The Crucial Role of 'Why' in Effective Workplace Communication

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Nina Kontos, Senior Director of Global Internal Communications, Employee Experience & Learning at Axonius. Nina draws from her diverse background to provide fresh perspectives on fostering an engaged, informed workforce to discuss the crucial role of 'Why' in effective workplace communication.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Introduction and overview00:20 - Personal journey: from New Yorker to wine enthusiast01:06 - The start in corporate America: sociology to public relations02:12 - Google experience: internal comms and leadership roles03:00 - Role at Axonius: global internal comms and employee experience03:27 - Leadership, people practices, and communication: the three-legged stool04:03 - Prioritizing key areas in a growing company04:38 - Effective change management and communication strategies05:07 - The importance of the 'why' in workplace communication06:03 - Adapting communication to different audiences07:01 - Benefits communication: making it clear and relatable08:54 - Using technology for personalized employee experiences10:03 - Humanizing corporate communication11:00 - Managing communications in a remote work environment12:03 - The role of HR in enhancing employee engagement13:30 - Integrating consistency in company communications14:01 - Building effective people practices and employee experience15:03 - Overcoming challenges in remote team management16:00 - The future of HR and employee experience17:00 - Personalizing the employee journey with technology18:50 - Implementing new health benefits and overcoming challenges20:00 - Evolving role of HR in employee health and well-being22:00 - Navigating the noise: effective communication in HR23:00 - Closing remarks and key takeawaysAbout HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.