The Crucial Role of 'Why' in Effective Workplace Communication

HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Nina Kontos, Senior Director of Global Internal Communications, Employee Experience & Learning at Axonius. Nina draws from her diverse background to provide fresh perspectives on fostering an engaged, informed workforce to discuss the crucial role of 'Why' in effective workplace communication.

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Introduction and overview

00:20 - Personal journey: from New Yorker to wine enthusiast

01:06 - The start in corporate America: sociology to public relations

02:12 - Google experience: internal comms and leadership roles

03:00 - Role at Axonius: global internal comms and employee experience

03:27 - Leadership, people practices, and communication: the three-legged stool

04:03 - Prioritizing key areas in a growing company

04:38 - Effective change management and communication strategies

05:07 - The importance of the 'why' in workplace communication

06:03 - Adapting communication to different audiences

07:01 - Benefits communication: making it clear and relatable

08:54 - Using technology for personalized employee experiences

10:03 - Humanizing corporate communication

11:00 - Managing communications in a remote work environment

12:03 - The role of HR in enhancing employee engagement

13:30 - Integrating consistency in company communications

14:01 - Building effective people practices and employee experience

15:03 - Overcoming challenges in remote team management

16:00 - The future of HR and employee experience

17:00 - Personalizing the employee journey with technology

18:50 - Implementing new health benefits and overcoming challenges

20:00 - Evolving role of HR in employee health and well-being

22:00 - Navigating the noise: effective communication in HR

23:00 - Closing remarks and key takeaways

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