Employee Communications 101 Virtual Conference

Look past superficial aspects of company culture like perks, high turnover rates, or uniformity. In this session, we'll explore how the intersection of ESG and CSR practices and DE&I initiatives form the foundations of a culture that will resonate with employees and drive organizational success. Central to achieving these objectives is effective employee communications. Without it, achieving virtually any organizational goal becomes a formidable challenge. You’ll learn:

• Holistic Alignment: How to weave CSR, ESG and DE&I seamlessly into your company's DNA, ensuring a culture that reflects your organization's core values.
• Strategies for Crafting Impactful Messages: Discover techniques to create powerful storytelling messaging that resonates with employees.
• Empowering Advocates: Learn how to nurture employee ambassadors, making an impact both within your company’s culture and beyond the organization on social media.

Email has proven to be an effective channel for communicators to facilitate conversations and drive employee engagement at the workplace. It also remains the most commonly used internal communications channel. During this Lighting Talk, discover industry-specific internal email benchmarks that will empower you to set realistic goals, and to gain expert advice on how to interpret data and measure your communication effectively. What you’ll learn:

• Top internal email benchmarks across industries
• Best practices to improve internal email performance
• How to measure internal communications to prove ROI

Managers serve as crucial conduits for disseminating and reinforcing vital messages. As a communications professional, you've navigated various aspects of communication, from interdepartmental collaboration to crafting engaging content. But when announcements require a strategic cascade through people managers, it adds a level of difficulty. In this session, you’ll discover:

• Simplified Seamless Cascading: Resources for developing a toolkit that encapsulates critical messages for seamless cascading throughout the organization.
• Ignite Interactive Exchange: How to create a dedicated space on your platforms to encourage employee questions and address any misunderstandings.
• Q&A Nexus: Master the art of crafting comprehensive FAQ pages that proactively address trending employee concerns and uncertainties.
• Building Bridges through Genuine Connection: Tips for building trust and understanding to address questions or hurdles, and creating a foundation for effective communication.

Let’s dive into storytelling and its profound impact on creating a sense of belonging and purpose within your company. Discover how to craft and share your company's narrative in a way that resonates with employees, strengthens organizational culture and drives meaningful connections. Through real-life examples and practical techniques, you'll learn how to weave stories that inspire, motivate and align your team with your company's mission and values. You’ll discover:

• The Ultimate Communication Arsenal: Understand the science (and art!) behind storytelling and why it's a potent tool for workplace communications.
• Crafting Corporate Narratives that Captivate: Learn the essential elements of a compelling company narrative and how to tailor it to different audiences.
• Elevate Your Communication Game: Acquire the practical strategies you’ll need to integrate storytelling into various communication channels.

Employees and senior leaders alike expect a lot from internal comms and people experience teams, so you need technological solutions that allow you to work intelligently and effectively. Fortunately, the latest AI and personalization developments in intranet software do just that. Join this 5-minute lightning talk with Interact’s VP, of Strategic Accounts, Chris Pio, to ensure you know what is driving innovation in internal comms right now.