One of the top 101 influencers for the third time!
One of the top 101 influencers for the third time! #CuriousMoments with Advita What an absolute honour to be listed as one of the top 101 influencers by Inspiring Workplaces. This is my third year being listed, and every year, I’m humbled to be named alongside some incredible people doing remarkable things. If you […]
Seven lessons from internal communication professional
Seven lessons from internal communication professional #CuriousMoments with Advita This is my 20th year working as an internal communication professional, and I’ve learned an incredible amount over the past two decades. My top seven lessons ???????? 1) You don’t need a seat at the table – what you do need is the support and sponsorship […]
What exactly is inclusive internal communications?
#CuriousMoments with Advita When Priya Bates, ABC, MC, SCMP, IABC Fellow and I were writing our book, we spent some time researching various definitions. But none quite hit the mark so we decided to create our own based on our knowledge and experience ???????? “Inclusive internal communication enables powerful connections, demonstrates curiosity and cultivates belonging […]
Empowering women in the workplace through internal communications
With International Women’s Day taking place on 8 March 2024, CommsRebel associate, Rupa Bharadva has written a blog based on advice Advita has shared over the past few months about the topic as promoting equity shouldn’t stop at one day but continue all year round. Empowering women in the workplace through internal communications Many […]
Why cognitive and demographic diversity matters
#CuriousMoments with Advita Solidarity with all the comms folks in organisations who are no doubt having to battle with how to share some of the narratives coming out from the party conference [October 2023]. For those feeling despair and hurt over some of the proposals being shared – remember people are fighting for positive change […]
“My life has transformed beyond recognition” – Advita shares her confidence story
I know exactly what it’s like when your confidence stops you from taking up opportunities and achieving your goals. In 2018, my confidence was at an all-time low, and I considered leaving the communications industry. I’ve never been a wallflower. But underneath my bravado, I was a people pleaser and continuously wanted external validation to […]
Four things to consider before adopting AI in Internal Comms
With more companies adopting AI (artificial intelligence) practices, we explore the key considerations around bias and the potential risks. We’ve grown used to AI technologies from home assistants to smart thermostats to robot vacuum cleaners that are making our home lives easier but what about in the workplace? AI is already being used within a […]
REBEL values = all the joy!
#CuriousMoments with Advita Recently, a good friend who doesn’t work in communications but follows my work asked me quite innocently what I do for work as I seem to do a lot of ‘joyful stuff’ ????. It made me chuckle as I made a vow to myself in 2020 that if I was going to work […]
Take Action Make Impact
#CuriousMoments with Advita One thing I’m determined to do is to make life as easy as possible for people on how they can contribute to building inclusive cultures. I’ve updated our inclusive communication checklist and added some pointers on improving accessibility. The checklist is for anyone who needs a reminder of what to look out […]
Is your workplace anti-racist? #ListenActChange
#CuriousMoments with Advita A study undertaken by TUC showed that four in five people don’t report racist behaviour at work because they fear losing their jobs or not being taken seriously. Almost a third of Black, Asian and ethnic minority colleagues shared that they feel less confident, and it’s had an impact on their mental […]