If you are working in the communications field in the Geneva region, you might want to check out our Networks page. There are quite some specialised networks for different areas of communications: web professionals, luxury professionals and those interested in CSR.
Communicating across multiple cultures is always a hot topic, particularly for those working in such a multicultural environment as Switzerland.
It was no surprise then, that when the question of communication differences between UK and US English arose last week on Melcrum’s Communication Network, it sparked a hot debate and a flood of phrases, terms, anecdotes and words of wisdom all relating to language and its correct usage.
Many of the network’s members also pointed out that it’s not just geography that can cause confusion in the workplace, stressing the ongoing need to stamp out business jargon and speak in basic terms to avoid unnecessary ambiguity in all corporate communications.
Following the popularity of this subject, you can now find a summary of the debate and its recommendations on the Melcrum Blog >
Melitta
Internal Communications Executive
Lloyds TSB International Private Banking (IPB), Geneva, for up to 6 months.
The successful candidate will be involved in a major new internal communications strategy to support a wide ranging change programme, making a great opportunity for anyone wanting experience in Corporate, Change or Internal communications. (POST NOW FILLED).
See our Careers Page for full details >
Good luck!
Thank you to the 45+ Communicators who attended our last apero at the Chateau des Penthes. The beautiful setting was ideal for networking. A few photos have been uploaded to our flickr account.
We take this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful summer holiday and look forward to seeing you at our next lunch meeting in September.
Best regards,
The GCN Team
The Financial Times recently published an article looking at internal newsletters and magazines and how they are being used within organisations during a downturn.
The conclusion is that corporate literature of this kind remains alive and well. And, while many firms are moving their newsletters online to cut costs and integrate dynamic technology into their communications, the printed magazine remains a staple for many others – helping them spread the Corporate word to disparate and remote teams.
The article also highlighted some of the current challenges for corporate communications:
Melitta
New communication jobs in Geneva are up on our careers page!
English language Editor, Basel
Internal communications manager, Geneva
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