Everywhere I turn these days, conversations about allyship are taking place. The word “ally” pops up on social media, in professional bios, and at conferences. It has become woven into how we talk about our values and the kind of people we strive to be. The title of ally is often self-declared and spoken with confidence. At first, hearing someone call themselves an ally may feel reassuring and signal safety or solidarity. However, that promise often goes unfulfilled.

It may be the first day of spring, but summer will be here before we know it and summer brings with it a very important day: National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. 

National Indigenous Peoples Day is the perfect day to commemorate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit of Turtle Island and Inuit Nunangat!  We have a few tips and tricks to help you prepare for the best National Indigenous Peoples Day ever.

Internal communications is dynamic and requires strategic thinking, flexibility, consistency, transparency and the hero of building trust (drum roll please …) - two-way communication.  When done right, internal communications aligns employees and company goals, drives engagement, productivity and cohesion. 

Whether you’re stepping into a new job, changing roles in your organization or just feel like you’re hitting a wall in your internal communications role, don’t scroll too quickly. Let’s help you succeed with these four tips!