Writer bio: Mariya Postelnyak
Mariya Postelnyak
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6 Best Internal Email Tools For Employee Communications In 2026
Jun 28, 2024
Internal email software will take your workplace communications to the next level—but choosing the right one for your business can be daunting. Luckily, we’ve analyzed the best internal email platforms on the market so you don’t have to!
5 Easy Steps to Measuring Employee Newsletter Performance
Jun 24, 2024
Not sure if your employee newsletter is hitting the mark? Follow these five steps to learn how to measure employee newsletter performance like a pro.
Why Employee Newsletters Are Important For Your Company
Jun 21, 2024
If you don't have an internal company newsletter, it's time! Learn why employee newsletters are so important in today's business world.
15 Key Benefits To Internal Newsletter Software And Platforms
May 9, 2024
Are you juggling dozens of tools and channels to keep your employees in the loop? Is your internal emailing process clunky and time-consuming? We’re firm believers in using internal newsletter software to maximize employee engagement! Let’s face it—your employees’ inboxes are overflowing with emails, meeting invites, and notifications that they’ll never read (*sigh*). While overloaded
25 Engaging Employee Newsletter Name Examples
Apr 25, 2024
Your employee newsletter name has a huge impact on how employees perceive your communications and whether they engage with them at all. We’ll help you come up with a snappy and captivating employee newsletter name to maximize your newsletter reach and readership.
Internal Email: Everything You Need to Know
Apr 18, 2024
With countless new innovations in digital communications, why is email still the most-trusted tool for businesses? Learn why email stands the test of time and how to maximize its benefit for your internal communications.
10 Ways To Nail Down Secure Internal Communication
Apr 9, 2024
Workplace communication involves exchanging sensitive, often confidential employee details. This makes internal communications a perfect target for cyber attacks. Learn how to better secure your internal communications to protect your business from online threats. Indigo, Yahoo, Adobe, Ikea, Facebook—those are just a few of the companies that recently experienced a major cyber security breach. And
ContactMonkey Ranked on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™
Nov 9, 2023
Toronto, November 8, 2023 — ContactMonkey, an internal communications platform helping companies create, send, and track internal comms, today received recognition as part of the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ awards program and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, for its rapid revenue growth, entrepreneurial spirit, and bold innovation. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, Deloitte’s Technology Fast
ContactMonkey places No. 146 on The Globe and Mail’s fifth-annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies.
Sep 29, 2023
Toronto, Ontario ContactMonkey is pleased to announce it placed No. 146 on the 2023 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. ContactMonkey earned its spot with three-year growth of 330%. In a modern workplace that’s only getting more complicated, ContactMonkey’s data-driven software
How To Create An HR Communication Strategy In 6 Easy Steps
May 22, 2023
Learn how to create an effective HR communication strategy to build trust, community, and collaboration in the workplace. HR policies and updates can be complex and difficult to understand, especially for new employees. An HR communications plan can help to ensure information reaches employees on time and in a simplified form to ensure that everyone
10 Companies with Outstanding Internal Communications
Apr 18, 2023
Companies with great internal communications have more in common than you think. Learn from the best and adopt their tricks and techniques for your own communications. This year, we’ve seen plenty of examples of bad internal communications: think Elon Musk’s internal memo to Twitter staff menacingly asking them to “show what they’ve accomplished.” Or the
How to Write an Engaging Organizational Announcement
Mar 14, 2023
Having trouble getting employees to notice your organizational announcements? Learn how to create an organizational change announcement that both informs and engages employees. Organizational change communications help employees and business stakeholders stay on top of key company updates. But getting employees to engage with your organizational announcement is easier said than done. In this post,
How to Schedule and Send Recurring Emails in Outlook
Feb 14, 2023
Learn how to schedule recurring emails in Outlook quickly and easily with our step-by-step guide. If you’re sending similar emails on a regular basis, creating them from scratch each time can be tedious. Recurring emails allow you to send consistent messages on a regular basis—hassle-free. And when dealing with an internal audience, these recurring emails
15 Tips for Effective Email Communication in the Workplace
Dec 17, 2022
Internal email has evolved. Our top tips for effective email communication combine the old and new, and teach you how to master email at work. Email communication has been around for a long time. But a lot has changed since the early days. With dozens of new internal email tools, upgrades, and add-ins, mastering email
How to Get IT Approval for Internal Communications Software
Nov 16, 2022
Getting IT approval for new workplace tools is crucial for ensuring a comfortable and secure user experience. But the process can be a major headache for everyone involved. We’ve made things simple. In this post, we address your IT department’s biggest questions about ContactMonkey! IT teams play an indispensable role in helping your organization choose
Top 10 Sample HR Emails to Employees
Oct 5, 2022
Spending hours writing emails can distract HR pros from more meaningful tasks. We’ve put together 10 sample HR emails to employees that you can use to save time and streamline your messaging! Organizations rely on HR professionals to relay key news and policy updates to employees through email. But this can be a time-consuming process.
How to Create an Internal Email Template for CEO Updates
Sep 28, 2022
Considering a CEO’s hectic schedule, creating engaging messages from scratch is a tall order. It begs the question: how should a CEO communicate with employees? That’s where a weekly CEO email template comes in handy. Quality CEO email templates can help executive teams communicate more consistently and save up to 4 hours a week! Successful
Globe & Mail Rankings Press Release
Sep 24, 2022
September 23, 2022 ContactMonkey places No, 136 on The Globe and Mail’s fourth-annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Toronto, Ontario ContactMonkey is pleased to announce it placed No.136 on the 2022 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. ContactMonkey earned its
How to Get Employees to Read Internal Emails and Newsletters
Sep 8, 2022
Worried that your internal newsletter is getting lost under a stack of unread emails? We’ll show you how to get employees to open emails through more engaging, purposeful, and timely content. Your workforce wants to feel informed about what’s going on across the company. Senior leadership teams want key messages to be seen and heard.
How to Use SMS Texts and Email To Engage Employees
Aug 24, 2022
Texting is the most efficient form of asynchronous communication. Email is the most reliable. Learn how SMS and email work together to create a robust communications ecosystem for your organization. Our Global State of Internal Communications Report revealed that 47% of internal communicators grapple with low levels of employee responsiveness. In the age of remote
SMS Content: Best Practices for Text Messaging Employees
Aug 10, 2022
Employee SMS helps you reach employees from anywhere. But to truly engage your workforce, you’ll need to understand SMS content best practices. Texting is easy, efficient, and helps you reach employees faster. These factors don’t just make employee SMS convenient. They make it absolutely vital in urgent situations when time is of the essence. But
Employee SMS Opt-In Requirements, Rules, and Best Practices
Jul 29, 2022
SMS is a faster, more efficient way to engage with customers and employees alike. But in order to extend the reach and impact of your business texts, knowing SMS opt-in requirements is a must. You probably already know that you shouldn’t send texts to customers without their permission. But did you know it works the
How to Create and Embed Surveys In Outlook Email: 7 Easy Steps
Jul 21, 2022
Regular employee surveys are essential for staying in touch with employee needs while keeping staff engaged. In this post, we’ll look at how you can embed a survey in Outlook email and save up to 4 hours a week on your employee communications. Employee surveys are a versatile tool for internal communications professionals. They’re handy
We’re Building Up Our Team in UK and Australia
Jul 21, 2022
ContactMonkey is opening its first offices in UK and Australia, and we’re building out a dedicated regional team to deliver top-tier customer experience to local clients. Internal communications is in a position of incredible opportunity since the recent surge in remote work. Now it’s more important than ever for internal communicators to be able to
10+ Ways to Engage Frontline Employees and Workers
Jul 15, 2022
Frontline workers fill some of the most urgent and demanding jobs in modern society. Yet many employers still overlook frontline employee engagement in their organization. Here’s how to fix this. Compared to their office-bound colleagues, frontline workers rarely receive the same attention and dedication to ensuring their engagement and happiness. Overlooking frontline employee engagement has
20 Rules of Professional Texting Etiquette for Employees
May 7, 2022
SMS is becoming the communications channel of choice for many employers. But to succeed in reaching and engaging workers through this medium, it’s vital to keep in mind texting etiquette for employees. Employers can no longer shy away from using channels such as SMS to reach employees. As organizations strive to connect workers across dispersed
How to Increase Click-Through Rates on Internal Email Newsletters
May 5, 2022
Tired of your employees not engaging with your internal email newsletters? Learn 10 ways to increase click-through rate on internal emails and help readers get more value out of your employee communications. Your internal newsletter real estate is valuable. To keep things clear, clean, and concise, you need to use internal links sparingly. Readers can
Using An Employee SMS Text Messaging System For Notifications
Apr 28, 2022
Whether it’s in times of crisis or operational change, there will come a moment when you need to mass text employees. Having the right tools and strategy at your disposal will make things easier when the occasion arises. These days, top-performing businesses have a tailored plan for communicating with staff during emergencies and last-minute operational
Calculating The Cost Of Employee Disengagement
Apr 22, 2022
A company is only as good as its employees—and the numbers are here to tell the tale. All it takes is calculating the cost of employee disengagement. The more engaged your employees, the better your business functions—plain and simple. Inversely, disengaged employees can have damaging effects on business performance. Most internal communicators are already aware
How To Set SMART Internal Communication Goals Plus Examples
Apr 20, 2022
Internal communications goals help Internal Communicators focus their efforts and optimize the way they allocate resources. We break down five easy steps to set meaningful internal communications objectives and maximize their results. Internal communications can facilitate dialogue across your teams and drive employee engagement. But to unlock this potential, you have to create meaningful and
What is Digital Communication in The Workplace
Apr 13, 2022
Thanks to the latest digital communication tools, the last few years of remote work have been manageable. What does effective digital communication look like and what role does it play for your hybrid workforce? We tackle that question in this post. Engaging your employees is essential to attracting and retaining a strong workforce. And how
10 Tips for Great Internal Communications Storytelling
Apr 12, 2022
Humans love stories—always have, always will. By leveraging the power of storytelling for internal communications, you can take workplace engagement to the next level and win the hearts and minds of your employees. One day, while on a Backpacking trip, Dave Gilboa lost his glasses. As a young grad student, he couldn’t afford to replace
15 Ways Internal Communications is Driving Digital Transformation
Apr 8, 2022
Internal communications digital transformation helps businesses connect cutting-edge technology with the modern workforce. But for digital transformation to be a success, it requires a human-centred approach. Digital transformation offers employers cutting-edge solutions for simplifying and enhancing business operations and employee engagement. But like all change, digital transformation doesn’t come without its pitfalls. To ensure that
10 Best Email Tracking Software And Analytics Tools For Outlook
Apr 6, 2022
Not sure if your emails are being opened or read? If you have to ask, chances are the answer is no. Email tracking software can help you learn the strengths and weaknesses of your email strategy and multiply your email engagement. Email is the backbone of business communications. But most of the time, you’re left
How to Send Personalized Internal Emails to Employees in Outlook
Apr 1, 2022
Personalized email messages are your best shot at capturing the attention of your employees. We break down how to send personalized emails in Outlook to increase open rates and boost employee engagement. Over a million companies worldwide rely on Microsoft Outlook for their internal communications. But few are tapping into the power of Outlook email
Two-Way Communication: Importance and Best Practices
Mar 18, 2022
Two-way communication is crucial for building trust among employees, aligning company goals, and sustaining productivity. But how can companies successfully incorporate this type of communication in a remote world? We get to the bottom of this. Your business runs on communication, that much is certain. Messages are shared between staff, employers, clients, and dozens of
How To Communicate With Employees: 15 Creative Ways To Share Information
Mar 16, 2022
It’s getting more difficult to captivate employees’ attention. Virtual reality, social media, and countless digital devices add up to a whole lot of sensory overload. But as technology advances, there are also more opportunities to implement creative ways to communicate information to employees. Internal communication keeps employees grounded and connected. As a result, more companies
30+ Ways to Use ContactMonkey For Internal Communication
Mar 4, 2022
Between onboarding remote staff and engaging hybrid employees, today’s internal communicators have a lot on their plate. ContactMonkey’s all-in-one internal communications software was designed to help internal comms professionals face up to the challenges of a modern workplace. The COVID-19 pandemic showed us the power of communications technology when it came to connecting with our
SMS Text Messaging for Internal Employee Communications
Mar 2, 2022
The reality of a digitally-driven world is that employees spend a good part of the workday on their phone. With SMS employee communication, you can get more out of mobile use in the workplace. Today, employees spend nearly an hour a day on their mobile phones. Organizations that want to make information accessible and engaging
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,
How to Create an Effective Pulse Survey
Feb 17, 2022
Many business decisions rely on employee feedback. But let’s face it, getting your entire workforce to fill in a lengthy employee survey is no small task. That’s where pulse surveys come in. We’ll break down how to create a pulse survey and why they’re an essential part of your internal communications strategy. For too many
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
Anonymous Employee Surveys: How-To Guide
Jan 21, 2022
The bedrock of any effective internal communications strategy is authentic employee feedback. In order to gather honest and actionable employee insights, you first need to learn how to create anonymous surveys effectively. Whether your goal is to boost employee engagement, improve workplace retention, or enhance innovation, your strategy has to be informed by data. Making
Best Employee Safety Survey Questions + Templates
Jan 19, 2022
Workplace safety standards help employees feel comfortable and secure while they work. With the help of an employee safety survey, you can gauge how employees truly feel about your company’s safety standards, and address concerns. Workplace safety is absolutely essential for employees to be able to do their best work. But safety goes beyond the
40 Fun Employee Survey Questions To Increase Engagement
Jan 14, 2022
Surveys are a great way to learn from your employees. But long and tedious questionnaires are off-putting. Fun employee survey questions get your staff to open up and share in meaningful ways—a quality survey tool will help you get the job done. Surveys are essential to employee communication, engagement, and business optimization. But let’s face
Employee Wellness Surveys: Questions and Best Practices
Jan 4, 2022
Talking about mental health and wellness at work can be tough. An employee wellness survey helps normalize, and build conversations around staff wellbeing. It’s normal for employees to want to highlight their strengths in the workplace. Unfortunately, this mindset leads many to believe that if they reveal personal challenges, this will be seen as a
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
How to Measure Employee Happiness: 10 Strategies For 2025
Nov 30, 2021
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that happy employees are simply better to have by your side. Their energy and enthusiasm are infectious and they can make the dreariest workday a little brighter. But many are still baffled by how to measure employee happiness. Teams made up of happy employees don’t just succeed, they thrive. So