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Scottish Sun
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Moaning Scot Gov civil servants in fresh quit threat over working in office just TWO DAYS a week
Scroll down to read some of the civil servants' moans SHIRKING FROM HOME Moaning Scot Gov civil servants in fresh quit threat over working in office just TWO DAYS a week Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHINING civil servants have threatened to quit and boasted about being able to pet their cat amid moves to cut working from home. The fresh round of moaning comes as Nats chiefs demand they return to the office for just two days a week. Sign up for the Politics newsletter Sign up 3 Workers shared their gripes in messages unearthed by Scottish Tories from the Scottish Government's internal messaging site Viva Engage. Credit: Getty 3 Some claimed that coming back in to work could hamper them having a family or getting a pet, Credit: Getty Grumbling penpushers also raised concerns about staff who had moved to England thanks to work-from-home rules. They also highlighted the benefits of being able to stand up and smell the fresh air. Just weeks ago The Scottish Sun revealed how civil servants demanded the reopening of a long-shuttered swimming pool at a government office and a pay rise over cutting their days at home. Others claimed coming back in to work would hamper them having a family or getting a pet, while others suggested their human rights may be breached. In new messages, unearthed by Scottish Tories from the Scottish Government's internal messaging site Viva Engage, officials continued griping. One bragged not being in the office allowed their 'furry little HR advisor' to 'check in on me in the morning' — attaching an image of their cat. 3 New messages reveal the whinges of civil servants Another said: 'I know some colleagues who don't actually live in Scotland any more, so are they going to still be WFH full time? 'They are not going to travel up from England a few times a week to come into the office are they?' Stephen Kerr, employment spokesman for the Scottish Tories, slammed the fresh batch of complaints. He said: 'Hardworking Scots will give short shrift to civil servants throwing their toys out the pram about having to go back to the office. 'If that is all it takes for some to say they will leave, then you question what value they were adding to workforce productivity anyway.' Woke Scottish Government staff demanded POOL & pay rise to return to office for just TWO days a week We told earlier this month how top civil servant Joe Griffin - now on a £180,000 salary - was blasted for moaning about his long working days He also joked to a colleague about being distracted from playing the video game Tetris.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rethinking Internal Communication for the Modern Office
By Nikhil Bhardwaj Internal Communication (IC) is often mistaken as a tactical function reserved for transactional updates and routine announcements. But in truth, it is the cultural heartbeat of an organisation. It has the power to unite dispersed teams, strengthen shared purpose, and drive strategy with clarity and conviction. In a world where hybrid work is no longer the exception but the norm, internal communication is no longer just a support function—it is a strategic imperative. The Shifting Role of IC Once viewed as an administrative adjunct to HR or administration, internal communication is today evolving into a leadership function, especially when clubbed with External communication. Ideally, the communications mandate, both external and internal, should be with one leader so that there is a good interplay between the two, and strategic priorities can be best handled, as well as external realities and industry news communicated effectively within the organisation. Internal Communication plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience, building leadership credibility, supporting change management, and reinforcing an organisation's values at scale. Great organisations are not built on processes alone. They are built on belief, and belief is built through communication. When IC works well, it goes beyond informing. It aligns, it energises, and it makes people feel seen and heard. Though organisations have varied designs and forms, ideally, the corporate communications function should report directly to the CEO or sit close to top leadership. When communication is strategic, not reactive, it becomes a competitive advantage. Be it External or internal. Focus on Message, Not Medium Today's workplaces are saturated with platforms, emails, chats, intranets (web and app), virtual townhalls, digital noticeboards, collaborative tools, and more. Each of them serves a purpose. But platforms are not the strategy. They are just enablers. Let us consider a few examples: Organisation-wide emails: Still widely used but often overlooked due to inbox fatigue. Relevance and brevity matter more than meeting tools like Teams or Zoom: Great for collaboration, but not ideal for platforms like Yammer, Viva Engage, Workplace or Slack: Useful for dialogue but often suffer from low adoption or fatigue due to fragmentation of apps: Basically, used as portal apps for apps that matter, like attendance or business/utility apps, etc. Instead of chasing the next best tool, what truly works is clarity of intent. Who are we speaking to? Why should they care? What do we want them to feel or do? The medium is important, but the message must lead. Crafting Formats That Resonate A blanket approach rarely works. Different demographics respond to different formats. A good IC strategy speaks to employees in the way they prefer to be communicated with. Some formats that are gaining traction include: Leadership/industry-specific podcasts for passive engagement during commutes or memes, and short explainers for younger audiences who process visual cues newsletters or desk drops that create a tactile moment in a digital world. Digital newsletters are gaining popularity, thanks to their much lower cost, ease and speed of distribution. Be it flipbooks or HTML ones, but printed ones seem to be more popular. Remember, artefacts of communication are essential!QR-linked video messages (in addition to email links) that provide instant access to stories in motion. Plus, people love QR codes. Short reels that tease or amplify key campaigns and drive engagement with longer content. The format is not just a vehicle; it carries the tone and emotion of the message. What Gets Measured, Gets Improved It is tempting to judge communication by how often it is sent. But frequency is not effectiveness. True success lies in engagement. Open rates, click-throughs, feedback polls, and even passive sentiment analysis can reveal what resonates and what does not. A recent report by Gallagher's State of the Sector 2024 shows that only 42 per cent of organisations consistently measure IC effectiveness. Yet, 74 per cent cite employee engagement as a top priority. There appears to be a disconnect between intent and insight. Metrics matter not for vanity but for direction. They help us listen better. Building a Culture of Conversation Internal communication should never be a monologue. The most impactful organisations do not just cascade messages from the top. They foster a culture where feedback, dialogue, and stories from the grassroots are valued just as much as leadership messages. From leadership blogs, video interactions, and cross-functional spotlights to user-generated content from employees, IC has the power to celebrate the everyday and spotlight the extraordinary. And when employees feel heard and represented, they are more likely to be engaged, productive, and loyal, especially when content is co-created along with them. Because ultimately, IC is not about channels or campaigns. It is about people. And when people feel connected, included, and inspired, they bring their best selves to work. Internal communication is not just a department. It is a mindset. One that sees employees not as audiences to be managed, but as co-creators of culture. One that values simplicity over jargon , conversation over instruction, and authenticity over polish. When done right, internal communication does not just transmit information. It transforms intent into action. It gives voice to purpose. And it becomes the quiet force behind extraordinary workplaces. (The author is head – corporate communications, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance. Opinions are personal.)
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Digital Workplace Analytics Provider SWOOP Analytics Welcomes New Director of Sales
NEW YORK, May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It is with great pleasure digital workplace analytics provider SWOOP Analytics welcomes Jon Cox as the company's Director of Sales. Jon joins SWOOP Analytics with more than 20 years of sales experience across the financial services and technology industries, most recently leading the sales team at The Bot Platform. He is also a qualified coach and mentor, and his passion is to help people grow their business. "I love to use data to drive decisions and actions, so I'm excited to be part of a company that's using data to help organizations measure the effectiveness of their communication and collaboration," Jon said. "We've got great customers, an amazing product, and a team of subject matter experts here at SWOOP Analytics. "I'm excited to be here helping get our proposition in front of more comms professionals." SWOOP Analytics CEO Cai Kjaer said he was thrilled to welcome Jon to the SWOOP Analytics team. "Jon brings with him decades of sales and business development experience and will help SWOOP Analytics capitalize on its substantial growth potential," Kjaer said. "We're thrilled to have Jon on the team and we look forward to him helping to grow our business." SWOOP Analytics offers analytics for Microsoft M365, Microsoft Teams, Viva Engage and SharePoint intranet, focusing on digital behaviors and relationships to help customers get the most from their digital tools. If you're searching for an analytics solution to your internal or corporate communications and digital workplace, please reach out to Jon at View source version on Contacts For more information, or to arrange a media interview, please contact: SWOOP Analytics Director, North America, Coco Molina on 425-503-8460 or Jon Cox at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Digital Workplace Analytics Provider SWOOP Analytics Welcomes New Director of Sales
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It is with great pleasure digital workplace analytics provider SWOOP Analytics welcomes Jon Cox as the company's Director of Sales. 'Jon brings with him decades of sales and business development experience and will help SWOOP Analytics capitalize on its substantial growth potential,' said CEO Cai Kjaer. Share Jon joins SWOOP Analytics with more than 20 years of sales experience across the financial services and technology industries, most recently leading the sales team at The Bot Platform. He is also a qualified coach and mentor, and his passion is to help people grow their business. 'I love to use data to drive decisions and actions, so I'm excited to be part of a company that's using data to help organizations measure the effectiveness of their communication and collaboration,' Jon said. 'We've got great customers, an amazing product, and a team of subject matter experts here at SWOOP Analytics. 'I'm excited to be here helping get our proposition in front of more comms professionals.' SWOOP Analytics CEO Cai Kjaer said he was thrilled to welcome Jon to the SWOOP Analytics team. 'Jon brings with him decades of sales and business development experience and will help SWOOP Analytics capitalize on its substantial growth potential,' Kjaer said. 'We're thrilled to have Jon on the team and we look forward to him helping to grow our business.' SWOOP Analytics offers analytics for Microsoft M365, Microsoft Teams, Viva Engage and SharePoint intranet, focusing on digital behaviors and relationships to help customers get the most from their digital tools. If you're searching for an analytics solution to your internal or corporate communications and digital workplace, please reach out to Jon at
