Why invest in internal communications?

Linda Carlisle • June 13, 2024

 Disengaged Employee - 
n. someone who is unhappy and unproductive at work
who is liable to spread negativity to coworkers.

Disengaged employees cost American businesses between $450-550 billion in lost productivity. Low engagement reduces quality and innovation, increases employee turnover and degrades the customer experience resulting in fewer referrals, reduced share of wallet, and customer turnover. ...and it's contagious, resulting in a vicious cycle that can devastate your productivity and profitability.

Among the leading causes of disengagement:
• Poor internal communications
• Toxic work culture
• Unhealthy work/life balance
• Limited opportunities for professional development

Where to start?
Try listening to your employees. Conduct a quick engagement pulse survey to determine how you're doing in regard to this vital cultural metric.

Then open up the lines of communication with your people.

If you're not sure where to begin we can help! Comm.ext specializes in internal communications to inform, engage, excite and align your people in the moments that matter. We're fast, efficient and affordable.

Particularly when you consider the cost of doing nothing.   


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Source: Gallup's State of the Global Workplace Report

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