Mariya Postelnyak

Mariya is a Content Writer at ContactMonkey with a background in communications, policy, and freelance journalism. With a Bachelor’s degree in English, French, and Spanish, she brings a multilingual, editorial perspective to her work. Mariya researches and writes about internal communications topics, drawing on her experience in public-sector communications and journalism to create clear, thoughtful content that helps organizations communicate more effectively with their employees.

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15 Essential Remote Team Communication Strategies

Mar 1, 2022

Love it or hate it, remote work is here to stay—in one shape or another. Instead of bracing against the current, businesses need to prepare actionable strategies for adapting to the new world of work. And that means mastering the art of remote team communications. Remote team communication definitely has a learning curve. For starters,

Top 20 Benefits of Internal Communication Tools

Feb 15, 2022

Internal communication tools are no longer just a must-have for large businesses—especially in the age of remote work. In this post, we look at why small businesses and SMEs should use internal communications tools, and how to maximize their benefits. When you’re sitting in a 2,000 sq foot office, opposite a team of 15-50 employees,

How To Create The Best Employee Newsletter

Feb 5, 2022

Your internal newsletter isn’t just a workplace resource hub. It’s a powerful piece of your internal marketing strategy and brand storytelling. But if you’re still unsure on how to create an employee newsletter that engages staff and drives your brand vision, it’s time to get to work. The word “newsletter” often evokes email updates designed

How to Conduct an Internal Communications Audit

Dec 23, 2021

Your internal communications team puts a lot of time and effort into creating engaging content for employees. But to find out if your communications are actually performing as they should be, conducting an internal communications audit is a must. By providing a thorough analysis of your internal communications performance, audits help you build a roadmap

Employee Opinion Surveys: Top 20 Questions You Should Be Asking

Dec 14, 2021

Your employees have a unique point of view when it comes to operations and employee experience across your organization. To tap into their perspectives, you need to conduct regular employee opinion surveys and act on them strategically. Learning what employees think about your organization is absolutely necessary for ensuring the wellbeing of your staff and

15 Types of Internal Communication With Examples To Try

Oct 30, 2021

When it comes to external communication, segmenting audiences, and creating tailored content is the norm. So why should it be any different with internal communications? By recognizing different types of internal communication, you can create employee messages that drive engagement. We tend to consider internal communication as a catch-all phrase for all the information exchanged

20 Effective Leadership Communication Strategies and Examples

Oct 19, 2021

Outstanding leadership has always hinged on effective communication. However, when communication channels are numerous and the workplace is no longer just a pinpoint on a map, leadership communication is more important than ever. Teams with solid leadership are more resilient to the challenges that face to them. Today, leaders must connect and guide workers and

10 Goals of Employee Engagement 

Oct 13, 2021

Your business revolves around goal-setting. So why should it be any different when it comes to employee engagement? By identifying your employee engagement goals, you can set a clear, time-bound path towards boosting workplace engagement. Employee engagement goals help guide your business towards success. Yet they’re often overlooked because employers are at a loss when

22 Best Employee Recognition Ideas That Are Fun and Creative

Sep 17, 2021

Employee recognition is an essential part of keeping your teams motivated and engaged. If you feel like your employee recognition ideas have been falling flat, it’s time to get creative. Imagine the following scenario: an employee works for weeks on a project, triple-checks their work, and goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results. The