Internal Communications

Guides, strategies, and tools for effective internal communication across your entire workforce.

The pre-shift briefing problem: why it doesn't reach the whole floor

A pre-shift briefing only reaches people in the room. Here's why that's a bigger employee engagement problem than it looks, and how to fix it.

Employee engagement is at its lowest since 2020. Here’s how to run a pre-launch comms campaign that actually works

Frontline engagement launches succeed or fail on comms strategy, not technology, and this piece lays out five levers using AG Barr's 92% two-week adoption as proof.

Building for growth: Why a connected frontline matters

How Shake Shack is helping connect, engage, and empower its frontline teams as the business continues to scale

Restaurant employee communication app vs. software: what's the difference (and which you need)

"App" or "software"? Here's what actually matters when choosing restaurant employee communication technology, and what to look for either way.

Running a multi-concept restaurant group: what actually needs to be company-wide

Running more than one restaurant concept? Here's what should be company-wide versus concept-specific, and how to structure it without a constant fight.

The “unofficial” comms calendar no one tells you about

Your internal comms calendar may be full. But is it missing the content your frontline workers actually need?

Gen Z just became the majority of your frontline workforce. Are you ready?

Communicating with this generation is a whole new ballgame. Here’s how to get Gen Z internal comms up to scratch.

7 signs you’ve found the right internal communication platform

Before you sign the contract, look for these 7 signs your internal communication platform will actually work.

No email, no problem: 5 ways to close the frontline communication gap

If your frontline workforce doesn’t use email, traditional communication strategies break down fast. Here’s how to close the communication gap — no added friction for employees or IT.

Growing fast? Here’s how to choose an internal communication tool that keeps up

From rapid growth to M&A, the right internal communication tool keeps teams aligned when change hits.

How to build an internal comms ROI case that actually wins budget

Still leading with open rates? In 2026, leadership wants outcomes. Here are 6 practical ways to prove internal comms ROI — from hard savings to risk reduction.

The three dimensions of a great workplace communication platform

One-dimensional tools add noise. Could a three-dimensional comms tool be the answer?

Pilot episodes, spin-offs, and filler content: The TV guide to internal comms

When operational comms fail, work fails. Here’s a look at why frontline teams expose the cracks in traditional internal communications — and what to do about it.

Quarterly Unlock: Notification upgrades, chat enhancements, and next-level insights

Smarter alerts. Friendlier chats. Deeper insights. Blink’s Fall 2025 release is here — designed to make communication simpler, faster, and more human.

The great notification detox: Unlocking guided attention

Your teams don’t need more alerts — they need more calm. Blink’s new notifications put the power of focus back in employees’ hands, turning digital noise into digital clarity.

Stop waiting for annual surveys: How to start listening (and acting) in real time

Still working off outdated insights? Here’s how to keep your finger on the pulse with real-time employee feedback.

Make it personal: Why internal comms needs a POV

Want internal comms your people actually want to read? Start with employee POVs. We’re breaking down why it works — and how to make it stick.

The internal comms ROI your CFO needs to see

Time to stop crossing your fingers at budget season. Here’s how to translate internal comms wins into ROI your CFO will care about.