Show Notes
Lucinda discusses the critical importance of employee communication with Sally Pritchett, CEO of Something Big, a creative communications agency.
Sally shares her insights on the evolving landscape of workplace communication, the challenges of information overload and the changing expectations of employees who seek transparency and authenticity from their leaders. They also explore the significance of trust in organisations, the need for two-way dialogue rather than one-sided communication, and the role of HR in fostering a culture of engagement
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Effective employee communication is crucial in today's workplace, where employees expect to be engaged and informed about the organisation's purpose and values, rather than just being told what to do.
Transparency and authenticity in communication are essential for fostering trust between leaders and employees. Leaders should acknowledge uncertainties and focus on the organisation's core values to provide stability during challenging times.
Organisations should prioritise genuine conversations over monologue-style communication. Engaging employees in dialogue can lead to better understanding and collaboration, rather than simply broadcasting messages.
The choice of language in communication can significantly impact employee perception. Using inclusive and relatable language helps employees feel acknowledged and valued, while jargon or corporate speak can create disconnect and distrust.
BEST MOMENTS
"We need to bring people on the journey. They don't just come because we gave them a job and we're paying them at the end of the month."
"I think the best thing [leaders] can do is to say, we don't have a crystal ball. We don't have the answers to what the future looks like."
"If you keep telling your kids to stop bickering, what you get is more bickering. Look at what is the main conversation going on in your business."
"Treating employees like adults is an absolute must, in my opinion. I think that's often where we fail."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Something Big - https://somethingbig.co.uk/our-story/
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CONTACT SALLY
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somethingbig/
ABOUT THE HOST
Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together.
“If you look up, you rise up”
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