You saw it, but didn’t reply. You dropped a heart. What should I make of 🤯? "Digital body language" is also part of our workplace communication. Emojis can bring colleagues closer, but they can also cause misunderstandings. A delayed response from a manager might leave the person uncertain. How do we communicate with emojis, reactions, and response times at work?
Even after a summer break, it takes time to get back into the work rhythm. So it’s no surprise that returning from a long absence—like parental leave, a sabbatical, or a serious illness—requires extra care and attention. When everything feels familiar, yet different, how can we ensure a smooth and successful re-onboarding?
“Shift shock” – the disillusionment experienced during the probation period – is a common reason for early exits and serves as valuable feedback for employers. It’s worth examining what causes this feeling in new employees and what employers can do to prevent it.
Internal communication is often one of those areas we feel is working — but rarely know for sure. Are people actually paying attention to our messages? Did they understand them? And, perhaps most importantly: did it make any difference?
A troubling red flag for employers or a sign of employee awareness? What exactly does “career cushioning” mean? And how can employers and internal communication boost employees’ sense of security? All the answers and tools can be found within the organization.
Authentic, fast, easy-to-consume videos—with or without sound—paired with concise messages and visual stimuli at full throttle. TikTok is (though not exclusively) Gen Z’s playground. Its short format and direct style are highly attractive and successful among young people. So it’s no surprise that companies are beginning to explore how they can benefit from this format and use short-form video content effectively in internal communications.
For the youngest generation of workers, it is crucial that companies emphasize healthy working conditions not only in their external messaging but also in their internal communication—and that they operate transparently and consistently in this area. Climbing the corporate ladder is less appealing to them; instead, the focus is on work-life balance and wellbeing. The term “Lazy Girl Job” has gone viral, but Gen Z’s strong message behind it is far from promoting laziness.
Micro retirement is gaining popularity, especially among Gen Z employees. But what exactly is it? How should internal communication address it, and how should it respond when such needs or cases arise within the workplace community? How should internal communication address it, and how should it respond when such needs or cases arise within the workplace community?
Oil rig workers and NASA scientists working on the same project? To make it work, communication needs to be flawless. Sound familiar? The Hollywood classic Armageddon is a perfect example of how differently blue- and white-collar teams can be addressed. But with a fine-tuned internal communication strategy, organizations can achieve incredible results.
In our latest online event, we explored workplace wellbeing with the help of experts. Tamás Barathi, CEO and co-founder of Blue Colibri App, spoke with Melinda Halasi, managing partner at Pro Health Consulting Group, Kitti Déri, Head of HR at MAPEI, and Róbert Huszár, financial wellness expert.
The fourth Connect Conference kicked off with a full house on April 10, 2025, at the Eiffel Műhelyház, where representatives from HR, marketing, and communication fields spent an entire day networking. This year, we also announced the winners of the Blue Colibri Game Changer Award. Here are the awarded companies and their ideas that brought about change!
Since the 1990s, the rise of the internet has continuously transformed human resources, shifting operations from on-premise systems to cloud-based applications. HR software is now essential for managing recruitment, training, compliance, and other administrative tasks across various industries. By automating these processes, companies save time and money while allowing employees to focus on more critical workplace challenges, boosting efficiency and productivity.
With the rise of remote and hybrid working, effective internal communication and easy access to resources have become key. Employees need to be able to easily connect and access the information they need without barriers. Let's discover how Blue Colibri can assist you!
On day zero, look now at what you can expect in internal communications in 2025. What new things are coming? What are the unmissable productions? What are the expectations of the audience and how will the program hit the ground running? We've rounded up the key internal communication trends for the year ahead.
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