June 3, 2022 – Martyn Perks

Category: Writing

The State of Internal Communications for Frontline Workers report

Posted On June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 By martynperks

Contributed an opinion piece to the front-line employee app Blink’s comprehensive report on internal communications. Questions it asks include:Why do frontline workers feel left out?How can we transform frontline organisations?How do we ensure an inclusive and productive future for the frontline? Download a PDF of it here.

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…