October 16, 2009 – Martyn Perks

Category: Writing

Powerful Connections

Posted On October 16, 2009May 19, 2023 By martynperks

Originally published in The Big Issue. The rise of ‘virtual communities’ has changed the face of politics. But are MPs genuine about online engagement – or is it just more spin? The Times restaurant critic Giles Coren recently experimented with Twitter, the phenomenally successful online social networking tool. He used it to review London’s Criterion […]

Contributor to ClearBox’s groundbreaking Independent Intranets and Employee apps reports on the nascent growth away from traditional intranets to flexible, niche and low-cost apps and independent digital workplaces. As is often the case, the most interesting innovation happens at the edges of an existing market. These reports demonstrate that.

Was invited to debate the merits of working from home with the team at Simply Communicate.
Podcast: working from home or the office? (subscription required).

Am a quoted contributor to Mastering Messaging in the Workplace report by the business app Guild. It’s a welcome and prescient piece of research, examining the risks and opportunities of messaging for businesses. Read more…

Heavily quoted in this response to The Edelman Trust Barometer 2020 report published by the leading internal communications network simplycommunicate.

“To reclaim a sense of purpose and authority leaders must give employees tools to increase autonomy, give them more freedom and control over their work. Those are essential steps in rebuilding trust and a combined sense of purpose.” Read more…