We’re already three months into the year, but it’s not too late to look at some 2025 internal communication trends and see how they may shape your organization’s communication strategy. The internal comms landscape has continued to change with employee expectations shifting and technology advancing, and companies must continue to build stronger connections to align their teams with company goals. Here are four internal communication trends to look at in 2025:
This trend is not only on the list every year, but it seems to be towards the top, and for good reason! Employees constantly need trust and authenticity from leaders to not only feel like they’re aligned on the goals and strategies set from the top down but more importantly feel like they’re valued enough to receive full transparency from executives. The key to transparency is effective communication, which starts at the top.
When COVID hit, many companies erred on the side of over communication. Some employees felt overwhelmed by the additional channels and increased flow of communications, which may have made it difficult for them to find the information they really needed. A communications audit can help you understand what channels are working best for employees, and what information is a priority for them. Looking for more internal communication trends like this, click here.
More and more companies are headed back into the office full time and though some employees may not love this requirement, in person events like lunch-and-learns and happy hours have helped the transition and reengaged many workers. This aspect of work life is gaining traction, not only because people feel more comfortable after getting over the COVID hump but also, they’re fun! They help employees build relationships and foster a feeling of unity that many people have been missing over the past five years. Read more about planning corporate events, here.
Using AI and similar tools have greatly enhanced workflow, but they’ve also been beneficial in strategic planning. When used right, this advanced technology can reduce time spent on things like reviewing employee engagement survey results and sentiment analysis, so you can avoid sifting through such quantities of data. These tools are great for both efficiency in day-to-day tasks and giving a cohesive view on metrics that were once overlooked.
These are just four of the many internal communication trends to look at for 2025. Want to learn more about the benefits of internal communications? Tribe can help!
