The Story of Internal Communication (IC) in the UK
Navigate through the chapters below to discover the 19th century origins of company magazines, the changes in communication wrought by two world wars, and the current transformations in the digital age of intranets and online meetings
Chapter 1: The Origins of IC
Read about the early days of IC practices in the 19th century
Chapter 2: The Rise of the Company Magazine
Learn more about how World War One changed communication within companies
Chapter 3: The Spread of Communication
Discover how communication practices expanded in the aftermath of World War Two
Chapter 4: The Professionalisation of IC
Explore how IC professionalised and found new ways to speak to employees
Chapter 5: The Digital Revolution and Beyond
Find out how the internet reconfigured IC and the challenges for the future
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The Evolution of Workplace Psychology: From Conformity to Inclusivity – Source of the Month (October 2023)
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It’s Working a Tweet: Has Technology Improved Internal Communication?– Source of the Month (May 2023)
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Finding Our Voice: Where Did The Concept of Employee Voice Come From? – Source of the Month (April 2023)
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