SnapComms Blog

For too long, internal communications departments have relied on email to connect with staff.

A day in the life of a line manager comes with its own unique set of challenges.

The risk of an unexpected IT event is always present. A network outage, cyber-attack or unscheduled downtime can strike at any time, to any size organization.

We’re all suckers for cool brands. Perhaps that’s because we hope some of their coolness might rub off..

But if your organization hasn’t yet made it on to the shortlist of the world’s best brands – think Amazon, Apple & Google - fear not.

Global Top Brands 2019

The good news is there are lots of ways to get employees to back your brand, authentically and enthusiastically – and you don’t have to be hipster!  

Beeping machines, ringing phones, overhead announcements – these are the familiar sounds of a busy hospital.

But excessive noise heavily impacts patient satisfaction scores. In fact, it's the second worst performing area, after communication about medicines, as monitored by Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)*.

One month on and the Brits are still grappling with the shock result of their Brexit referendum. Three thousand miles away, and the Americans are in the midst of what has to be the most spectacular election campaign in living memory. 

Only time will tell if this is the start of a better future. But right now, there’s a job to be done to reassure, unite and guide employees through this ambiguous time.
Uncertainty gives folk the jitters. Employees feel vulnerable, confused, and look for direction. Ironically, this presents a golden opportunity for business leaders to drive unity and demonstrate leadership skills. But, how?