From the Comms Cupboard

Change programmes rely on good, transparent communication. John and Shaun focus on the steps that mitigate the impact of organisational change. They discuss the importance of company values, honesty, avoiding business-speak, Milky Bars and holding on to valuable people. Produced by Shaun Weston Media. Music by CyrilNikitin, Music Standard Licence.

What do we do with the insight we gather, and what role do comms professionals play in ensuring good insight is shared? John and Shaun discuss the ins and outs. What can we learn about ourselves from company surveys, and what can we do better by learning from other companies? It's good to learn from others! Produced by Shaun Weston Media. Music by CyrilNikitin, Music Standard Licence.

Kick off the new year with a few tips about tools. John and Shaun come up with a couple of ideas, and about how comms can help spread the word. Notion is suggested as a way to build a company wiki, as well as tools such as Google Docs, Microsoft Teams, Slack and the power of iPads. Produced by Shaun Weston Media. Music by CyrilNikitin, Music Standard Licence.

John and Shaun recorded a brief message to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! Love from the Comms Cupboard! See you in 2021! x

When bullying reveals its ugly face in the workplace, what do we do? John and Shaun discuss stats, signs and potential comms solutions. Bullying and banter often go hand in hand – it's about our behaviour. But there are many types of bullying, and different ways to interpret what it actually looks like. Business leaders need to prevent good people leaving within a year, so how do they enforce company values? The comms team comes to the rescue! Produced by Shaun Weston Media. Music by CyrilNikitin, Music Standard Licence.

As we get older, is it easy to stay fresh and hungry? John and Shaun believe it’s important to be adaptable more than ever. And with relatively unforeseen events such as a pandemic, a well as the relentless pace of technological change, there’s never been a better time to stay on top of your game. Produced by Shaun Weston Media. Music by CyrilNikitin, Music Standard Licence.

How do we look after our colleagues' well-being without insulting them or affecting our own happiness? John and Shaun float a few theories of their own. This show may include the words fat, grumble and humdinger. Produced by Shaun Weston Media. Music by CyrilNikitin, Music Standard Licence.

Working at home doesn't have to be tedious. John and Shaun discuss ways to battle remote fatigue that you might eventually take back to the office. You never know, you may communicate better! There are definitely lessons to take from at-home work life, but recognising what they are could be difficult. Produced by Shaun Weston Media. Music by CyrilNikitin, Music Standard Licence.

Does it matter if your boss isn't actually the person writing those inspiring messages to the troops? John and Shaun suggest it's about a good leader-comms relationship. It's easy to accuse your CEO of not really knowing what's going on, but perhaps it's a case of someone else having better communications skills to make up for it. Of course, like everything, it's never that simple. Produced by Shaun Weston Media. Music by CyrilNikitin, Music Standard Licence.

It's really important for businesses to back things up properly, but many employees still aren't doing it right. John and Shaun discuss why companies don't have a good plan B, or if they do, why many employees still don't get it. Is it about how we communicate the importance of backing up, and making things non-technical for technophobes? Perhaps, and it may also be something to do with working remotely on rubbish company laptops! Produced by Shaun Weston Media. Music by CyrilNikitin, Music Standard Licence.