17 Communication Channels for Engaging Busy Employees

With so much volatility in our world and economy today, it is more important than ever to communicate effectively with employees. The right message, delivered at the right times and through the right communication channels, goes a long way toward building community and engagement. Particularly for teams that are partly or entirely remote, employee communication needs to accomplish a lot. It is one of the best and most powerful tools companies have in breaking down barriers and bringing people together. 
Communicators and leaders have a wide range of options for communication tools and channels today – many that take your communication far beyond traditional emails, texts and meetings – and the list of channels keeps growing. It wasn't long ago that video conferences like Zoom and Microsoft Teams were used far less than they are today. Still, having access to so many channels doesn’t always mean your messages are received, heard, understood or acted upon. With more options to choose from, leaders need to ensure channels are selected strategically so employees aren’t victims of information overload. 
Through this blog post, you’ll get a quick overview of the key options so you can decide which communication channels may work best for your organization at various times. Let's get started…