Internal communication plays a crucial role in the effective functioning of organizations. Most companies refer to it as a commonplace but it does not automatically mean that they are able to manage it properly. In practice, some misconceptions about internal communication are constantly repeated, which should be abandoned. HRcommunication.com pointed at the most commom internal communication myths.
Employees are not interested in information beyond their daily tasks
Employee satisfaction surveys actually show that employees want to be part of something bigger.
Employees are overloaded and do not want more information
In fact, employees want to have the opportunity to choose what to read themselves.
Employees are not business partners, they work only for money
If your employees are not your partners, you should change it. Knowledge of the broader context of their work ensures greater employee engagement.
Sensitive information should be specified only to managers
In fact, employers should share all the contextual information and allow employees to discuss them.
Information has value only for individuals, it dilutes in groups
Sharing information with employees means the possibility of further consideration of problems and finding solutions. Groups have more power in doing that.
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