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Plus, automating your comms, 12 employee engagement ideas, & start thriving in your internal comms role

| View in browser OCTOBER 20, 2025 01 Templates & timing tips to simplify open enrollment 👌   If open enrollment season has you staring at a blank screen (), this blog has your back. You'll get: Plug-and-play message templates for every stage — from kickoff emails to nudges and last-call reminders Practical tips for timing, tone, and clarity so your comms stay consistent and human Get the templates 02 Automate your comms without losing the human touch   Automation doesn’t have to feel robotic. Done well, it actually makes your messages feel even more personal. Whether it’s onboarding, milestone celebrations, or recurring updates, automation frees you up to focus on storytelling and strategy instead of manual sends.   This quick article by Bo Breuklander highlights how tools like Journeys help internal comms teams deliver the right message to the right people at the right time, automagically. 🪄   Read more 03 12 employee engagement ideas to build connection 💙   Keeping employees engaged doesn’t have to mean forced fun or, "ughhh, another Zoom happy hour?" This list is packed with creative, low-lift ideas that genuinely build connection — whether your team’s in-office, hybrid, or fully remote.   A quick win: Host a healthy recipe swap! Invite employees to share favorite dishes, swap ideas, and vote on top picks in a designated #food Slack or Teams channel. 😋   Read more 04 How to thrive in your internal comms role when you sit on the marketing team    We’ve said it before — internal comms and marketing are stronger together. Sitting under marketing gives internal comms access to the storytelling power, creative resources, and channel strategy that already drive external brand success. It’s also the best way to align messaging inside and out, keeping tone, visuals, and values consistent across every touchpoint.   This post dives into how to make that partnership thrive — from setting shared goals to protecting space for employee-focused strategy. Start thriving in your role 05 Fresh ideas to strengthen your employer brand ✨   Your employer brand is the story your employees live and tell every day. This guide shares practical ways to bring that story to life both inside and outside your company!   A few ideas worth stealing: Spotlight real employees! Share their career growth stories or day-in-the-life moments. Align internal + external messaging! What people see online should reflect what they feel at work. Make recognition public! Shoutouts and success stories show your culture in action. Stay authentic! Glossy marketing is forgettable... genuine voices resonate. More ideas here! Your weekly meme:   A positive, practical newsletter about internal comms curated by the team at Workshop Workshop Software Inc., 1229 Millwork Avenue, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68102, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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