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    Dogs are communicating. But are you listening?

    When dogs were first bred to live with humans, their caretakers were always around. They lived on farms and villages or were traveling companions for nomads.

  • Rethinking how you communicate about employee reviews

    We spoke with Dr. Kerry O’Grady about how you can make reviews really count. Whether you dread it or see it as a golden opportunity, the employee review is as ubiquitous to the traditional workplace experience as a free pretzel day or casual Friday. But if leaders conduct reviews the right way, they’re not going […]

  • Scientists unlock mysteries of orangutan communication

    In a study published in PeerJ, scientists have revealed the intricate vocal patterns of Bornean orangutans, shedding new light on the complexities of their communication. Titled "Vocal Complexity in the Long Calls of Bornean Orangutans," the research, led by Dr. Wendy Erb from the K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, unveils the remarkable diversity and variability within orangutan long call vocalizations.

  • Enhancing Team Communication for Effective Collaboration

    Effective Team Communication The Importance of Clear Communication in Teamwork Effective communication is crucial for the success of any team. It ensures that tasks are completed efficiently, reduces misunderstandings, and fosters a positive working environment. When team members communicate clearly, they can align their efforts towards common goals and collaborate more effectively. Building Trust Through […]

  • The Impact of Social Media on Communication and Relationships

    Social media is one of the most talked about topics in recent years, as it has grown to the point of impacting every single aspect of our lives. Long gone are the days of social media working as just a place to chat and share pictures of your kids or cats – nowadays, we use […]

  • Tips for communicating with employees during a spin-off, demerger or divestiture

    We spoke with Ted Birkhahn, managing director at Vested, who shared what he’s learned from working on spin-offs in the past. General Electric, a storied American company, was split into three new brands on April 2 — GE Aerospace, GE HealthCare, and GE Veranova, the last of which will cover the energy industry. Because the […]

  • Ragan Research: How communicators overcome leadership blocks

    The continued challenges communicators face when building relationships with the C-suite and other senior leaders, and how to overcome them. Insights from the 2024 Ragan Communications Benchmark Report, an exclusive research project for Ragan’s Communications Leadership Council, highlight the continued challenges that communicators face when building relationships with the C-suite and other senior leaders. Let’s look […]

  • Telefonica highlights 2026 strategic plan progress

    Telefonica CEO Jose Maria Alvarez Pallete pointed to initial success in implementing its new strategic plan through to 2026, as the operator’s net income soared by 79 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of the year.

  • Communicators are critical to rebuilding trust in healthcare. Here’s why.

    Unpacking the Edelman 2024 Trust Barometer. If there’s one thing people should be able to place trust in, it’s the people and institutions charged with taking care of their health. But with misinformation around healthcare (particularly in our post-COVID landscape) run rampant, trust in providers is constantly under fire, and it often comes down to […]

  • GI Partners Completes DQE Communications Acquisition

    GI Partners Completes DQE Communications Acquisition Pittsburgh, PA — May 1, 2024 — DQE Communications (“DQE” or the “Company”), a leading regional provider of high-speed, data networking for businesses and carriers, announced today the completion of its acquisition by GI Partners, a leading investor in data Telecompetitor

  • For Sale: Unique Piece Of Land In Strategic Arctic Archipelago

    The last piece of privately owned land in the strategic Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic is up for grabs, a property likely to entice China but which Norway does not intend to let go without a fight.The archipelago is located halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, in an Arctic region that has become a geopolitical and economic hotspot as the ice melts and relations grow ever frostier between Russia and the West.For 300 million euros ($326 million), interested parties can acquire...

  • Oxford County Library unveils new strategic plan

    Three key goals highlighted as part of library system's vision for 2024-2028