By Gloria Lombardi The topic of gamification is getting a great deal of attention in the current times. We often hear about ‘scoring’ and ‘points’ when using our social media …

Leading UK retailer John Lewis is run by its Partners and the vision that success is powered by people. Their Pitch initiative is an internal project generating ideas to innovate customer experience online.

Two months ago, CIPR Inside – Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ group for internal communicators – nominated their new Chair, James Harkness. We caught up with him to learn about the group’s vision and plans for the year.

In 2011 the City of London Corporation started adopting Yammer, with profound cultural results. Head of Internal Communications, Christine Brown, tells Gloria Lombardi about their compelling Yammer journey.

In 2012, Marks & Spencer, one of the UK’s best-known retailers, embarked on a journey to relaunch their intranet to support their changing business plan.

A new wave of organisations are doing business differently and taking an alternative path from the way things have always been done. In ‘Culture Shock: A Handbook for 21st Century Business’, Will McInnes tells us what it takes.

To succeed at work we generally need a blend of hard work, talent and luck. In ‘Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success’, author Adam Grant reports that a fourth element is also critical: our approach to interactions with others.

Founded in 1945, Grundfos, the world’s largest manufacturer of pumps, employs more than 19,000 workers worldwide. See how social media plays a crucial role in the company’s efforts to create a ‘Global Working Culture’.

Charismatic leadership does not necessarily translate into company success. A recent study conducted by Warwick Business School, reveals that high-performing companies are less likely to be led by charismatic ‘superstars’.

Post-its have long been a cherished tool in the workplace, adding convenient reminders of our daily tasks via familiar yellow squares. But can the sticky notes work as a digital communication tool? One Chicago-based studio is working to make it happen.

What does a ‘Rising Star’ in internal comms look like? And why is it critical for the industry to recognise young talent? Gloria Lombardi caught up with Michelle Morgan, Senior Consultant in Internal Communications at VMA Group, to discuss the initiative.

Gatwick’s Head of Internal Communications, Caroline Thorpe, explained to Gloria Lombardi how she helped launch an internal social media initiative that really ‘took off’ inside the organisation.

In the current workplace, many of us strive to make an impact through our work. We are now required to be artists, create value and meaning for our connections. In “The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly?’, Seth Godin explains what this implies for our individual careers and the organisations we work for.

What does ‘sustainable’ employee engagement really mean? And why is it so critical for organisations to get it right? Gloria Lombardi caught up with Emma Donaldson-Feilder, Director and co-founder of Affinity Health at Work, to discuss their recent CIPD study.