European execs embrace flexibility...

Businesses across Europe have embraced the concept of flexible working, with almost unanimous support from senior executives that it delivers increased productivity and motivation as well as revenue.

Another post from Management issues

Germany and France were more sceptical than most, while Ireland, together with
the Netherlands and the Nordic countries, saw the phenomenon in the most
positive light.

I just can't help myself - I know which gang I'd rather be in...

I think it's got to be the way forward - especially in light of the reduction of our manufacturing base/culture - and increase in service industries.

Ground down by corporate jargon

British workers are bombarded by corporate jargon and "communications
initiatives", yet complain they are none the wiser about what is really going on
or whether what they are doing is making any difference, according to latest
research.

Research carried out by CHA reported at Management issues site - just tell it like it is dudes...

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Using the intranet for CEO communication...

Information taken from the Melcrum Source for Communicators

Q: What's the best direct channel (via intranet), other than a letter or a blog,
which encapsulates simple, direct and personal communications from the CEO?

A: Two suggestions, both very simple at heart.
1) An 800 number: The equivalent of an all-employee voicemail, but accessible from any phone in the world, or through the company network. In this format you can script and rehearse the (really short) message from the CEO to give it urgency and make sure it's jargon-free. As a high-tech add-on, you can also make the message
available on the internet as a Pod-cast.

2) Stand up video: Again, both high-tech and low-tech. You travel with a little video camera and do stand up reports from various locations. You can then drop it almost straight onto your intranet (after saving it as low resolution).

A lot of this will depend on how adventurous and comfortable your leaders are. While the fear of self-exposure is high, the risk is low. And the effect and rewards in terms of employee engagement are really high.