This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center based on the original study. Dr. Laura Lemon and Dr. Matthew VanDyke examined how employees at research-intensive universities used communication to make sense of their engagement experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, they explored employee engagement experiences during this unprecedented, challenging time when there … Continue reading Why Pros Should Consider Employee Engagement and Burnout in Crisis Plans
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This blog is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center (OCRC) “Now more than ever, decision-makers can’t act alone; they must bring diverse perspectives to the table and ensure that those voices are fully heard” (Fletcher et al., 2023, para 2). Dissent originates from the Latin dissentire, meaning “feeling apart” (Kassing, 1997). “Dissent” in … Continue reading How Can Organizations Manage Employee Dissent? →
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center Integral analyzed the current state of the U.S. workplace and how employees feel about it. An online survey of 2,004 full-time employed adults in the U.S. was conducted from June 13 – 26, 2023. Key findings include: 1.) 80% of Gen Z respondents described their … Continue reading Do Employee and Corporate Values Align? →
Grammarly and The Harris Poll explored the state of business communication and how generative AI plays a role in challenges such as privacy, bias, and productivity. An online survey of 1,002 full-time employees and 253 business leaders was conducted from Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, 2023. The study also referenced two studies from October 2021 … Continue reading How Has Generative AI Impacted Workplace Communication? →
This blog is provided by the IPR Digital Media Research Center Artificial intelligence (AI) has made a transformative impact on public relations practices. From the traditional adoption of AI in media monitoring and social media sentiment analysis, to the rapid development of generative AI in recent years, public relations professionals and organizational leaders are urged … Continue reading Can Corporate Social Responsibility Instill Warmth in Artificial Intelligence? →
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center The Survey Center on American Life analyzed how Americans’ work plays a role in their self identity and explored whether work gives people a sense of purpose. A survey of 5,037 American adults was conducted in June 2022. Key findings include: 1.) 81% of … Continue reading Identity and Fit in the Workplace →
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center Dr. Yufan Sunny Qin and colleagues researched how CEO vision communication can influence employee engagement and, in turn, increase their willingness to help achieve the organization’s goals. CEO vision communication was defined as “describing the desired big picture of the organization, articulating organizational values, … Continue reading How is the “Bigger Picture” Communicated to Employees? →
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center The public relations discipline has made great strides in advancing internal public relations scholarship and the antecedents of employee engagement. Researchers have investigated how corporate social responsibility (Duthler & Dhanesh, 2018); leadership (Meng & Berger, 2019); employee voice (Ruck, Welch, & Menara, 2017); and … Continue reading How Internal Communications Needs Differ by Industry →
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center Dr. Hilke Steenkamp and Dr. Ganga Dhanesh examined strategies used by organizations to maintain relationships with employees in remote or hybrid workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers conducted 13 in-person or online in-depth interviews March – May 2022 with communications and human resources … Continue reading How to Build Relationships with Employees in Times of Crisis →
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center and the IPR Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion based on the original study Dr. Maira Ezerins and colleagues examined the state of the neurodivergent workforce. They aimed to bridge the gap between the realms of autism theory and management theory, ultimately offering actionable … Continue reading Autism and Employment: A Review of the “New Frontier” of Diversity Research →
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center Mental Health America studied the state of employees’ mental health and well-being in the U.S. and analyzed best practices for mentally healthy work environments. A survey of 25,948 workers across 17 U.S. industries was conducted in 2023. Key findings include: 1.) 76% of respondents said … Continue reading Majority of U.S. Workers Feel Emotionally and Mentally Safe at Work →
As the world becomes increasingly polarized and experiences turmoil, scholars have envisioned different ways that public relations can contribute to the common good. For example, Shen and Jiang (2021) renewed the call for a community approach to public relations, echoing the proposition by Kruckeberg and Starck (1988) that public relations should be about restoring and … Continue reading The Role of Identity in Internal Community Development →