Communication Templates

How to Write a Change Management Communication Plan That Doesn't Gather Dust

Learn how to turn a static change management communication plan template into a living system, with cadence, ownership, feedback loops, and metrics that drive real adoption.

The First 48 Hours After a Data Breach: An HR Communication Playbook

Communication Templates

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31/07/2026

The First 48 Hours After a Data Breach: An HR Communication Playbook

Learn how to build a practical HR data breach employee communication playbook for the first 48 hours after an incident, including timelines, templates, manager briefings, and cross-functional governance.

Using a comm matrix to steer HR crisis communication with clarity and care

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20/07/2026

Using a comm matrix to steer HR crisis communication with clarity and care

Learn how to use a communication matrix in HR crisis management. Explore stages of communication, matrix assessment, concrete and abstract symbols, and practical ways to align templates, channels, and behaviors to protect trust during crises.

by Devin Archer

What does IFU mean in medical HR communication during a crisis ?

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15/07/2026

What does IFU mean in medical HR communication during a crisis ?

Learn why HR crisis communication must align with medical device Instructions for Use (IFU), how to build IFU-based templates, and how IFU-aware HR messages reduce medical errors and support regulatory compliance.

by Mathieu Rivière

California's Four-Day RTO Mandate: Communication Lessons from 96,000 Protesting State Workers

HR Announcements

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13/07/2026

California's Four-Day RTO Mandate: Communication Lessons from 96,000 Protesting State Workers

What California’s four-day return-to-office mandate reveals about trust, culture, and communication—and how HR leaders can use a phased, data-transparent RTO communication checklist to manage contested office mandates.

When the CEO Goes Off Script: A Crisis Communication Protocol for Real-Time Damage Control

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06/07/2026

When the CEO Goes Off Script: A Crisis Communication Protocol for Real-Time Damage Control

Learn how to design a CEO crisis communication protocol that HR can trust, with guardrails, holding statements, and rapid response practices that protect employees, reputation, and legal exposure during high-stakes incidents.

Manager Communication Toolkit: Scripts for Reviews, Calibration, and the Conversations Nobody Wants to Have

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22/05/2026

Manager Communication Toolkit: Scripts for Reviews, Calibration, and the Conversations Nobody Wants to Have

Learn how to build a practical manager communication toolkit with ready-to-use scripts for performance reviews, calibration, promotion decisions, conflict resolution, and performance warnings, backed by research from Gallagher, Gallup, Prosci, CIPD, and CEB.

The Layoff Script Your Managers Haven't Rehearsed: A Communication Playbook

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18/05/2026

The Layoff Script Your Managers Haven't Rehearsed: A Communication Playbook

Learn how to design a layoff communication script and 72-hour timeline that supports managers, protects your company, and treats employees with clarity and respect.

150,000 Tech Jobs Gone: What the 2026 Layoff Wave Means for HR Communication

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07/05/2026

150,000 Tech Jobs Gone: What the 2026 Layoff Wave Means for HR Communication

How to communicate layoffs in 2026: connect AI restructuring, redeployment and outplacement to protect trust, reduce rehiring costs and retain critical talent.

Crafting Effective HR Email Templates for Seamless Communication

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12/06/2025

Crafting Effective HR Email Templates for Seamless Communication

Explore the art of creating HR email templates that enhance communication and foster a positive work environment. Learn best practices and practical tips.

by Devin Archer