committee are also on the ground doing important work in the region.

Comms news continues too, and this week we've got chatbot wars and a flat-out contradiction of édith Piaf — it turns out that for some people who left work,?Oui,?je regrette quelque chose!?Let’s dive in!?

Will Google have the best AI Bar-d none????

ChatGPT has made so many headlines that Google's owner Alphabet declared a "code red" situation. Now, in a bid to head off a challenge to its dominance,?Alphabet's AI, Bard, has been announced. Are communicators using these tools yet? Please let me know if/how you are!

Resignation may not have been "Great" after all???

As a title, "The Great Resignation" had such an air of finality that it seemed people had quit and were?not?returning.?New research suggests it's not so simple though, and that regret and rehiring of?boomerang employees is on the rise.

The State of IC in 2023 report????

Gallagher's latest?State of the Sector report has arrived, and it's packed with insights?on the things concerning IC professionals. Connecting people and culture, investing more in tech, and doing more on ESG are all on your agenda for 2023.

Desirable intranet designs????

Great design comes from a combination of aesthetics and usability. Get the lowdown on the latest best practices and examples of?intranet design in this comprehensive guide to design and UX.?

Maximum comfort, maximum profit????

We've all read stories of CEOs wearing shorts "below the line" of the video call, but it isn't just WFH that's changing how staff dress.?HSBC bank's uniform now features jeans and jumpsuits rather than the traditional banker's bowler hat!

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