I am a strong proponent of the fact the CEOs need to communicate with employees frequently to establish the culture of open communication in any organization. The CEO has a communication role that is very symbolic in nature. Employees want CEOs to communicate with them about the bigger picture, vision, challenges, progress and results. At […]
Is your office a happy place to work
Figuratively speaking, we spend half our lives in our offices. That’s quite a hefty chunk of our days. Our quality of life is significantly dependent on the environment that we work in. We really need to be happy to work in our offices, otherwise we are losing out on a good part of our lives […]
Dierdre Breakenridge speaks to Wordsmith Consulting about evolving PR trends
Deirdre Breakenridge is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communication. A 20 + year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, Social Media and Public Relations: Eight New Practices for the PR Professional,” “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations,” and “PR […]
6 tips to write a good resume
Recruiting the right talent is a tough call to make. Think about it from the recruiter’s point of view. You as the recruiter know your company needs smart, dedicated, competent people. You begin to shortlist and wonder as you go through each resume if this person is ready to be part of the company. If this applicant […]
How are you building brand advocates in your company
A common misconception in most organizations is that the only way to maximize their brand value is to focus on external stakeholders. This includes their paying customers, vendors, the media and regulators. These organizations fail to focus on one of their most important and influential stakeholder, the internal customer a.k.a the employee. Employees are just […]
How to ace your first day at a new job
You first day at your new job is important. You have gone through those grilling interviews, made your impression and gotten hired. You have convinced the employer that there is no one else who can do this better than you. And so you join your new company with a great attitude and brilliant ideas. At […]