Effective HR Communication by Debra Corey Summary
Overview of Effective HR Communication
Transform your HR programs from ignored to adored. Debra Corey's six-step IMPACT model, praised by CEOs like Glenn Elliott as "practical, informative, and full of warmth," reveals why 30-year industry veteran Corey became one of HR Magazine's Most Influential HR Thinkers.
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When Your Biggest Campaign Falls Flat
A major tech company spent six months crafting the perfect wellness initiative. They hired consultants, designed beautiful materials, and launched with fanfare. Three weeks later, participation sat at 4%. What went wrong? They forgot to ask employees what they actually wanted. This scenario plays out in organizations daily, costing billions in wasted resources and lost engagement. The truth is, most HR communications fail not because of bad intentions, but because they skip the detective work. Before crafting any message, before selecting any channel, before writing a single word, we need to investigate-deeply and systematically. This means asking the right questions of the right people, gathering data that challenges our assumptions, and building objectives that actually matter. Think of it like planning a dinner party: you wouldn't cook without knowing who's coming, what they eat, or when they can arrive. Yet somehow, we launch major communications campaigns with less planning than we'd give a weekend barbecue. Investigation transforms communication from guesswork into strategy, turning raw insights into SMART objectives that become your North Star, guiding every subsequent decision and helping you measure what actually matters.
The Detective's Mindset and Strategic Planning
Choosing Your Channels: The Medium Shapes the Message
Building Your Alliance: Communication as Team Sport
Creating Content That Sticks: Making Messages Memorable
Testing: Measuring What Matters
Your Communication Revolution Starts Now
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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