Writer bio: Cristina Hure
Cristina Hure
Articles by Cristina Hure
Catch Issues Before They Ship: Introducing ConfidenceCheck
Dec 12, 2025
Every internal communicator knows the feeling: you’re seconds away from hitting “Send,” wondering if you missed a broken link, an accessibility issue, or a message that just doesn’t read quite right. That’s where ConfidenceCheck comes in. ConfidenceCheck gives you built-in quality assurance before your email goes out so you can catch issues early and send
Thanksgiving Internal Emails: Templates and Ideas for Employee Connection
Nov 6, 2025
If your holiday message feels like an afterthought, it probably reads like one too. This guide shows you how to craft Thanksgiving internal emails that go beyond “Happy Thanksgiving,” messages that build connection, express gratitude, and remind employees why they matter. Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday, it’s a moment that helps companies reconnect with their
Personalization in Internal Email: Step-by-Step Guide For IC Pros
Nov 6, 2025
If your company-wide email is ‘for everyone,’ it’s for no one. This playbook shows you how to ship role-based, location-aware emails in under 30-minute (without creeping people out) and lift read time by double digits. If you’ve ever hit send on a company-wide email and felt unsure whether it truly resonated, you’re like many internal
Hit Cancel on Mistakes: Introducing Deferred Sending
Nov 3, 2025
Every communicator’s worst nightmare: you hit “Send,” and a second later, you spot the typo, the wrong date, or the missing link. Take a breather, you can now hit cancel! With Deferred Sending, ContactMonkey gives you built-in insurance for your sends: A short window of time to cancel a campaign before it goes out to
How to Benchmark Internal Email Metrics Against Industry Standards
Oct 31, 2025
If you’re sending internal emails every week but can’t tell if your performance is “good,” you’re not alone. This article helps you add context to your analytics and enables smarter decisions. Many internal communications (IC) teams operate in the dark, tracking open rates or click-through rates (CTR) in isolation without any real sense of whether
How to Write an Internal Email Employees Will Actually Read
Oct 21, 2025
Whether you’re crafting your first internal email or looking to improve how your team communicates, this is your go-to guide for writing internal emails employees will actually read and respond to. You’ll learn how to turn routine updates into meaningful messages that capture attention and inspire action. If you’re struggling with low internal email open
Unlock Deeper Strategic Insights With Analytics API
Sep 3, 2025
Turn your email data into actionable intelligence: our new Analytics API gives Enterprise customers the power to programmatically sync ContactMonkey analytics into platforms like Power BI, Tableau, or your own internal dashboards.
15 Types Of Internal Communication Tools To Use In 2025
Jul 30, 2025
Every internal communicator knows this truth: your internal messages aren’t just about projects, deadlines, or strategy updates. They’re about helping people feel seen, heard, and connected. In this post, we explore the types of internal communication tools IC pros need to fulfill their goals in the workplace.
Send Internal Emails at Scale With More Flexibility
Jul 23, 2025
Unlock precise control over your Email at Scale sending: our enhanced “Send As” Permissions Management empowers enterprise admins to define exactly who can send on behalf of whom, ensuring unmatched security and compliance.Now, internal communicators can manage who sends what, from which address, all from the ContactMonkey dashboard…with zero IT tickets required. With Send As
Plan Smarter With ContactMonkey’s Content Calendar
Jun 26, 2025
Our Content Calendar has officially landed! The Content Calendar gives internal comms teams a real-time, centralized view of all scheduled emails, live events, and internal planning dates. Introducing the Content Calendar, your new mission control for internal communications! Whether you’re scheduling an email, planning a town hall, or avoiding overlap with a blackout period, the
Introducing ContactMonkey’s Timezone Sending
Jun 17, 2025
Our latest feature, Timezone Sending, has officially dropped! Timezone Sending allows you to deliver emails to employees at their local times—in a single campaign. Today’s workforce spans continents, time zones, and working hours. An email that hits your inbox at 9 AM might show up at midnight for someone else, and get buried before they
Fix Link Errors Instantly With Our New Edit Sent Links Feature
May 30, 2025
Introducing Edit Sent Links, our newest feature that lets you update hyperlinks in your emails after they’ve already been sent. That’s right: No resends, no support tickets, no workarounds. We’ve all been there: you hit send on an internal email, only to realize a link is broken or pointing to the wrong destination. Now you
2025 Guide To Internal Communications With Actionable Examples
May 30, 2025
Whether you're building an internal communication plan from scratch or refining your existing approach, this is your go-to internal communication guide for creating high-impact, employee-first internal communications that support your people—and your business.
Top 7 Employee Engagement Metrics To Track and Improve
May 29, 2025
Want to know how engaged your employees really are? Start with the right employee engagement metrics. You can’t improve what you don’t measure—and when it comes to team morale, motivation, and retention, the right data makes all the difference.
10 Employee Engagement KPIs to Know, Measure, and Optimize
May 28, 2025
As an internal communicator, your people are your internal audience. They scan emails, click links, ignore some messages, and obsess over others. And just like customers, their behavior can tell you what’s working—and what’s being tuned out. Use this post to narrow down which employee engagement KPIs you should focus on.
7 Steps To An Effective Internal Communication Plan
May 27, 2025
What’s the answer to fewer miscommunications, stronger collaboration, and a team that actually stays in the know? A clear, intentional internal communication plan. If you’ve ever had employees miss an important update, misinterpret leadership messages, or feel disconnected from what’s happening, this guide is your starting point to fix that.
10 Reasons Why Internal Communication Is So Important In 2025
May 25, 2025
Employees are overwhelmed by information and underwhelmed by what actually helps them. Internal communication is your chance to cut through the noise and become the one source your people actually trust. In this guide, we cover exactly why internal communications is so important this year.
15 Employee Engagement Trends Redefining Workplaces in 2025
May 22, 2025
What’s shaping the latest trends in employee engagement in 2025? It’s not just changing job titles or tech upgrades—it’s a collision of evolving values, demographic shifts, and a workplace environment defined by constant change. Check out what’s trending this year for employee engagement and how you can adapt your employee engagement strategies.
15 Benefits Of Employee Engagement For Employers And Staff
May 21, 2025
If your team is disconnected, unmotivated, or just silently coasting, you’re already paying the price. This post is your guide to the upside: the benefits of employee engagement that show up in retention, productivity, morale, and actual business results.
Employee Engagement In 2025: Strategies, Trends, and Examples
May 20, 2025
In 2025, employee engagement goes beyond surface-level perks—it’s about emotional depth, purpose, and real connection. This guide explores the why behind engagement, the systems that sustain it, and the strategies that build trust and motivation from the inside out. When was the last time you felt truly engaged at work? What sparked it? For most
15 Effective Employee Engagement Strategies With Examples
May 16, 2025
If your employees are disengaged, your business may be stalling. In 2025, with hybrid teams and shifting expectations, keeping people connected and motivated is essential. Here are 15 employee engagement strategies that actually work.
15 Key Drivers of Employee Engagement To Know And Master
May 15, 2025
Employee engagement is the difference between teams that thrive and teams that check out. But what actually drives engagement? This guide breaks down the 15 key drivers of employee engagement that matter most in 2025—and how to activate each one with clarity, purpose, and data.
Importance Of Employee Engagement In 2025: Top 10 Benefits
May 13, 2025
If you’re wondering why employee engagement is important, you’re already asking the right question. Because in 2025, the companies winning aren’t just the ones with the best tech or biggest budgets—they’re the ones where employees genuinely care. Read on to understand just how important employee engagement is in 2025. So, what is employee engagement, and
15 Employee Engagement Best Practices to Master in 2025
May 12, 2025
Internal communications and employee engagement best practices can transform a mediocre team into one that breeds excellence. Discover the best practices for employee engagement to build a measurable strategy that will supercharge your workforce.
Employee Engagement Analytics: How-To Guide For 2025
May 9, 2025
We understand the pressure to keep employees engaged—especially when workforces are hybrid, expectations are high, and budgets are tight. The problem-solver? Smarter data. This guide unpacks what you need to know to lead employee engagement at your organization, all driven by analytics.
Employee Engagement Surveys: How-To Guide For 2025
May 8, 2025
You can’t fix what you don’t understand—and when it comes to your employees, silence isn’t golden, it’s risky. An employee engagement survey is your window into what’s really going on behind the scenes. This guide will walk you through exactly how to build, run, and act on a survey that actually makes a difference in
How To Engage Remote Employees: 10 Most Effective Strategies
May 8, 2025
Despite the rising popularity of remote work, we still haven’t fully cracked the code on how to connect with our dispersed workforce. Read on as we cover 10 of the most effective strategies to boost remote employee engagement and build a thriving workplace culture. As hybrid and remote work models evolve, internal communicators and people
Staffbase Alternatives: Why You Should Choose ContactMonkey
May 7, 2025
We understand the importance of choosing the right internal communications tool for your workplace. After all, you’ll need to onboard it, roll it out, and introduce it to your team. If you’re debating between Staffbase and ContactMonkey, we’ve put together some key differentiators to make your software decision an easier one. If you’re an internal
How To Create A Successful Employee Engagement Action Plan: 10 Steps
May 6, 2025
Trying to improve employee engagement without an action plan is like fixing a leaky faucet with a spoon—you might slow the drip, but you’re not getting to the root of the problem. Without a clear, step-by-step approach, even the best intentions fall flat. Follow along to access an employee engagement action plan that gives you
How to Measure Employee Engagement: 10 Key Strategies
May 5, 2025
Knowing how to measure employee engagement is the first step to improving it. But that’s more easily said than done. In this post, we’ll explore 10 proven employee engagement measurement strategies, from email analytics to pulse surveys and eNPS scoring, so you can build a more inspired, productive workforce. Engaged employees are more than just
Proving the ROI of Your Internal Comms: 10 Stats That Will Win Over Leadership
May 2, 2025
Want to show the value of internal comms in 2025? These are the stats every communicator should be spotlighting in leadership conversations, strategy decks, and budget discussions. When budgets tighten, the necessity of an internal communicator’s role may come into question. However, overlooking the power of internal communications, especially during times of uncertainty, is both
15 Internal Communication Examples To Drive Business Success
May 1, 2025
Internal communication has come a long way. In 2025, it’s recognized as a powerful tool for driving engagement, clarity, and culture. Read along as we share 15 of the most effective internal communication examples to inspire your strategic outreach in 2025. Between hybrid work discomfort, economic anxiety, and the great corporate shrug (aka disengagement), communicators
Internal Comms in 2025: 10 Data-Backed Trends You Can’t Ignore
Apr 29, 2025
In 2025, communicators are navigating AI, analytics, and executive scrutiny like never before. These 10 data-driven trends from our latest global survey reveal where the function is heading—and how to stay ahead. In 2025, internal communications has reached a tipping point. From AI integration to mounting pressure from leadership to prove ROI, the role of
10 Best Internal Communication Strategy Ideas and Examples
Apr 28, 2025
In order to keep up with the laundry list of tasks and initiatives internal communicators own, we need to get creative. We have to adopt a new way of thinking, the right tools, and a bulletproof internal communications strategy. Read along as we discuss the top 20 ideas to explore when building your internal communication strategy.
10 Best Ways To Improve Employee Engagement In The Workplace
Apr 25, 2025
In the era of The Great Detachment, employees are feeling more disconnected than ever—disengaged from their work, uncertain about their future, and increasingly adrift in a world filled with noise and uncertainty. Read along to learn about how to improve employee engagement in the workplace as an internal comms or HR leader.
10 Steps To Designing Engaging Internal Emails and Templates
Apr 24, 2025
With hybrid teams, distracted inboxes, and high expectations from leadership, the pressure is on for internal comms. In this post, we’re covering just how big the engagement gap is in current times and how designing engaging internal emails and templates is one part of the overall solution to employee disengagement.
Best Communication Tools For Remote Teams in 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Remote work isn’t going anywhere—and neither is the need for better remote team communication. In this guide, we’re breaking down the 7 best communication tools for remote teams in 2025 to help you keep employees connected, engaged, and informed no matter where they are. Whether you’re working from a home office, a coworking space, or
2025 Guide To Effective Employee Communication Strategy
Apr 17, 2025
Your employees are listening. Are you speaking their language or just adding to the noise? In this guide, we explain exactly how to craft an employee communication strategy that engages teams and drives action across your workforce. Strong employee communication is the backbone of a high-performing workforce. In 2025, with hybrid work models, evolving employee
10 Most Popular Employee Email Templates
Apr 16, 2025
Tired of creating the same employee emails over and over and still not getting good engagement? Here are 10 high-impact employee email templates that save time, reduce guesswork, and actually get read. When you’re managing employee communication at scale, every email matters. From a new hire’s first impression to how you recognize anniversaries, birthdays, and
15 Engaging Employee Newsletter Templates For Outlook Emails
Apr 15, 2025
Most internal emails get skimmed or ignored—often because the format isn’t working. However, the best employee newsletter templates drive behavior and culture-building, while giving internal comms a seat at the strategy table. Read on for our best employee newsletter template ideas. Compelling employee newsletter content is one of the most effective ways to generate engagement.
Introduction to Employee Newsletters: Purpose, Goals and Benefits
Apr 11, 2025
Engaged employees don’t happen by accident—they’re built through strong internal communication. Follow along as we share the purpose of a newsletter in the workplace and the unexpected benefits of a company newsletter. How do you ensure your employees feel informed, engaged, and valued when you and leadership already feel stretched? For many companies, the answer
Crafting Engaging Employee Newsletter Content: 10 Best Strategies That Actually Work
Apr 8, 2025
In an age where AI and automation dominate inboxes, it’s easier than ever to send internal messages. At the same time, it’s harder to make your comms cut through the clutter. This article covers how to create an employee newsletter content strategy—even with limited resources. Your employee newsletter is a direct line to the people
Internal Communications: An Overlooked Business Strategy Amidst Global Uncertainty
Apr 4, 2025
In a world defined by volatility, companies can’t afford to leave internal communications as an afterthought. These are the stats and insights every business leader needs to understand why strategic internal comms is the key to stability, engagement, and resilience in 2025. The world is experiencing upheaval, which impacts organizations of every size and industry.
10 Best Practices For Effective Internal Communication In 2026
Apr 3, 2025
Things are changing fast. In this article, we’ll cover today’s internal communications best practices to help you navigate change, prepare for continued evolution, and keep employees engaged. As we’ve seen through the Global State of Internal Communications Report, workplace dynamics have never been more complex in a world grappling with so much change. Today, more
10 Steps To Create An Internal Communications Content Calendar
Mar 31, 2025
With the right internal communications calendar, you can manage a schedule that aligns company-wide objectives with employees’ attention spans. Read on as we share how to create a balanced internal comms calendar that hits every note. You’re about to press “send” on your monthly HR memo when—ping!—your CEO’s leadership update goes live on the intranet.
10 Best Communication Tools For Business And The Workplace
Mar 28, 2025
Are you struggling to get employees to engage with your internal communications? If your current communication tools aren’t increasing employee engagement it may be time for a change. To set you up for success, here are the 7 best communication tools we recommend to our comms BFFs. From team communication tools that make async collaboration
How To Improve Internal Communication With Email: 7 Simple and Effective Strategies
Mar 27, 2025
Stuck on how to improve internal communication? You’re not alone. Luckily, we have 7 key ways to improve internal communication with email—without the bulky tools or learning curve. Despite dozens of apps, tools, and platforms fighting for employees’ attention, one channel has remained tried and true: internal email. Email is reliable, universal, and cost-effective—but only
How to Create an Internal Comms Channel Matrix
Mar 26, 2025
If you’ve ever wondered, “Would this comms be better as an email, a Slack message, or a town hall announcement?”, this one’s for you. Consider this your go-to guide for creating an internal communication channel matrix that ensures every message finds the best medium! In today’s workplace, information flies in every direction—from intranets to instant
7 Types Of Internal Emails To Send Regularly To Employees
Mar 20, 2025
Are employees skipping over your emails or not engaging as you’d like? We may have the answers. Read along for the must-have types of internal emails that boost employee engagement.
7 Benefits of Using an Email Template Builder for Internal Comms
Mar 14, 2025
Struggling with inconsistent, time-consuming, or ineffective internal emails? Discover how the best email template builder can transform your internal comms to hit lofty goals. According to our 2025 Global State of Internal Communications report, 51% of internal communications reported content creation as their most consuming task. Traditionally, creating internal email content is tedious and repetitive