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<title>Quest's "working team leader" initiative</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/quest.shtml</link>
<description>Improving frontline communication across multiple sites.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 00:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>MCA platinum win for Quest Worldwide</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/mcaplatinum.shtml</link>
<description>Manufacturing company saved from the brink.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 00:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Your comms role in a decade's time</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/futures.shtml</link>
<description>We may become virtual – but we're human too.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 20:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>It's National Work from Home Day's 3rd birthday </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/workfromhome.shtml</link>
<description>UK bosses wonder "Where is everybody?" </description>

<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 17:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Major changes ahead for Australian institutions</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ausmerge.au.shtml</link>
<description>Mergers and acquisitions dominate headlines.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 15:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tuesday is the new Monday</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/tuesdays.shtml</link>
<description>Survey finds a shift in employees' productivity patterns.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Today's a great day to be an internal communicator</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/great.shtml</link>
<description>Actually, maybe it isn't...</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 13:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Unique culture and spirit highlighted in Yahoo! memo</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/microhoo.shtml</link>
<description>Microsoft CEO's job in the balance after protracted buyout talks collapse.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 6 May 2008 20:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rebranding exercise a lesson in embarrassment</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ogc.shtml</link>
<description>New OGC logo causes red faces. </description>

<pubDate>Tue, 6 May 2008 18:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australasian media gets hot on engagement</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/australasian.au.shtml</link>
<description>In-depth coverage demonstrates mainstream awareness.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 22:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CEOs: "nothing more than hired help"</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/mba.shtml</link>
<description>MBAs not helping matters either. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 22:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Retail in China – local or corporate culture?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/retailchina.shtml</link>
<description>Foreign approaches OK by the locals.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>More people want "meaningful work"</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/meaningful.shtml</link>
<description>The Work Foundation explains this growing 21st century phenomenon.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 21:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>It's tough when the boss is a bully</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bully.shtml</link>
<description>But expert advice says don't sweep it under the carpet.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 22:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Thomson Reuters gets tough on personal blogging</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/thomsonreuters.shtml</link>
<description>New Code of Conduct focuses on public communications from employees.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ANZ aims to inspire employees </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/anzinspire.au.shtml</link>
<description>Engaged people to be the differentiator in bank's Asia-Pacific expansion.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Young people hiding behind email?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hiding.shtml</link>
<description>School leavers love technology but don't like personal communication.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Objectives an elusive target at Black Belt Sydney</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/objectives.au.shtml</link>
<description>"If we want to show the value of internal comms, we have to set targets," says course tutor.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 29 April 2008 21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Internal communicators buy and sell each other's services</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bbeltapril08.shtml</link>
<description>Black Belt delegates' innovative networking exercise pays off. </description>

<pubDate>Tue, 29 April 2008 20:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New Zealand Police: Doubly disengaged </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/nzpolice.au.shtml</link>
<description>Poor leadership and heavy workload cited as factors.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 29 April 2008 18:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pecha Kucha: PowerPoint not resulting in death</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/pechakucha.shtml</link>
<description>Online networkers try a trendy Japanese presenting style. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 25 April 2008 17:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Basic skills: a risk to business performance</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/cbiskills.shtml</link>
<description>Employees falling down on the "3 Rs". </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 24 April 2008 23:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Co-op looking to acquire Somerfield</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/coop.shtml</link>
<description>Somerfield on the shopping list again.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 23 April 2008 20:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Big companies have happier employees</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/happy.shtml</link>
<description>Study disproves "small is beautiful" theory.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 22 April 2008 22:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Monday morning blues ruin Sunday night snooze</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/sleep.shtml</link>
<description>Thoughts of Monday work causes sleepless Sunday eves around the world. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 21 April 2008 22:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>"Green Progress" being made, says Earth Day survey</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/greenprogress.shtml</link>
<description>Travel is down - virtual meetings are up.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 21 April 2008 21:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beware of work "mates" who stab you in the back - literally!</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/stab.shtml</link>
<description>Keep a close eye on post-work drinking buddies.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 18 April 2008 18:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Merger communication in the spotlight</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/delta.shtml</link>
<description>US airline deal puts focus on communication issues.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 18 April 2008 17:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sydney students solve strategy and planning issues</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bbstrategy.au.shtml</link>
<description>Black Belt Masterclass delves deep into strategic analysis.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 17 April 2008 19:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Think of "granny" for better business writing </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/skills_training.shtml</link>
<description>Practitioners learn how to ensure corporate messages are noticed and understood. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 17 April 2008 18:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Organizations help staff stay healthy</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/staffhealth.shtml</link>
<description>Some firms run "Biggest Loser"-style weight-loss contests.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 16 April 2008 18:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employee communication protects company bottom line </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/unions.shtml</link>
<description>The importance of maintaining communication – from unions to CEOs.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 15 April 2008 21:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Get up to speed with CSR reporting developments</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/chinacsr.shtml</link>
<description>Chinese guidelines and Timberland's stakeholder engagement.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 15 April 2008 21:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC faces up to engagement challenges</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hmrc.shtml</link>
<description>"Being informed doesn't always take the discomfort out of change."</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 15 April 2008 15:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employee burnout a deep and overlooked issue</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/eesydney.au.shtml</link>
<description>"Engagement levels in many companies are completely unsustainable."</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 14 April 2008 16:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Superior customer service vital during economic downturn</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/superior.shtml</link>
<description>Benchmark study has useful pointers for internal communicators too.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 11 April 2008 22:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Play pokes fun at office life</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/theater.us.shtml</link>
<description>Find out if The Water Coolers garners a giggle from you. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 11 April 2008 21:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Clarity in the face of complexity</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/complexity.shtml</link>
<description>Crystal clear messages a must for complex organizations.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 11 April 2008 17:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>AMD issues internal memo to staff after layoffs announced</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/amd.us.shtml</link>
<description>Unknown if PR agencies to be affected by cuts. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 10 April 2008 23:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Virtual collaboration on the increase</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ciscotrust.shtml</link>
<description>But face-to-face employee-to-employee communication still preferred.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 9 April 2008 21:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Workplace training in Canada needs attention</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/training.ca.shtml</link>
<description>Can you afford to invest only $824 per employee?</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 8 April 2008 21:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>London-based companies are "poor"...</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/sinequa.shtml</link>
<description>...at providing effective information-search tools, despite 88 percent having an intranet. </description>

<pubDate>Tue, 8 April 2008 16:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>BAA's robust communication for T5 employees</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/baa.shtml</link>
<description>Continuous monitoring and review are the order of the day.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 7 April 2008 16:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Focus on your "almost engaged" employees for quick wins</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/blessing.shtml</link>
<description>Blessingwhite's global survey addresses widespread employee dissatisfaction.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 3 April 2008 23:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Measurement guru Angela Sinickas named 2008 IABC Fellow</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/angelaiabc.shtml</link>
<description>"Measurement is something companies have to do just to survive."</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 2 April 2008 23:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Communicators connect over croissants at free event</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hubusevent.shtml</link>
<description>"Communication has never been more important from a strategic standpoint than it is now," says Hub speaker. </description>

<pubDate>Wed, 2 April 2008 16:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How communicable is your strategy?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/communicable.shtml</link>
<description>Summarize your strategy in 35 words and watch it spring into action.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 1 April 2008 17:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Emotions high on the agenda at Black Belt</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/peoplechange.au.shtml</link>
<description>Masterclass students focus on the people side of change communication.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 1 April 2008 15:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hub launches leadership training courses on popular culture</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/genytraining.shtml</link>
<description>Managers woefully inept at connecting with gen Y get help from the Hub.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 1 April 2008 15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Black Belt Masterclasses kick off in Sydney</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bbmasterclass.au.shtml</link>
<description>Adrian Cropley leads change communication training sessions.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2020: the changing work landscape</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/2020.shtml</link>
<description>Report predicts more virtual working.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tesco's employee newspaper competes with the "red tops"</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/tesco.shtml</link>
<description>The One: "widely read, accessible and attractive."</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The irritations of office life</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/irritation.ca.shtml</link>
<description>Incompetent managers exasperate Canadian workers. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Are women still better communicators?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/gender.shtml</link>
<description>Venusians: great at relationships, but bad a map reading.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CEO survey says non-financial motivators beat pay raises</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/vantage.us.shtml</link>
<description>How to keep employees from jumping ship in tough times.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>E-mail bites into Quantas flights</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/quantas.au.shtml</link>
<description>Plane trips no longer a time to catch up with your inbox. </description>

<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Black Belt sees big focus on change</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/blackbelt.shtml</link>
<description>UK course helps delegates prepare for possible organizational change. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Graduates question low-tech communications</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/plantronics.shtml</link>
<description>Millennials want instant messaging, webcams and hands-free headsets. </description>

<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Authenticity is a must for corporations</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/arthurpage.shtml</link>
<description>So says a new report from the Arthur W. Page Society.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The next frontier in employee communication</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/rudnicksm.shtml</link>
<description>Watson Wyatt spells out the benefits of social media.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volkswagen steers a path to culture change </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/volkswagen.us.shtml</link>
<description>Central office move signals gear shift in culture focus.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Internal communicators assist collaboration</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/knowledgeeconomy.shtml</link>
<description>By providing information-rich communication systems and supporting networking.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Institute for Public Relations increases its global focus</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/globalpr.shtml</link>
<description>"There's a science to the art of PR" says new PR research chair.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity and private sectors are magnets to Generation Y</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/socialcha.shtml</link>
<description>Over 70 percent of workers value corporate responsibility programs.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Linking communication, engagement and performance improvement</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/shafferwebinar.shtml</link>
<description>Jim Shaffer speaks out, and ConAgra Foods reveals change communication secrets. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australian employment increases again</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ausincrease.au.shtml</link>
<description>More focus on engagement strategies and organizational culture.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Burgerville really cuts the mustard</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/burgerville.us.shtml</link>
<description>Restaurant chain praised for its commitment to employee wellbeing.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Change is "business as usual"</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/changeuk08.shtml</link>
<description>"You're expected to do more, more, more with less, less, less," says keynote at change communication conference.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Audit firm tops The Sunday Times list</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/kpmg.shtml</link>
<description>KPMG beats 43 other firms to become best big employer.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Executives fear poor decisions from recession inexperience</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/pentacle.shtml</link>
<description>"Knee-jerk" reactions and "panic firing" look likely.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>"Making people engaged" is the wrong approach</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/makeengaged.shtml</link>
<description>Tough role for engagement managers.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How best to communicate Ontario's "Family Day"?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ontariofamily.ca.shtml</link>
<description>New provincial statutory holiday causes conundrum.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 5 Mar 2008 23:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>AT and T, Intel and HP abandon some telecommuting perks</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/telecommute.us.shtml</link>
<description>Changes to working practices partly due to teamwork improvement aim.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Executives slow to social networking</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/execnetwork.shtml</link>
<description>Yet 50% of US businesses believe social media is important to their brands.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 17:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Salary survey paints positive picture for Aussie communicators</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/saltshein.au.shtml</link>
<description>Most communicators on $100,000 or more per annum.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2008 22:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Delegates want more interaction</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/interaction.shtml</link>
<description>No more passive events, please.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2008 21:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity's daily meetings make for winning strategy</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/sundaytimes08.shtml</link>
<description>Christians Against Poverty tops Sunday Times 2008 list.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>What communicators can do to create a CSR buzz</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/csrbuzz.shtml</link>
<description>Communications teams responsible for CSR in 53% of organizations, while 39% don't have a CSR policy. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Generation Y hogs the spotlight in Atlanta</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/atlanta2008.us.shtml</link>
<description>Jason Ryan Dorsey advises how to engage different employee groups.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How will tomorrow's employee behave?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/2028.shtml</link>
<description>Take a sneak peek into the future: 2028.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>"We're overwhelmed!" say US workers in a national workplace survey</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/overwhelmed.us.shtml</link>
<description>Along with the economy, America's employees also seem to be headed for breaking point.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tool suggests stress has limited effect on our working lives</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/qowl.shtml</link>
<description>University method calculates quality of working life.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IABC Australia figures recognized with awards</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/iabcauz.au.shtml</link>
<description>"Best Chapter Leader" and "Chairman's Award" for Cropley and David.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Microsoft's e-mail of reassurance</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/merger_update.shtml</link>
<description>Reassurance for Yahoo! staff too perhaps?</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Social networking takes a dive</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/socialnetworking.shtml</link>
<description>The lows and highs of social networking sites.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>War for talent boosting China workers' bonuses</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/china.au.shtml</link>
<description>Million-dollar salary supplements battle other engagement strategies.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Free webinar: Intranet 2.0</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/intranetwebinar.shtml</link>
<description>Redesign your intranet for a more successful communication platform.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Get the lowdown on employee engagement essentials</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/graemereport.shtml</link>
<description>54% of organizations incorporate engagement as "just a general philosophy".</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>All change at Engage Group</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/engagegroup.shtml</link>
<description>New senior appointments announced.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Getting ideas from the frontline</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/frontline.shtml</link>
<description>Suggestion "schemes" include giving out crystal hand grenades as awards.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Think of leaders as brands, says Hub speaker</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/breakfastbriefing.shtml</link>
<description>Hub's breakfast briefing focuses on getting the best out of leaders.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NSW award winner to host intranet sessions</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/nswintranet.au.shtml</link>
<description>Three live demonstration events announced for Sydney.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Enterprise 2.0 should be harnessed as a strategic asset</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/enterprise.au.shtml</link>
<description>Easing the flow of information will help your organization.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Merger uncertainties at Yahoo</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/mergers.shtml</link>
<description>Clear communication for uncertain times.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Weak business confidence likely to create job losses</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/joblosses.shtml</link>
<description>Meet bad news with excellent communication.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Companies unwilling to invest in employee "wellbeing" programs</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/wellbeing.shtml</link>
<description>Research shows lack of guidance and incentives proving main barriers.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Anti-defamation cries zone in on ESPN</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/espn.us.shtml</link>
<description>Treatment of Sports program anchor questioned by the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 8 Feb 2008 21:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Macquarie Group CEO retires</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/macceo.au.shtml</link>
<description>"Groomed" successor to take over in May.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Where's your internal communication skills gap?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/skillsgap.shtml</link>
<description>Online survey and new training courses address areas in need of attention.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 7 Feb 2008 00:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Carphone Warehouse CEO closes personal blog</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/cwblog.shtml</link>
<description>"Personal reasons" suggested for site deletion.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 6 Feb 2008 18:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CEOs profit from a handsome face</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/handsome.shtml</link>
<description>Study finds looking good turns in a high performance - but don't appear too likeable.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Feel the love with a free webinar</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/freewebinar.shtml</link>
<description>Set a date with Melcrum for Valentine's Day 2008.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 5 Feb 2008 23:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Roffey Park report: organizations look better from the top</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/managenda.shtml</link>
<description>Do your board members wear rose-tinted spectacles?</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 5 Feb 2008 18:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Trust in business is higher than in government</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/edelmantrust.shtml</link>
<description>Society prefers straight-talking business to government spin, says Edelman Trust Barometer.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 5 Feb 2008 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Intranet teams must do more to promote their successes</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/kmrintranet.shtml</link>
<description>Tracking enhancements and functionality can help achieve recognition.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 1 Feb 2008 18:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Feel the love with a free webinar</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/freewebinar.us.shtml</link>
<description>Set a date with the Hub for Valentine's Day 2008.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>University campus emergency communication reviewed</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/campus.us.shtml</link>
<description>Get messages to employees and students without "scaring the Dickens out of them". </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Concerned about "boss-spasming" at your organization?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/blamestorming.shtml</link>
<description>Chances are you might be too busy "blamestorming" to notice it.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>McDonald's to offer formal qualifications</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/qualifications.shtml</link>
<description>UK government announces Flybe and Network Rail also permitted to award Level 3 standards.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Slip slop slap: Australian beaches to see increased productivity... </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/australiaday08.au.shtml</link>
<description>But organizations to lose millions of worker hours. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Culture of underperformance fuels discontent in public sector</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/underperformance.shtml</link>
<description>Morale in decline while private services see improvement.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New software to monitor employee wellbeing</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/productivity.shtml</link>
<description>Microsoft to help keep a digital eye on workers</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Consistency at heart of award-winning Australian intranet</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/intranets.au.shtml</link>
<description>Easy navigation, simple design and robust operation prove key features.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>WestJet tops Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/corpcult2008.ca.shtml</link>
<description>Study also shows 93% of senior execs see correlation between corporate culture and performance.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australian job market continues to surge</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ausjobs.au.shtml</link>
<description>Employee engagement to play critical role in 2008.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>UK companies fail staff during change</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/failstaff.shtml</link>
<description>Research reveals that only 30% of UK employees believe their organization manages change successfully. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Nielsen names top 10 intranets 2008</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/nielsen2008.shtml</link>
<description>Surprise inclusions for round-up of the year's best intranet sites.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Asia-Pacific intranets among the best in the world</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/nielsen2008.au.shtml</link>
<description>Government sites make it onto the Nielsen Top 10 for 2008.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australian businesses slow to upgrade to new technologies</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ausbusiness.au.shtml</link>
<description>Corporations "stifle employees" and lag behind a nation of early adopters.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2008 17:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A New Year, and a new president for the CIPR</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/elisabeth.shtml</link>
<description>Elisabeth Lewis-Jones the CIPR's 8th female president.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 4 Jan 2008 18:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australians don't use social networking sites for work</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/linkme.au.shtml</link>
<description>More claims of lost productivity, says latest survey.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 3 Jan 2008 20:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Empowerment, engagement and reputation are the keys to what...?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/customer_experience.shtml</link>
<description>...an exceptional employee experience, says new report.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 3 Jan 2008 17:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Permanent TSB implements in-branch communication channel</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ryarc.shtml</link>
<description>Digital signage to provide internal news and a new communication option.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 2 Jan 2008 22:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Find out if you're on Canada's 50 Best Employers list 2008</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/best502008.ca.shtml</link>
<description>Do your company's communication practices earn it a place within Canada's Top 50 companies?</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Colour launches social media practice and partners with Radian6</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/colour.ca.shtml</link>
<description>Specialist web 2.0 advice offered in light of impact of online conversations to business.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Secure employee-to-employee communication available by Feb '08</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/worklight.shtml</link>
<description>Worklight unveils Facebook application for you to use at your firm.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employers sweet-talked into social networking in 2008</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/sweettalk.us.shtml</link>
<description>Experts predict mass new technology take up and improvements.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employees reject mentor programs in favor of other engagement factors</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hudson.au.shtml</link>
<description>Retention and engagement cost businesses up to AU$88,000 per employee.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mental health and stress blights business in Canada</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/mental.ca.shtml</link>
<description>Can adjusting your communication efforts help save your firm $10 million?</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Berry zooms into directorial role at Hawker Beechcraft Corp.</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/berry.us.shtml</link>
<description>Former Invista global comms manager joins jet plane manfacturer. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Economic Times to award best workplaces in India</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/india_workplaces.shtml</link>
<description>Study will honor the most employee-friendly organizations of 2008.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Jim Shaffer speaks out about his new book</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/jimshaffer.shtml</link>
<description>Author of The Leadership Solution reveals forthcoming title mixes the hard with the soft. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tutwiler to build on White House experience at Merrill Lynch</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/tutwiler.us.shtml</link>
<description>Former Presidential advisor to take on senior communications strategist role.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Companies adopt a mixed approach for employee web access</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/dimension.shtml</link>
<description>Selective banning of sites is proving popular with policy makers. </description>

<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>It's official. Employees don't like to party </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/xmasparty.shtml</link>
<description>Survey says two-thirds of workers prefer to be anywhere but the Christmas work party.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>UK to host first World PR festival</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/worldprconf.shtml</link>
<description>Inaugural World PR conference will be held in 2008.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Facebook Friday revolution</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/facebookfriday.shtml</link>
<description>CEO brings Facebook to work to draw employees together.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Involve achieves double award success</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/involve_award.shtml</link>
<description>A London-based consultancy has its work recognized by two major organizations.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hecker heads up communications at Hess</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hecker.us.shtml</link>
<description>Director of employee communication leaves role at American Standard.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Christmas spirit sparkles in small firms</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/staffparty.shtml</link>
<description>Smaller companies are more likely to celebrate the festive season.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gulf region high on engagement, but also on staff turnover</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/yougov.shtml</link>
<description>Short-term employee engagement isn't a problem, but challenges lie in retention.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 4 Dec 2007 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Communicators sort the real from the bogus</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/jvehar.us.shtml</link>
<description>Networking event explains how to find value in all new ideas.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Chat online or wine and dine?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/vodafone.shtml</link>
<description>Even in today's modern world, doing business face-to-face can't be topped.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Research finds most intranets are under used</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/navigation.shtml</link>
<description>Poor search and navigation highlighted as problems.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Parlez-vous English</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/overseas.shtml</link>
<description>Research shows that Brits are lingo-shy when it comes to business.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Synopsis scores Best Consultancy title</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/synopsis.shtml</link>
<description>The Hub's strategy expert, Bill Quirke, picks up Communicators in Business awards.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Influential citizens say corporations should tackle world's woes</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/influential.shtml</link>
<description>Room for improvement in uptake of CSR initiatives.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Nissan launches N-Square internal social networking site</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/nissan.shtml</link>
<description>Ease of communication and collaboration cited as benefits.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employers give cash to healthy workers</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/healthy.us.shtml</link>
<description>Some firms integrate health management communication with business goals.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Communicating the hard stuff</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/cipr_inside.shtml</link>
<description>Event helps practitioners communicate tough messages in the right way.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Meridian Energy CEO steps down</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/meridian.au.shtml</link>
<description>Standard-setting boss to leave in 2008.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>High price put on inefficient employee-to-employee communication</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/pharma.us.shtml</link>
<description>Research reveals companies waste 6 weeks on e-mails and voicemail.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Survey of CEOs reveals need for leaders rather than bosses</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/orangesurvey.shtml</link>
<description>Research scrutinizes CEO characteristics in 1997 and 2007.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Avail consultant wins MCA change management award</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/mcaawards.shtml</link>
<description>Business plan development work with local authorities and the NHS honored.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Denison Mines wins management accolade</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/denison.ca.shtml</link>
<description>Transparency noted as an important factor in corporate governance expertise.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Communicators consult The Hub Canada for help</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hubca.shtml</link>
<description>Melcrum Publishing launches new region to website for employee communicators, The Hub. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Unique research reveals what your CEO wants from you</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ceoreport.shtml</link>
<description>Findings show need for deeper relationships between internal communicators and senior leaders. </description>

<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guide aims to assist employer branding</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/cipd_guide.shtml</link>
<description>A new advice booklet aims to help companies get the best from their brand. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Inclusive comms is discussed over croissants</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ibis_seminar.shtml</link>
<description>Breakfast seminar debate ponders the inclusivity of internal comms.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CEO complaints about the board shows need for candor </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/blessingwhite.shtml</link>
<description>Research into rifts in the top table reveals the top 7 CEO gripes. </description>

<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Internal comms Black Belt program launches in Australia</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bboz.au.shtml</link>
<description>Intensive course to set precedents for communications training.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employees spend 14 hours a month socializing at work</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/axasurvey.shtml</link>
<description>Employers asked to allow staff time to tackle their finances. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Majority of global companies face an engagement gap</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/tp_engagement.shtml</link>
<description>New research paints a difficult picture for communications.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Workers show naivety over online presence</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/manpower.shtml</link>
<description>Happy to demand access to social networks at work but disagree with employers using them too.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CEOs tell communicators to stick to common sense</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/summituk07day2.shtml</link>
<description>Senior leaders' opinions and expectations of internal communication revealed at conference.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Values can be a rallying tool during crises </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/summituk07.shtml</link>
<description>Communicators' conference hears of strategies from M and S, R and SA and Defra, among others.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Craft a manager communication toolkit with the aid of your CEO</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bcchicago.us.shtml</link>
<description>Plan for comms innovations by involving executives from the start.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Aussie communicators get to grips with social media</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/mediarist.au.shtml</link>
<description>Enthusiasm for new internal comms tools is high but fears remain.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Monday morning blues costs businesses billions</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/mondaymorning.shtml</link>
<description>Communicators have their work cut out to inspire some lazy, work-shy Brits. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employer branding needs consistent set of rules to succeed</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/keohane_branding.shtml</link>
<description>Expert also suggests researching ex-employees to help define your brand. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IABC unveils new strategic plan</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/iabcstrategy.shtml</link>
<description>Re-focusing on member needs, use of technology and strong delivery channels billed as priorities.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A convoy of communicators track their way to Boot Camp</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bootcamps.us.shtml</link>
<description>Practical training program delivers guidance on communication issues.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 9 Oct 2007 20:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Online networkers log on to get their knowledge fix</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/cnsurvey.shtml</link>
<description>78.5 percent of Communicators' Network members use the site to find useful resources.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 21:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New Zealand workers confident about their employment</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/confident.au.shtml</link>
<description>Survey indicates record levels of optimism. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 4 Oct 2007 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bump up your salary by mastering office politics</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/playpolitics.shtml</link>
<description>Get ahead in business by playing politics, says survey.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 3 Oct 2007 22:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Jacaranda wins Clarion Awards for CSR best practice</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/clarion.shtml</link>
<description>Interactive tools and awards promote corporate social responsibility awareness.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 2 Oct 2007 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Apprentice-style leadership program tests executives </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/apprentice.shtml</link>
<description>Managers are poised to dodge the words You're fired!</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Engage employees to leave the competition behind</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/globoforce.shtml</link>
<description>Communicators say have an engagement program to get 'with the program'.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Disloyalty among US workers is on the rise </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/walker.us.shtml</link>
<description>Key findings about ethics and loyalty in the workplace.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>People moves round-up: McNeil Consumer Healthcare and Ask.com</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/peoplemove.us.shtml</link>
<description>Michele Darnell and Nicholas Graham begin new roles.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gail Franks is new MD of Summersault Communications</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/gfranks.shtml</link>
<description>Former Wildfire Comms MD joins award-winning business publisher. </description>

<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>AMP announces Dunn as its new CEO</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/amp.au.shtml</link>
<description>Internal candidate takes top role at high-performing finance firm.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>E-mail communication yearns for TLC</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/marlin.us.shtml</link>
<description>Survey reveals 13 percent of employees are flirted with via e-mail.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>First rendezvous for online networkers</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/gathering.shtml</link>
<description>Social networking peers meet face to face at the first ever Communicators' Network gathering.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Experts share secrets to successful brand engagement</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/osney.shtml</link>
<description>Gathering of communicators identifies internal communication as the glue of organizations.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IABC NSW launches Communicators' Day Out conference</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/dayout.au.shtml</link>
<description>Bish Mukherjee and TJ Larkin are among the international line-up.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bish Mukherjee joins the Hub's editorial board</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bish.shtml</link>
<description>IABC Asia-Pacific regional director brings even more expertise to The Hub.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Engagement is boosted by working from home</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/kenexaremote.us.shtml</link>
<description>Research shows telecommuters give company communication high scores.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Robert Walters announces record profits</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/walters.au.shtml</link>
<description>Recruitment firm highlights Asia-Pacific as key growth area, but comms employees are hard to find.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Communicators go back to school for social media tuition</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/smworkshops.shtml</link>
<description>Workshops draw in pupils from Royal Mail Group and BP, among others.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IT staff admit to snooping at work</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bod.shtml</link>
<description>Survey looking at employee trust reveals IT staff abuse their password privileges.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australian workers are told to carry photo ID at all times</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bush.au.shtml</link>
<description>Sydney lockdown for APEC week presents communication challenges.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 5 Sep 2007 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Going for a pint with colleagues could boost productivity</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/fridaypint.shtml</link>
<description>Communicators can help their career by participating in non-work activities with co-workers. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Campaign urges offices to go green</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/greenoffice.shtml</link>
<description>Communicate environmentally friendly practices says officebroker.com.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Babe named as a Business Communicator of the Year</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/babe.us.shtml</link>
<description>Bayer MaterialScience CEO wins IABC Award for diverse comms achievements.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>David Ferrabee champions People Power</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ferrabeebook.shtml</link>
<description>Hub editorial board expert launches management communication book.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lack of management skills is a major cause of bullying</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bullyban.shtml</link>
<description>Workplace conflict costs UK businesses 18 billion pounds per year.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Today's organizations can have soul</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/soulsaver.au.shtml</link>
<description>Canadian comms expert focuses on the values shift of employees.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Office Angels uncovers staff pining for tea trolleys</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/tea.shtml</link>
<description>Afternoon tea run could boost staff motivation, survey says.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Echo Research acquires KWHR</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/kwhr.shtml</link>
<description>Deal aims to heighten brand and communication analysis options.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employees with financial know-how can be happier at work</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/cipd.shtml</link>
<description>Communicating money matters can reduce the negative effects on employees of a share price crash.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Companies can grow, but executives aren't ready</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/growth.shtml</link>
<description>Survey shows managers must communicate a vision during mergers and acquisitions.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IABC Victoria and NSW chapters host American comms guru</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/shewchuk.au.shtml</link>
<description>Gold Quill winner Ron Shewchuk heads to Australia.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>National Bank of Pakistan launches employee communication program </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/pakistan.shtml</link>
<description>Enhancing commitment and motivation is behind bank's internal dialogue project.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>PartnerComm wins two Gold Quills from IABC </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/partnercomm.us.shtml</link>
<description>US employee communication firm repeats double success of 2006.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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<title>Westpac appoints Gail Kelly as CEO</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/gailkelly.au.shtml</link>
<description>Experienced executive becomes banking organization's first female CEO.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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<title>Staff in China want prospects over money</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hewittchina.shtml</link>
<description>Chinese companies must engage employees with career development, report finds.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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<title>Virtual worlds can offer internal comms benefits</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/gartner.shtml</link>
<description>But companies advised about legal risks of virtual environments.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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<title>Deadline extended for Global Intranet and Portal Survey</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/intranetsurvey.shtml</link>
<description>Participant requests and busy August force change to survey response deadline.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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<title>Many Brits can't stand their fellow workers</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/officehaters.shtml</link>
<description>Survey reveals colleagues and bosses are a major source of unhappiness at work.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ANZ launches People Charter</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/anzcharter.au.shtml</link>
<description>Banking group responds to external advice to benchmark its employee policies.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Public sector managers need confidence</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/publicsector.shtml</link>
<description>But managers are rated highly for operating and communicating trust rather than suspicion.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Facebook faces ban by even more companies</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/facebook.shtml</link>
<description>However, some argue that such measures imply a lack of trust in employees.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Some bosses too open with political opinions</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/voteforclinton.us.shtml</link>
<description>A quarter of managers have discussed their favorite presidential candidate in front of workers.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>If you took a lunch break today, you are a wimp</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/wimp.shtml</link>
<description>Croner research finds one in five do not take lunch breaks.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employees need more green business messages</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/sungreen.us.shtml</link>
<description>Survey shows employers need to make staff more aware of their energy use in the office. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guy Middleton gets corporate comms role at 3 UK</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/guymiddleton.shtml</link>
<description>Former journalist takes on communication responsibilities.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Interviews aren't communicating culture</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/interview.us.shtml</link>
<description>Job seekers and employers frequently fail to communicate their character to each other, study says.  </description>

<pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Leadership and change are hot topics at Melcrum's Sydney Summit</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/aussummit2007.au.shtml</link>
<description>Communicators gather to focus on internal brand development and social media issues.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Many senior managers communicate badly, survey says </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hrgrades.us.shtml</link>
<description>Top-level bosses could do better in contact with employees. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Management consultants need a careful approach</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/esrcresearch.shtml</link>
<description>Report says consultants can earn respect if they're willing to engage with business problems.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 3 Aug 2007 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Wilkinson signs Summersault for employee publication contract</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/summersault.shtml</link>
<description>Employee magazine for high street retailer to be produced by award-winning agency.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>AHS Communications turns 4</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ahsbirthday.us.shtml</link>
<description>Hub expert's communication consultancy company marks its 4th anniversary with charity donation.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tool launched to encourage responsive teamwork</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/cipdteamtool.shtml</link>
<description>CIPD aims to enhance your organization's competitiveness with new team toolkit.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 15:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Health care communications aren't being read</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/healthcare.us.shtml</link>
<description>Large numbers of employees aren't reading information firms give them about benefit options. </description>

<pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Angela Sinickas runs comms measurement workshop in Sydney</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/workshop.au.shtml</link>
<description>Delegates learn how to set measurable goals.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bad communication wastes employees' time, survey says</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/workwaste.us.shtml</link>
<description>Research shows poor office relations and unnecessary e-mails soak up workers' time. </description>

<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>E-mails can cause office strife, report warns</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bademail.shtml</link>
<description>Learning simple rules could help employees avoid sending out embarrassing e-mails.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Companies must invest more in leadership development</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/trainingleaders.shtml</link>
<description>International issues often ignored when managing programs for future leaders.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Privacy at work violated by some company policies</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ponemon.us.shtml</link>
<description>Will employers insert microchips so you can access company info? </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Internal communities vital for business growth </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/communities.us.shtml</link>
<description>Many executives have high hopes for online employee groups. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IABC Wellington officially opens for business</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/iabcwellington.au.shtml</link>
<description>New Zealand's first IABC chapter gets full status after just 6 months.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employee comments online are proving a worry </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/proofpoint.us.shtml</link>
<description>Blogging and social networking policy violations are leading to dismissals.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employees want more commitment to good causes  </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/goodcauses.us.shtml</link>
<description>Workers want companies to put more effort into social and environmental initiatives.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Poor communication stopping business change </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/lean.us.shtml</link>
<description>Resistance from middle managers and employees block efficiency reforms, survey says.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australian broadband performance outlined </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/broadband.au.shtml</link>
<description>Government to challenge OECD report findings re broadband infrastructure.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bonfire wins Communicator accolades  </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bonfireaward.us.shtml</link>
<description>Consultancy gets four awards for its work on internal communications campaigns. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Unisys Insurance outsources internal comms </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/outsourcer.shtml</link>
<description>Communication consultants will run change campaign for insurance business. </description>

<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Melcrum and IABC enjoy lunch date</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/lunchdate.au.shtml</link>
<description>More than 50 attendees gather to hear about the latest social media trends.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Middle East increases use of internal comms </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/qatar.shtml</link>
<description>Good employee communication is essential for building a strong corporate reputation, survey says.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pepco Holdings names Debbi Jarvis VP of communications </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/pepco.us.shtml</link>
<description>Former TV reporter takes on employee communications role.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Weekly rhythm predicts employee attitudes  </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/moods.us.shtml</link>
<description>Research suggests some days are better than others for communicating with employees. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Theatric communication helps to win Olympic bid  </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/sochi.shtml</link>
<description>A UK communications firm has helped Russia win its bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympics.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Watercooler flirting is rampant in UK offices  </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/watercooler.shtml</link>
<description>Top 10 pick-up lines that are steaming up our workplace windows.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Team sports help build employee relations </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/sport.shtml</link>
<description>Survey reveals link between employee's group sport participation and their ability to work together. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hub measurement expert coming to Australia</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/angelaus.au.shtml</link>
<description>Internal comms specialist goes down under to speak at Melcrum workshops.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employees are vital to green moves, corporations told</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ecoseminar.shtml</link>
<description>Businesses must talk to workforces if they want to be more eco-friendly, experts tell seminar. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Organizations reveal employee engagement findings</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/orc.shtml</link>
<description>How to take employee research to the next level.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Camden comes top for communication</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/camden.shtml</link>
<description>London Borough of Camden awarded for cultural change campaign.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australia and NZ face immigration challenges</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/oecdreport.au.shtml</link>
<description>Strong communication and integration policies are needed when introducing migrant workers to companies, study claims.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Is your BlackBerry saving your company money?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/saving.shtml</link>
<description>Research reveals devices save 250 hours per user per year in recovered downtime.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employee surveys aren't measuring up</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/surveyfail.shtml</link>
<description>Questionnaire results are failing to improve internal communications, research claims.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coaching downturn to have negative impact on executive development</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/downturn.us.shtml</link>
<description>Survey suggests one-third of organizations now rely less on coaching than in previous years.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Creativity and teamwork at IABC 2007 conference </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/iabc2007.shtml</link>
<description>Speakers talk about using creativity and teamwork to solve communication problems.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hub wins UK publishing industry commendation</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/sipaaward.shtml</link>
<description>Site recognized for creating "acccessible and easy-to-use" online environment.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Henkel wins award for internal innovation drive </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/henkel.shtml</link>
<description>Worldwide campaign for new innovations recognized with business award. </description>

<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volvo Group benchmarking event identifies key comms themes</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/volvo.shtml</link>
<description>Practitioners gather for energetic discussion session.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ANZ announces new group CEO for Asia-Pacific</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/anz.au.shtml</link>
<description>Michael Smith to replace John McFarlane.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employee volunteering on the increase</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/volunteer.au.shtml</link>
<description>Report says encouraging employees to volunteer is becoming a core corporate policy for big Australian firms. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employers struggle to keep grip on staff</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/grip.shtml</link>
<description>Survey reveals more productive use of employer brand needed to aid retention.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Motorola internal comms campaign wins PR prize</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/trumpet.us.shtml</link>
<description>Morale-boosting project beats rivals to get prestigious award. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employees look to blogs for information</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/doremus.us.shtml</link>
<description>Most workers are using blogs to discover internal information about their firms.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>MedImmune wins Stevie award</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/medimmune.us.shtml</link>
<description>Research firm wins national competition for best communication campaign.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Toyota Australia appoints new president</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/toyota.shtml</link>
<description>Former Toyota France executive, Masahide Yasuda, gets top spot down under.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>"Crackberry" addicts tread a dangerous path, warns psychologist</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/addicts.shtml</link>
<description>Professor Graham Jones suggests BlackBerry afficionados risk becoming overly reliant on gadgets.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 24 April 2007 14:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australian Workplace Agreements creating employee dissatisfaction</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/awas.shtml</link>
<description>AWAs met with widespread disapproval from Australian council workers.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 24 April 2007 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Roche promotes Ron Fuchs to new communications role</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ronfuchs.us.shtml</link>
<description>A move to the Swiss Alps for a Hub editorial board member.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 23 April 2007 17:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Companies urged to talk to employees about stress </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/depression.shtml</link>
<description>Companies urged to talk to employees about stress.  </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 23 April 2007 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Work life balance effects ethics, survey says </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ethics.us.shtml</link>
<description>Companies who communicate about work-life priorities have more ethical employees, study suggests.  </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 23 April 2007 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>British Airways selects Simpson as new comms leader </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/simpson.shtml</link>
<description>Downing Street aide chosen to take over communications for airline. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 20 April 2007 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales reps overloaded by bad internal comms </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/sales.us.shtml</link>
<description>Study of pharmaceutical sales-forces reveal their working time's being wasted by unnecessary messages. </description>

<pubDate>Wed, 18 April 2007 17:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2007 EXCEL Award goes to Motorola executive</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/motorola.us.shtml</link>
<description>Stu Reed picks up Excellence in Communication Leadership Award.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 18 April 2007 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Grass Roots gets Gold for interactive internal communications</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/grass.shtml</link>
<description>Business consultancy praised for its interactive comms efforts.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 18 April 2007 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Internal comms goes green</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/green.us.shtml</link>
<description>Getting employees to support corporate environmental initiatives is vital to their success, consultant claims.</description>

<pubDate>Tues, 17 April 2007 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VMA Group signs internal comms specialist Charlotte Butler</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/butler.shtml</link>
<description>Former Melcrum communicator moves to communications recruiting firm. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 13 April 2007 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Spam epidemic threatens e-mail use</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/spam.shtml</link>
<description>Study claims e-mail will soon be obsolete for business communication.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 12 April 2007 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Passion for work more important than pay</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/pay.us.shtml</link>
<description>Study finds that emotional support creates more job enthusiasm than higher wages.  </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 12 April 2007 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Shell appoints Auer to lead global internal comms</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/auer.shtml</link>
<description>Oil giant takes on head of internal communications role as part of revitalized communications strategy. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 5 April 2007 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Social media use high in workplace</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/socialthreat.us.shtml</link>
<description>Study finds nearly half of all employees use social media during work time.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 5 April 2007 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>"Internal Communicator" is world's most-desired job, survey finds</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/desire.shtml</link>
<description>Internal comms beats rock star and footballer to top spot.</description>

<pubDate>Sun, 1 April 2007 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Top 10 April Fool's Day workplace pranks revealed</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/aprilfool2.shtml</link>
<description>No, we're not joking. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Are you failing to reveal executive pay objectives?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bonuses.us.shtml</link>
<description>Study shows many companies are unwilling to show how their executive's pay links to their job performance.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Managing information overload high on the comms agenda</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/scmsummit.us.shtml</link>
<description>US Strategic Communication Summit tackled this year's hot comms topics.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ROI Communication picks up Best Small Company award</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/roi.us.shtml</link>
<description>Internal comms consultancy acknowledged for its flexible work environment.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Weinstein leaves Nike </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/weinstein.us.shtml</link>
<description>Nike's director of global internal communications leaves to set up PR firm. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Nine out of 10 communicate daily via e-mail and web </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/internet.shtml</link>
<description>Worldwide survey reveals online communications have become a vital tool for employees. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Should you be worried about "disintermediation"? </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/smforum.shtml</link>
<description>Melcrum's Social Media Forum discusses the latest uses for new digital media within internal communications.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Social media usage on the rise, but risks remain </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/smsurvey.shtml</link>
<description>Melcrum's Social Media survey results reveal widespread uptake of social media tools.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Microsoft's Mike Love takes on new BT comms role </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/mikelove.shtml</link>
<description>Telecomms firm creates position for former Microsoft communicator.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Comic Relief does social media</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/rednoseday.shtml</link>
<description>Charity event used online networks to help get fundraising message across.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ACNielsen gives Pearson-McNeil top comms job </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/mcneil.us.shtml</link>
<description>Communications executive takes on transformation task at research company. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bright spark joins Bonfire Communications </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hansink.us.shtml</link>
<description>Former Gallup employee-engagement expert takes over as campaign director at internal communications agency. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Two communication high fliers join Tyco's team</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/tyco.us.shtml</link>
<description>Paul Fitzhenry and Sheri Woodruff take on VP of communications roles.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Belief in managers boosts job satisfaction, says newspaper survey</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/timessurvey.shtml</link>
<description>The annual Sunday Times "Best 100 Companies To Work For" survey finds employee satisfaction's on the increase.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NCR chooses Brewer to manage communications</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/brewer.us.shtml</link>
<description>IT business takes on new comms head to handle internal and external communication programs.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>David Grossman and Associates honored in PRWeek Awards</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/grossmanpr.us.shtml</link>
<description>Keeping its own employees happy helps DGandA win support of judges.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Are you reading your employees accurately? </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/towers_perrin.us.shtml</link>
<description>US employers aren't communicating benefits changes effectively, says survey.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 9 Mar 2007 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employee feuds can harm internal communication</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/war.shtml</link>
<description>Personality differences can lead to communication problems in the workplace, research reveals.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Could you lead your organization to victory?</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/competition.shtml</link>
<description>Annual European business communications awards now open. </description>

<pubDate>Tue, 6 Mar 2007 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Two new social media resources unveiled</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/sm_guidelines.shtml</link>
<description>Benchmark your social media initiatives with new survey and guidelines.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 6 Mar 2007 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Julie Peterson goes back to University </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/peterson1.us.shtml</link>
<description>Communicator to build strategic comms at the University of Chicago.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2007 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Good communication beats pay in worker happiness survey</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/friendship.shtml</link>
<description>Employee satisfaction is more influenced by how people communicate than by level of earnings, study reveals.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2007 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Delta Air Lines appoints Battcher to lead communications </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/battcher.us.shtml</link>
<description>New man brought in to run American airline's internal and external communications</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2007 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Harmful workplace chatter is rife, says US survey</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/comments.us.shtml</link>
<description>One in three employees report inappropriate remarks at work.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2007 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Boeing chooses Kenexa for employee survey services</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/kenexa.shtml</link>
<description>Staff surveys to be rolled out by global talent-solutions provider.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>US comms efforts aren't keeping employees satisfied, study says </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/dissatisfaction.us.shtml</link>
<description>Survey of American workers reveals employee communication needs major improvement. </description>

<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Different personalities can create culture clashes, study warns </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/culturalpersonas.shtml</link>
<description>Survey of personalities across the world shows deep divisions in how teams are run and led.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>David Aquilina wins IABC Bronze Quill Award </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/aquilina.us.shtml</link>
<description>IABC honors corporate comms freelancer with another award.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Barclays hires Ezri Carlebach for internal comms position </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/carlebach.shtml</link>
<description>Former not-for-profit communicator will now drive business messages to banking giant's staff. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Internal comms vital for innovation, execs say </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/weberinnovation.shtml</link>
<description>Survey shows internal communications is seen as crucial for forging creative business cultures. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Christopher Hannegan leaves Edelman for Booz Allen Hamilton </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hannegan.us.shtml</link>
<description>Former senior VP of employee communication at PR firm joins global consultancy.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employees say senior bosses can't be trusted </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/notrustsurvey.us.shtml</link>
<description>Survey of US workers reveals suspicion about messages from top managers.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Windeler gets non executive directorship at VMA Search</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/windeler_vma.shtml</link>
<description>Former Hill and Knowlton CEO set to work with senior communications headhunters.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Poor internal communication blights Caribbean businesses</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/caribbean.shtml</link>
<description>Workplace morale survey reveals deep dissatisfaction with lack of internal communications.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Most employees unaware of office romance rules</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/romance.shtml</link>
<description>Survey shows majority of workers don't know their company's policy on workplace relationships.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Samir Kapur joins Fullerton India's communication team</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/samir_kapur.shtml</link>
<description>Communications and media relations role for former ESPN Star Sports communicator</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Summersault scores a clutch of certificates at CiB Central Region Awards</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/cibawards.shtml</link>
<description>Business communication efforts recognized in UK Awards.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Survey reveals deep division between senior and middle management</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/middlemanagement.shtml</link>
<description>Failure to communicate widespread in UK companies.</description>

<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Welsh brewery signs comms contract with PR consultancy</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/brains.shtml</link>
<description>SA Brain &amp; Co. appoints ENS to fortify its communications efforts.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>UK bird flu outbreak reinforces need for disaster planning</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/birdfluplan.shtml</link>
<description>European businesses urged to generate effective crisis communication and contingency plans.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Canada's 50 best-managed companies announced</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/canada50.us.shtml</link>
<description>Winners for 2006 showcase successful strategies for growth. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gazprom appoints Philip Dewhurst as UK PR leader</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/dewhurstgazprom.shtml</link>
<description>Russian energy giant makes former Shandwick head its UK public relations chief.  </description>

<pubDate>Wed, 7 Feb 2007 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>RONA appoints new head of communications</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/ronaroy.us.shtml</link>
<description>Canadian home furnishings chain brings in Michele Roy to develop new programs for internal communications. </description>

<pubDate>Wed, 7 Feb 2007 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hewitt Associates launches Top Companies for Leaders study </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hewitt_study.shtml</link>
<description>Your chance to enter your leadership for 2007 study.</description>

<pubDate>Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Cisco signs Brad Whitworth for senior comms role</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/whitworth.us.shtml</link>
<description>Experienced internal communications practitioner heads up Strategic Alliances team.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 5 Feb 2007 17:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>US government communications improving, survey says</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/opmsurvey.us.shtml</link>
<description>Survey shows slow but steady progress in government's effort to communicate with federal workers. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 5 Feb 2007 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Health-agency leaders lose employee trust</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/cdc2006survey.us.shtml</link>
<description>Survey reveals employees at Center for Disease Control (CDC) don't understand how their work helps meet agency's goals. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>International Communications Consultancy Organisation appoints new executive director </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/icco.shtml</link>
<description>Trade association chooses Virginia Hague as its new leader. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 2 Feb 2007 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Communication challenges top list of employer concerns</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/plan_changes.us.shtml</link>
<description>New report reveals US employers have communication concerns about the benefits-enrollment process. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 2 Feb 2007 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>International Communications Consultancy Organisation appoints new executive director </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/icco.shtml</link>
<description>Trade association chooses Virginia Hague as its new leader. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 2 Feb 2007 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rigid Asian firms risk losing talented employees</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/asiatalent.shtml</link>
<description>Employees look to leave jobs that don't allow them to take initiative or develop new skills, survey shows.  </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>M&amp;S boss scoops Business Leader 2007 award</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/m_and_s.shtml</link>
<description>World Leadership Forum chooses Stuart Rose as this year's leadership winner. 

</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2007 17:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>City workers poised to leave jobs over unsatisfactory bonuses</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bonus.shtml</link>
<description>Four out of five city workers say they'll leave their job if they don't get the bonus they want this year. </description>

<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>M&amp;S boss scoops Business Leader 2007 award</title>
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<description>World Leadership Forum chooses Stuart Rose as this year's leadership winner. 

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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2007 17:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rachau appointed as comms head for Diamondbacks</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/diamondbacks_rachau.us.shtml</link>
<description>Major league US baseball team appoints new internal and external communications chief.

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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2007 15:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Council employees put on an e-mail diet </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/diet.shtml</link>
<description>Workers encouraged to cut down e-mail use and focus on face-to-face communication.
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2007 17:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Companies warned to prepare for winter sickness</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/bastrikewarning.shtml</link>
<description>Adopt flexible approach to absences to avoid strike situations, companies advised.
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2007 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>British bosses failing to lead, report claims</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/rostaylor.shtml</link>
<description>Survey shows many UK bosses undermine employees' morale.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Shorebank intranet fights global warming</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/shorebank.us.shtml</link>
<description>System takes forms online to improve employee communications and decrease paper usage</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2007 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Simon Hardaker joins Rolls Royce as head of internal comms</title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/hardaker.shtml</link>
<description>Former Qinetiq head of internal relations moves to aerospace and energy technologies company.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2007 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>RSPB intranet wins prestigious award </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/rspbaward.shtml</link>
<description>Charity's internal intranet site listed as one of the 10 best in the world by top usability guru. </description>

<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>More people working on the move </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/sheffieldstudy.shtml</link>
<description>A new study reveals employees are working but not necessarily communicating while in transit. </description>

<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2007 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Hub needs you! </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/james_brown.shtml</link>
<description>Latest Hub recruit seeks your internal communications stories.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2007 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Shaping your team for PR success </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/psycho_geometric.us.shtml</link>

<description>Strong teams can be formed from balancing the traits of individuals, consultant says.</description>

<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Getting the best from international employees </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/international_employees.shtml</link>

<description>How language is often blamed when the difference lies in culture.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>It's easier to lie in print </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/phonedodge.shtml</link>

<description>Colleagues find it easier to dodge tough questions on the phone or via e-mail. </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Good communication linked to high levels of engagement </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/frequent_communication.shtml</link>

<description>Research from the US shows that employees who enjoy frequent communication from senior management are more likely to be engaged with their organization.</description>

<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jan 2007 17:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>UK workers are more engaged by voluntary work than pay rises </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/crengagement.shtml</link>

<description>Research by an organization for volunteers shows that more than half of UK employees are unsatisfied at work and want to do more for their community or the environment.</description>

<pubDate>Thu, 4 Jan 2007 15:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Is work the ultimate extreme sport?  </title>
<link>http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/news/extremesports.us.shtml</link>

<description>New study suggests the "American Dream" is on steroids... </description>

<pubDate>Thu, 4 Jan 2007 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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