Hot off the fresh ??

Hey there!?I’m back from a little sojourn in Mexico and I am feeling so refreshed! In fact, my time away was so invigorating that I got inspired to write an all-new guide on advanced techniques for increasing intranet usage (more on this down there ??).

Lately, we’ve been talking a lot about self-care, and that’s because April is Stress Awareness Month. So in this week’s bumper edition of The Roundup, we’re going deep on stress and wellbeing among the latest comms news.

Let’s dive in!

Self-care for your intranet ??

Your audience needs self-care, YOU need self-care, and your intranet needs it too. Discover how to turn things from “weak” to “must take a peek” with this new guide packed with actionable tips for keeping your intranet fresh, dynamic, and full of visitors.

Unpacking the abstain-cation ??

Half of US workers don't use up their vacation allowance?according to Pew Research. Those that don’t use their coveted vacay days worry about burdening others with their workloads and missing out on promotions. But most say that they simply don’t need a break ??

The 5 daily workplace experiences 5??

There are five types of daily workplace experiences according to a study published in the Journal of Product Innovation Management, ranging from toxic and?disengaged days, to ideal days. Of course, each of these were found to impact performance and competitive advantage.

A call to al-arms ??

The UK has implemented an emergency alert system, joining the US, Australia, France, and Japan in being able to send alert messages directly to citizens’ smartphones. For a refresher on how employers can handle crisis comms?internally, check out this guide???

Answer like a machine ??

Being unable to answer tough employee questions can be a common source of stress for internal communicators and managers. If you can’t provide a robust answer, understanding how to respond effectively can make a big difference.

Leaving by example????????

Another week marks the emergence of another workplace trend. ‘Loud leaving’ is when senior team members make it clear they are finishing for the day so others feel comfortable about clocking off too. It’s little acts like this that help instill a healthy work-life balance ??

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