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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.

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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 ... Read more

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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.
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As your business grows, so does the number of daily emails you have to send and receive. Our list of the best email management software tools will help you optimize every part of your email workflow. Your business is built on communication. Whether you’re communicating with executives, managers, employees, contractors, or your customers, an effective ... Read more

Why You Should Engage Employees with Surveys: 10 Key Benefits

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?

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

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How to Send and Share Employee Newsletters to Microsoft Teams Automatically

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?

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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.