With the end of the year approaching, many of you will probably be bidding good riddance to 2009 and hoping that next year will see business improve and morale pick up.

So here to help you review your communication approach in preparation for a fresh start are five articles on a variety of topics from the Internal Comms Hub, which we hope will help you on your way.

1. Help managers master engagement: TOP TIPS: The 10 Cs of employee engagement
2. Rebuilding trust: Communicating and rebuilding trust in the finance industry
3. Remember those still with the company: Give some love to employees who remain
4. Positive thinking: Be proactive: Think about the post-recession climate
5. Be creative: TOP TIPS: Cheap ways to roll out social media

I hope you find these resources beneficial. Enjoy!

Until next time,

P.S. One way of helping employees through large-scale change is to facilitate online forums where they can share their opinions and concerns. Social media is one of the best channels to achieve this. Melcrum's Social Media Conference is taking place in London on 9th and 10th February 2010 and is the must-attend event of the year to further your knowledge of this exciting area. Find out how you can build the business case for social media, as well as hearing how other companies are improving their results by using it. Book your place today.

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