Is the trust fund empty? ??

Hey there! It's been a mixed week in workplace news; there have been more unfortunate layoffs and company closures, but I've also read positive stories about female entrepreneurs launching more businesses than ever ??.

One thing that's becoming more commented on is trust. There have been a few cases of CEOs being called out for tone deaf communications recently, and it's fuelling what's been called a "trust pandemic". So, I've got some ideas for re-building trust along with the usual updates. Let’s dive in!

Credible CEO Comms???

Whether you're a senior leader or you support their communications, it's time to reconsider how you connect with the workforce. People (especially those who remain after badly received layoffs) may be feeling disengaged, skeptical, and?anxious. Rebuilding trust is key.?

Will a change do you good????

There's a school of thought that AI is going to revolutionize work and make us all fitter, happier, and more productive...but not everyone feels that way. Change can lead to uncertainty, which makes plenty of folks nervous. The new book Tomorrowmind is a study in how to thrive.?

From webinars to webcams???

Honestly, I was shook to read this story ?? How should organizations respond to employees making adult content as a side hustle? Most companies have social media policies, but discussing this in HR meetings feels next level.

Putting safety first???

On the subject of trust and preparedness for change, having a sense of psychological safety at work is pretty dang important. Everyone should be able to ask questions or raise issues without feeling targeted. We wrote about here.?

A small guide to some big trends???

When you're involved in the everyday work of connecting with people in your organization it can be hard to spot the wider shifts. This article does a good job of summarizing where Comms is at in 2023.

An Austin-tatious event???

There's no better place to?learn about all things IC and culture-related than at the upcoming Reworked CONNECT conference in Austin, Texas?(May, 10-12). The Interact team will be there to celebrate all things intranet (and maybe some other stuff), please HMU if you're going!

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