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Feature spotlight: Microsoft 365 for the frontline

Microsoft 365 is a powerful tool. But it is primarily built for desk-based workers. However, when it comes to Microsoft 365 frontline workers (who are often

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12 best employee engagement strategies & tactics that work

There’s no magic wand to engage workers, only solid employee engagement strategies. Let’s find out what they are

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5 tips to improve collaboration among employees on the frontline

Here are five of the most effective ways to boost collaboration among employees in your company.

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Digital employee experience: definition, examples & guide

Your digital employee experience plays a crucial role in how productive and engaged your employees are. Learn to create an amazing virtual experience.

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The complete guide to frontline employee engagement

Yet, no matter how clear the correlation is, it’s not always as clear how to achieve frontline employee engagement.

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How to champion diversity in the workplace for frontline workers

Diversity in the workplace is an essential factor in frontline worker engagement and retention. Here are the top tips for improving diversity and inclusion.

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How to improve internal communication on the frontline: 10 tips to win

Learn how to improve internal communication with these 10 steps. Boost engagement, create a better culture, and boost the customer experience.

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6 frontline employee communication mistakes and how to avoid them

Frontline employee communication involves frequent hiccups. Let's look at the most common communication mistakes – and how you can fix them.

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Staffbase vs. Blink: which is best for you in 2022?

Your internal communications tools can use an update to engage employees in the new year. We compare Staffbase vs. Blink to see which is right for you.

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Communicating change in the workplace: 6 best practices

Communicating change is essential to get your workers to adopt a new organizational model or strategy. Here’s how to do it right.

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Yes, social intranets are still relevant — here's how to use one

A social intranet is a private, secure network that only your company’s employees can access, but it has the added benefits of social features.

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6 effective employee retention strategies in healthcare

Employee retention is crucial to the success of healthcare providers. Here are six employee retention strategies to help you retain your best talent.

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7 strategies that create happy customers and boost loyalty

Discover how you can create happy customers and increase loyalty by supporting your employees and setting strategic customer experience goals.

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Internet Vs intranet Vs extranet: The key differences

Learn the difference between internet, intranet, and extranet and discover how to use each for your business.

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What is an intranet? Definition, benefits, & FAQs

An intranet might sound like an outdated concept. That’s not entirely surprising, given that they predate the internet itself.

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10 best internal communication tools for 2024

Good internal communication is the glue that holds organizations together. It’s how you keep everyone in the loop, informing them of important updates and helping them to feel connected to your company.

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What is employee experience management?

Employees are the driving force of an organization. However, management of their employee experience often gets overlooked as businesses attempt to optimize their operations.

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Internal communications: definition, types, and importance

Discover what internal communications is, the differetnt types you can use and why it's vitally important.

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Introducing Journeys from Blink: Elevate your employee experience from day one

Introducing Journeys from Blink: a powerful new way to meet employee attrition and engagement challenges head-on.

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15 best employee experience software platforms

Discover 15 of the best employee experience software platforms available today and which one is right for you.

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How to build your employee experience strategy in 10 steps

When it comes to corporate buzzwords, employee experience has been up there as one of the most popular in recent years

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Employee experience: what, why, and how to improve

Discover what employee experience is, why it's important and how you can improve it in your business.

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6 employee engagement best practices for 2023

Discover 6 employee engagement best practices to guide your employee engagement efforts and create an engaged workforce.

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Healthcare’s 90-day retention opportunity

What does it take to engage healthcare employees and ensure better healthcare retention rates from the first 90 days through to retirement?

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Our panel's practical advice for frontline stress and wellbeing

The Shift went live on Thursday April 20th, hosting an 'Ask Me Anything' session on the topic of frontline stress and wellbeing. Ahead of the event, we asked

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What is frontline digital inclusion and why is it essential?

Frontline digital inclusion should be a business imperative. Find out why — and how to achieve it — in this guide.

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Employee engagement vs employee experience: what’s the connection?

It's less about employee experience vs employee engagement and more about how one leads to the other. Here's why.

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11 best employee engagement conferences to attend in 2023

HR professionals have plenty of employee engagement conferences to choose from. Here, we list the best across the US, UK, and beyond.

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Employee Engagement Summit 2023, April 19, London

The Employee Engagement Summit is Europe's largest employee engagement conference — and it's coming back to London on April 19, 2023.

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7 best practices for managing frontline employees

Discover seven frontline management best practices to keep engagement high and your team empowered.

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A frontline engagement conversation with home health ops expert, Ian Gordon

Throughout his career, he has also led large frontline organizations and created environments where employees thrived, and customers were highly satisfied. As

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How to Conduct Your First Employee Engagement Survey

Ready to conduct your first employee engagement survey? Our guide has everything you’ll need. Read now.

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Introducing Surveys on Blink: a new survey tool that's frontline first

Say hello to Surveys from Blink: the quick and easy way to gain actionable feedback from your frontline workforce, helping you deliver your best employee experience.

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7 Employee Engagement KPIs for Frontline Managers

Here are the top 7 employee engagement KPIs you need to track and improve.

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8 frontline employee engagement trends for 2023

Driving frontline employee engagement has never been easy - but it's never been more important. Find out the top trends to watch in 2023.

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New guide: Frontline Employee Engagement in 2023

Download 'Frontline Employee Engagement in 2023: the leader’s guide to strong teams in tough times' to get a head start in the new year.

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Digital Transformation in Logistics

Discover what digital transformation looks like in the logistics industries, the main blockers and the big HR benefits.

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What is the "Frontline Connection Gap"?

Every leader in an organization that has frontline workforce has likely experienced the 'frontline connection gap' - but what is it?

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Which Employee Engagement Framework Should You Use?

Discover the different types of employee engagement frameworks & which one you should use.

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The Vital Role HR Plays In Employee Engagement

Discover the important role HR plays in supporting employee engagement.

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How To Create an Employee Engagement Strategy

Looking for a place to start in creating your employee engagement strategy? Our 7 step process covers everything you need to consider.

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Employee retention in healthcare — retention-boosting insights for home health teams

The healthcare sector is suffering. Find out how to drive employee retention in healthcare today with our expert guide.

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Why & How To Empower Frontline Employees

Discover why you should empower frontline employees and 7 ways you can do just that.

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The 7 key employee engagement trends in healthcare

We breakdown the 7 most important employee engagement trends in healthcare you need to know about.

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6 unforeseen benefits of DX in manufacturing

What are the benefits of digital transformation in manufacturing? Read our guide for a handy intro.

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How to choose employee experience tools that drive HR goals

Wondering exactly how to choose employee experience tools that will drive your HR goals? Read our guide today.

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Your Guide To Deskless Worker Team Communication

Wondering how to communicate better with your deskless workers? Our guide explores the key things you need to do.

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Frontline safety: a short guide for leaders

Delivering frontline safety is a critical leadership responsibility, but a challenging one. Here are four key pieces of advice to follow.

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31 Employee Engagement Statistics To Know in 2023

Looking for the latest employee engagement statistics in 2022? We breakdown the top 31 in our expert guide. Read now.

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How to measure employee engagement with 10 methods

Retaining your frontline workers largely depends on how engaged they are. Blink shows you how to measure employee engagement for your organization.

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Why frontline engagement projects are just another empty party

We all know why we’re here. Frontline workers are quitting en masse: more than 55% of the US frontline left their posts in 2021. With many contributing factors, employee engagement remains an important part of the solution.

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22 Best Employee Engagement Tools To Consider In 2023

We look at the top 22 employee enagagement tools you can use in 2023. You'll get a good overview and some real user reviews.

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5 communication strategies for better employee engagement

Good communication is key to employee engagement. Discover 5 communication strategies that you can leverage to improve employee engagement in the workplace.

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7 best knowledge-sharing platforms to consider

Employees can use a knowledge-sharing platform to find answers to common questions. Here are the best six knowledge-sharing platforms in 2023.

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The best way to manage your remote workforce

What is remote workforce management, how can it benefit your business and what technology should you be looking for? Our guide helps you figure out the basics

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Essential guide to BYOD policy for employers

A bring your own device, or BYOD policy, offers cost savings and flexibility. Here’s how to overcome potential security concerns to make it work for your business

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Your guide to employee empowerment in the workplace

Employee empowerment motivates your workforce and encourages them to go the extra mile. Here’s how you can build a culture of empowerment in your workplace

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A complete guide to employee recognition programs

All you need to know to get started with employee recognition programs, including recognition ideas, strategy and the best software tools to support you

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Employee voice in the workplace

What do we mean by ‘employee voice’ and how can we harness it to build a productive, engaged workplace where everyone feels listened to?

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19 best productivity apps for 2023

Our definitive list of the best productivity apps in 2022, including project management, time management, collaboration, employee engagement and more

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How to create a successful digital transformation roadmap

Everything you need to know about creating a strong digital transformation roadmap, with advice on identifying key goals, budgeting and more

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What is mobile workforce management?

A complete guide to mobile workforce management for those managing newly remote and hybrid teams, as well as more traditional mobile workforces.

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6 amazing employee appreciation ideas that your staff will love

Use these employee appreciation ideas to boost staff retention and increase employee engagement across your business, from the frontline to HQ

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A quick guide to talent retention

All you need to know about talent retention including what it is, how to create talent retention strategies and why it’s so important post COVID.

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Digital transformation for healthcare: 2023 and beyond

What does the future hold for digital transformation for healthcare? Here’s what to expect, and how to continue your digital transformation in the long term

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The complete guide to employee productivity

What is employee productivity and how do you measure it? Use this complete guide to improve employee productivity across your frontline, remote and hybrid teams.

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How to build and structure your internal communications team

As business strategy evolves, your internal communications team needs to adapt to support new tools and practices. Learn how to bridge silos and build in-house capacity.

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Frontline leadership training: 5 tips to improve managing front line employees

Developing leaders on the front line is crucial to employee engagement and productivity. Ensure effective frontline leadership training with these solid tips.

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7 Best Practices For Managing Remote Teams & Employees

Virtual team management can be challenging. Here are the best practices you can put to practice for managing remote teams.

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Why team building is important in the workplace

Discover why team building is important for all organizations, whether your teams are virtual, hybrid, or in-person.

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7 effective team building activities to engage your workforce

Looking for the best indoor, outdoor, and virtual team building activities to boost collaboration and productivity? We’ve got you covered.

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Work as a team: 7 teamwork skills for epic collaboration in the workplace

Learn what it takes to work as a team, and the teamwork skills that lead to competitive advantages for your business.

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7 effective ways to boost employee morale in 2023

Workplace motivation has a direct impact on collaboration, engagement, and productivity. Learn how to boost employee morale in your business.

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The importance of open communication in the workplace

With a rising remote and frontline workforce all over the globe, open communication is more important than ever. Keep reading to learn why.

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Blink vs. Workplace by Meta: comparison for 2022

Trying to find the Workplace alternative for your modern mobile workforce? See how Blink and Workplace by Meta compare and decide for yourself.

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How to streamline cross-functional collaboration across teams

Not encouraging cross-functional collaboration can hinder your employees’ productivity and business performance. Here’s all you need to know.

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Blink vs. Unily: a detailed comparison for 2023

Wading through intranet features to find your winner is tough. Find how the two software compare and see if Blink is the right Unily alternative for you.

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10 tips for effective & successful project management

Successful project management requires you to be communicative and solution-focused. Blink shares five tips to help you be an effective project manager.

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7 ways to boost employee happiness and well-being

Happy workers are highly productive and engaged at work. Discover how to ensure employee happiness and well-being in your company.

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Interact vs. Blink: your detailed comparison for 2023

Exploring different internal comms tools? Read our Interact vs. Blink comparison to discover which internal communications tool is best for you.

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10 characteristics & qualities of a good leader in the workplace with examples

Good leadership in the workplace is crucial for the long-term success of your organization. Blink unpicks 10 characteristics of a good leader.

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Dynamic Signal vs. Blink: which should you use?

Looking for communications software options for your organization? Check out Dynamic Signal vs. Blink's key differences and similarities to make your choice.

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16 key drivers of employee engagement in the workplace

What can you do to build a workplace culture that keeps workers inspired? The answer lies in the following drivers of employee engagement.

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Speakap vs. Blink: which is best for you in 2023?

Find out the major differences and similarities between Speakap vs. Blink to see which employee communication software is right for your organization.

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10 effective organizational communication strategies for the modern workplace

Discover the best organizational communication strategies to improve business operations and bring workers together in the new work-from-anywhere world.

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10 online collaboration activities for remote teams

Discover simple but effective online collaboration activities and exercises that can help your remote workforce improve performance and team spirit.

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The top 5 internal communication trends you need to know in 2022

Internal communication trends constantly evolve to meet the demands of the industry. Here are the only 5 you need to know in 2022.

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Beekeeper vs. Blink: a detailed comparison for 2023

To keep your frontline workforce engaged, you need the right tools. We compare Beekeeper vs. Blink to see which mobile-first app fits your needs.

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30 best apps for frontline workers (whatever your industry)

Looking for the best employee apps for frontline workers? Whether you're in transport, hospitality, retail, education or HR, we've got you covered.

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7 benefits of switching to unified communications (and UCaaS)

Unified communications is not just another over-hyped buzzword. The benefits of unified communications are real. And this post will break them down for you.

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6 little-known employee engagement challenges (and how to overcome them)

Organizations face employee engagement challenges due to several reasons. Here’s how to overcome the barriers to high productivity.

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Actimo vs. Blink: a complete comparison for 2022

Find the best internal employee communication platform for your organization’s needs in this comparison between Actimo vs. Blink.

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The 8 modern intranet features your company needs

A list of modern intranet features your company needs to thrive today. From secure chat to a CMS, make sure your intranet is effective.

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How a modern intranet can transform your marketing department

Choosing an intranet for marketing can be difficult. Discover the features you need to boost productivity, connect departments, and lower workload.

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Top 16 internal communication blogs to follow today

There's no shortage of internal communication blogs to stay updated on the latest trends and insights. Here’s our list of best of the best.

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The Ultimate Internal Communication Style Guide

For a consistent, high-quality employee experience, an internal communication style guide is a must. Learn how to create one fast.

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The 5 best employee engagement apps for 2023

The best employee engagement apps help your business reduce churn, increase productivity and simplify your work process. Which one is best for your company?

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The best intranet CMS software in 2023

As most of your company’s vital documents live online, find out which intranet CMS software you should be using to boost engagement and productivity.

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The 7 best employee engagement training programs

Check out these top employee engagement training programs for managers that can have a powerful effect throughout your organization.

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Employee journey maps: 5 expert tips

Read 5 expert tips to create better employee journey maps. We’ll go over how to use this tool to improve employee engagement and learn from your workers.

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Blink vs. Workplace by Meta: comparison for 2022

Trying to find the Workplace alternative for your modern mobile workforce? See how Blink and Workplace by Meta compare and decide for yourself.

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