Being you and all things new ??

Hey there! Feeling free to be who we are is so important. Unfortunately, that feeling may be on the decline among employees – new findings indicate workers are less and less comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. Researchers say better listening, understanding, and convos with managers could stop this trend in its tracks, so let’s give it a shot!

In other news, change seems to be everywhere these days, and workers aren’t too thrilled about it: 44% of HR leaders say change fatigue is a top challenge for 2025. The right comms strategy is key to making changes successful rather than stressful, so I’ve got a template to help you tame your next transition. I’m also excited to share a big update from Interact.

Let’s dive in!

Extra! Extra! ???

Have you heard the news? Interact has launched Email Newsletter, the first AI-powered, internal comms–focused newsletter solution on the market, and let’s just say I’m really excited about this one. I won't get into all the benefits here, but check out our announcement for more details!?

Safety first ??? ? ?

A UK study has found that the number of people who “bring their whole self” to work has dropped by 25%, and is even lower among workers with diverse backgrounds. This lack of psychological safety is disheartening, but it’s also something we can work on. And, as with many issues, listening is the first step!

The only constant ??? ??

While today's organizations increasingly prioritize transformation, employees are making it known that they’re sick of change. Change fatigue is one of HR leaders’ top barriers in 2025, and we'll need strategy, creativity, and leadership support to combat it. Challenge accepted.

Strategic shakeups? ??

Did that news about change fatigue hit close to home? If you have a big transition coming up, try this free change management template. It will help you outline a winning strategy to keep your internal audiences, stakeholders, and (perhaps most importantly) yourself happy.

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