Digital Communications at Work: Designing Channels for Employee Engagement and Experience - Hardcover

O'Dea, Sharon; Phillips, Jonathan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1398626090 ISBN 13: 9781398626096

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2026

Synopsis

<p><b>Implement a digital communications strategy that boosts engagement, retention and productivity in a hybrid workplace.</b><br><br><i><b>Digital Communications at Work</b></i> is the practical guide for internal communications managers, HR business partners and mid-level leaders who want to optimize how employees connect, collaborate and access essential information. Written by two leading digital communications experts, it combines proven principles, actionable frameworks and real-world examples help you deliver measurable results and strengthen your professional credibility.<br><br>Drawing on examples including from universities, global banks, professional institutes and international charities, this book will enable you to:<br>- Develop a tailored channel strategy aligned to business goals and culture <br>- Build and present a compelling business case to secure leadership buy-in <br>- Apply frameworks to select, integrate and optimize digital tools effectively <br>- Implement content plans that sustain engagement and talent retention <br>- Measure, analyze and refine for continuous improvement and ROI<br><br>With step-by-step guidance and actionable tools, <b><i>Digital Communications at Work</i></b> equips you to navigate the planning, politics, finance and IT challenges and create a seamless digital employee experience that supports organizational performance.<br><br><i><b>Themes include:</b> Internal communications strategy, hybrid workplace engagement, content planning, channel optimization, employee experience, communications ROI</i></p>

About this title

About the Authors

<b>Sharon O'Dea</b> is co-founder of Lithos Partners, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. With over 20 years' experience, she previously worked as Head of Digital Communications for Standard Chartered and has advised some of the world's best-known organizations including banks, global corporates, world-class universities and leading charities. She writes and speaks regularly on internal communications, platform strategy and the digital workplace, and is one of the world's most-followed comms professionals on LinkedIn. O'Dea is a member of the Institute of Internal Communications, the International Association of Business Communicators and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

<b>Jonathan Phillips </b>is co-founder of Lithos Partners based in Bristol, UK. With more than 20 years' experience he is a regular speaker and writer on Digital Workplace and Communications. Formerly Head of Digital Communications for Coca-Cola Enterprises, he is an advisor to the UK government.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1398626090
• ISBN 13: 9781398626096
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 328