12 areas of expertise communicators should focus on

If you’re keen to assert more authority around the office—and shore up your job security—home in on these hot workplace comms trends.

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Determining how to attract, retain, motivate and engage talent has become a pressing issue for global business leaders.

Workplace dynamics and corporate cultures are rapidly shifting, and traditional engagement, communication and retention tactics are not as effective as they once were. It’s a new ballgame for employers and employees alike.

All these changes require internal communication leaders to equip themselves with data-backed strategies and insights to deliver meaningful business results. Communicators today must prove the worth of their work and demonstrate how they can create a competitive advantage.

The goal of internal communication has gone beyond keeping employees informed, generating conversations or shaping perceptions. It’s now more about motivating and inspiring employees to work toward a higher purpose and achieving desired behavior change.

Given our industry’s current trends, issues and research, communicators should focus on 12 topics:

1. Measurement and evaluation

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