Writer bio: Helen Marukh

Helen Marukh

Helen Marukh is an experienced writer and editor who’s passionate about communication. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s in Literature and a master’s in Creative Writing from the University of Toronto. Over almost a decade of working as a professional writer, Helen has written on myriad topics including comms, UX, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and, surprisingly, the science of winemaking.

Articles by Helen Marukh

30 Fun and Creative Employee Engagement Ideas and Activities

Aug 13, 2024

Are you tired of the same old employee engagement activities? Get ready to shake things up with 30 fun and creative employee engagement ideas that’ll take your workforce to the next level. Every communicator and HR representative knows the importance of employee engagement across teams. After all, engaged employees are more productive, creative, and loyal

Employee Feedback Surveys How-To Guide

Aug 1, 2024

Employee feedback surveys can seem deceptively simple. Sure, getting employees to answer some questions is easy enough. But getting honest, actionable feedback? Well, that's another story.

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Employee Newsletter Analytics: Measuring Performance and Effectiveness of Content

Jul 31, 2024

Internal newsletter analytics can help you be confident that your message resonates with employees. We share our best tips for using employee newsletter analytics to revamp and revitalize your staff newsletter.

10 Key Benefits Of Employee Engagement Surveys

Jul 11, 2024

Employee surveys help bridge the gap between an organization and its workers. We’ll share the key benefits of employee engagement surveys for accelerating strategic goals in your workplace.

Outlook Plugin vs Web-Based App for Internal Communications: What’s Best?

Jul 3, 2024

There are better ways to send customizable HTML emails! Let’s explore Outlook plugins and web-based apps for internal communication and break down how to get the most out of your existing email infrastructure. 

Employee Newsletter Content Ideas for Every Month of the Year

Jul 2, 2024

Want to create engaging, relevant content for your employee newsletters? Here are some of the best content ideas for every month of the year.

How to Send and Share Employee Newsletters to Microsoft Teams Automatically

Jul 1, 2024

Internal employee newsletters are fantastic for sharing a wealth of information without bombarding employees with endless messages. But what happens if employees prefer to get their news from Microsoft Teams?

How to Create and Conduct Employee Engagement Surveys

Jun 17, 2024

An engaged workforce doesn’t happen overnight. Employee engagement surveys help employers understand what drives and hinders their workers, enabling leaders to make changes that drive a lasting culture of true engagement.

10 Ways to Use Technology to Increase Employee Engagement 

Jun 13, 2024

From greater collaboration to more remote work flexibility, here are the top 10 ways to utilize technology for employee engagement.

Key Highlights from the 2024 Global State of Internal Communications Report

Jun 4, 2024

We share some of the most interesting internal comms trends seen in the 2024 Global State of Internal Communications Survey.

Why Internal Email Analytics Is Important To Internal Communicators

May 15, 2024

With insights gained from internal email analytics, communicators blend the art of communication with the science of data analytics for maximum-impact emails and newsletters. That’s why collecting internal communication email metrics should be a key part of every internal comms strategy. Experienced internal communicators have great instincts for what makes a winning communication strategy. However,

20+ Internal Communication Email Templates And Examples To Engage Staff

Aug 3, 2022

Looking for inspiration for your next newsletter or staff update? These pre-made internal communication templates with examples will save you hours while boosting the number of eyes on your emails. Between design and copy, crafting even one internal email that team members actually want to open and read can take hours. So, how do you

15 Internal Communication Challenges and the Best Solutions

Jan 12, 2022

Internal communicators work hard to provide employees with relevant and timely updates, but things don’t always go as planned. Resolve internal communication challenges in your organization quicker by coming prepared with these strategic solutions. Internal communication problems affect every aspect of your business. Communication flows are disrupted, updates are missed, confusion builds, and employees struggle