November 20, 2013

As a communicator you have the power to help your leadership make an immediate and lasting impact on new employees. So, spread the love with frequent and concise messages about your company.

November 18, 2013

Ok, so doing these seven things will result in some pretty poor employee experiences, but do some of these ring true with communication you've seen or maybe even written? Use language such as: the best, earth-shattering, life-changing in every email Write rambling sentences that don't convey messages Be uninspiring Never share the company strategy, corporate or financial issues Don't connect the dots between employee work and company strategy Have managers communicate only when they are giving bad news Discourage employees from participating in social media We've found in The Employee Experience Survey that employees need and value clear communications about what their companies are doing and the decisions that are being made, all of which strengthens their feelings of engagement.

November 15, 2013

Check out our latest collections of Inklings to start your weekend off! From inspirational stories to thought-provoking questions, there's something in here for everyone.

November 11, 2013

Last month Dave Eggers published his latest novel, The Circle. I immediately geeked out when I saw it – Eggers is not only the author of one of my most favorite books, What is the What, he’s also the founder of 826 Valencia, a fantastic San Francisco non-profit that encourages literacy skills in kids.

November 8, 2013

It's almost the weekend! Kick it off with some bits of brilliance from around the web this week: 5 TED talks to help you work smarter- Got a few spare minutes?

November 1, 2013

Happy November to all of our followers! If last night's Halloween treats didn't satisfy your sweet tooth then check out these flavorful articles!

October 30, 2013

As a new Brilliant Inkie, I wanted to provide some insight on employee engagement from the inside. I've had several jobs and internships, and I have to say that I've definitely felt the most engaged here.

October 25, 2013

Happy Friday, Brilliant Blog readers! We hope you enjoy these bright ideas from around the web this week: 8 ways to energize each morning- Try these energy hacks to start your day right and keep that momentum going!

October 15, 2013

Ricky Gervais may not be the first person you'd think of to glean valuable advice about how to communicate authentically. But a recent video interview with the comedian courtesy of Fast Company highlights some valuable lessons on how to write and communicate in meaningful ways.

October 11, 2013

We hope you are all enjoying your Friday! Kick off the weekend with these bits of brilliance from around the web this week: What multitasking does to your brain- Multitasking affects your ability to learn, concentrate, and be nice to people.

October 4, 2013

Happy Friday Everyone! Now that our new blog is up and running, we thought we would share some bright ideas that caught our eye this week.

October 2, 2013

The best jobs I've ever had were the ones where I felt like a part of the team the moment I walked through the door. For starters, I was actually welcomed on Day One by department colleagues – people had been told I was joining and came over to meet me, I was included in meetings, and someone had made reservations and took me to lunch.