Let's hit the books 🎒

Hey there! It’s me, Heather, filling in for Greg this week. I can’t believe it’s already that time of year…summer is almost over and school is starting up. Although our classroom days may be behind us, it's a great time to embrace the spirit of learning and fresh starts.

Back-to-school season means workers with kids may be feeling the heat right now, but one recent piece suggests a few ways company culture and policies can support them. And in other news, an ADP exec has called for companies to stop treating employees like seventh graders, and she may have a point.

We’ll also talk open enrollment announcements, mobile comms strategies, meeting pet peeves, and an underutilized source for internal content. Let’s dive in!

An OEP FYI ✍️

It’s hard to believe, but for those in the US, open enrollment season will be here before you know it. This article features tips and tools to make planning your open enrollment period comms a breeze.

Seasonal support 🧑🏫

Back-to-school season can be difficult for working parents, but there are several ways companies can make it easier. Flexibility, a culture that emphasizes work-life balance, and listening to employees are all key. 

Supercharge your comms content 💥

You may be missing out on an intranet content goldmine: user-generated content. Content from coworkers promotes engagement, diversity, and knowledge-sharing. Here’s how to encourage it at your organization.

Meeting maladies 🤦

A new survey found 93% of employees have complaints about meetings. Tardiness, interruptions, and too many attendees are common issues. Respondents also admitted to bad meeting behavior—27% report multitasking and 7% report zoning out during meetings.

We're all adults here...right? 👀

ADP Talent Chief Amy Leschke-Kahle thinks too many employers are treating their workers like middle schoolers, especially when it comes to RTO. She calls for companies to experiment with new ways to balance business needs and employees’ desire for flexible work.

Mobile mastery 📱

Mobile is a powerful channel for employee comms, but it can be hard to know how to use it. This handy resource has expert advice on developing a mobile strategy that gets your messaging across and promotes engagement.

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