Getting a word in ??

Hey there! The results are in: Oxford University Press has selected “rizz” as its 2023 Word of the Year. This shortened form of "charisma" refers to a person’s ability to attract others, especially romantically. Although you probably won’t be using it at work, the rise of rizz is a prime example of how quickly words are moving from internet culture to the mainstream.

Speaking of words, I've shared a new piece on how to tackle controversial employee statements at work and on social media. We'll also cover retention roadblocks, intranets, and your top 2024 trends. Let’s dive in!

Tricky talk???

Encouraging employee authenticity and self-expression is important, but what happens when opinions shared on internal comms or social media platforms cross a line? This piece offers legally backed guidelines on when and how to intervene.

Intranet intelligence?????

Launching a new intranet can be stressful, but the right resources can help. This ultimate how-to guide covers everything from pre-launch strategy to maintaining long-term engagement. Read it here – or pass it along to that colleague you know really, really?needs it.

Putting on the?rizz??

Rizz, an abbreviation of charisma, made a splash this week as?Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year . Although rizz has a romantic connotation, let’s embrace it and inject some (work-friendly) charisma into our comms. Plus, it beats last year’s selection: goblin mode.

Send in your trends!???

In case you missed it, we’re compiling a list of top industry trends for 2024 and we'd love your help! There are only a few weeks left to contribute, so enter your best predictions here ?for a chance to have your ideas featured.

Retention tension???

A recent survey about giving notice at work found that employees’ top reason for leaving was feeling underappreciated. 50% cited this lack of appreciation , which narrowly beat out salary. Other common issues? Burnout, lack of flexibility, and boredom.

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