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Schmidt](https://blog.6i-communication.com/author/andy-g-schmidt) on May 21, 2021, 7:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Beekeeper Edge](https://blog.6i-communication.com/hubfs/Beekeeper%20Edge.jpg)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/the-beekeepers-edge-or-why-the-whole-is-smarter-than-its-parts) Bees aren’t smart, bee colonies are. No single bee knows how to build a hive, protect the queen, and produce honey. But collectively, they still make it happen, which is quite impressive. Here is how they do it: [Read More](https://blog.6i-communication.com/the-beekeepers-edge-or-why-the-whole-is-smarter-than-its-parts) Topics: [Internal Communications](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications), [Best Practice](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/best-practice) ## [The Beekeeper - Why not copy from nature?](https://blog.6i-communication.com/the-beekeeper-why-not-copy-from-nature) Posted by [Andy G. Schmidt](https://blog.6i-communication.com/author/andy-g-schmidt) on May 14, 2021, 9:34:14 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.6i-communication.com/hubfs/Bienen%20auf%20Blau.jpg)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/the-beekeeper-why-not-copy-from-nature)   [Read More](https://blog.6i-communication.com/the-beekeeper-why-not-copy-from-nature) Topics: [Internal Communications](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications), [Best Practice](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/best-practice), [Operational Efficiency](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/operational-efficiency) ## [The Importance of Transparency for a Healthy Company Culture](https://blog.6i-communication.com/the-importance-of-transparency-for-a-healthy-company-culture) Posted by [Andy G. Schmidt](https://blog.6i-communication.com/author/andy-g-schmidt) on May 4, 2021, 6:01:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Beekeeper brings transparency-1](https://blog.6i-communication.com/hubfs/Beekeeper%20brings%20transparency-1.jpg)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/the-importance-of-transparency-for-a-healthy-company-culture) Companies have changed the way they do business. A rigid hierarchy that restricted the flow of information and negatively impacted employee communications used to be the norm. Communication between employees and their supervisors was often limited, and organizational transparency was practically nonexistent. [Read More](https://blog.6i-communication.com/the-importance-of-transparency-for-a-healthy-company-culture) Topics: [Hospitality](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/hospitality), [Video](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/video), [Internal Communications](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications), [Employee Experience](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/employee-experience), [Best Practice](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/best-practice), [Use-Case](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/use-case) ## [Still using WhatsApp for Corporate Internal Communication?](https://blog.6i-communication.com/still-using-whatsapp-for-corporate-internal-communication) Posted by [Andy G. Schmidt](https://blog.6i-communication.com/author/andy-g-schmidt) on Jan 9, 2021, 5:30:10 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Beekeeper - The Essential Secure Platform for Frontline Workers](https://blog.6i-communication.com/hubfs/Beekeeper-Product-Imagery-2.png)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/still-using-whatsapp-for-corporate-internal-communication) Have you seen the prompt on WhatsApp requesting you to accept revised Terms & Conditions yet? Will you continue to use WhatsApp for business communication? What about your internal communications within the company? Starting Feb 8th 2021 your **WhatsApp data will be shared with Facebook**. You still have a choice to protect your business and protect your employees. [Read More](https://blog.6i-communication.com/still-using-whatsapp-for-corporate-internal-communication) Topics: [Internal Communications](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications), [Operational Efficiency](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/operational-efficiency), [Safety](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/safety), [data security](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/data-security) ## [Harnessing Swarm Intelligence to Make the Sum Bigger than its Parts](https://blog.6i-communication.com/harnessing-swarm-intelligence-to-make-the-sum-bigger-than-its-parts) Posted by [Andy G. Schmidt](https://blog.6i-communication.com/author/andy-g-schmidt) on Jan 3, 2021, 12:48:40 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.6i-communication.com/hubfs/Beekeeper%20Edge.jpg)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/harnessing-swarm-intelligence-to-make-the-sum-bigger-than-its-parts) What can we do differently to do better in engaging our employees? Many bosses believe that valuable knowledge is concentrated in a very few heads. They assume that the key to making good decisions is finding that one right person who will have the answer. **The “genius” of the organization NEVER resides completely in management!** The best ideas will often come from far-flung corners of the community. We are likely to incur an “ignorance tax” when we fail to consult the crowd before making important decisions. [Read More](https://blog.6i-communication.com/harnessing-swarm-intelligence-to-make-the-sum-bigger-than-its-parts) Topics: [Employee Engagement](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/employee-engagement), [Internal Communications](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications), [Best Practice](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/best-practice), [Operational Efficiency](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/operational-efficiency) ## [How To Best Demonstrate ROI for Your New Internal Communication Platform](https://blog.6i-communication.com/demonstrate-roi-for-digital-workplace-tools) Posted by [Andy G. Schmidt](https://blog.6i-communication.com/author/andy-g-schmidt) on Nov 3, 2020, 2:33:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![blog image Infographic-internal-communications-workflow](https://blog.6i-communication.com/hubfs/blog%20image%20Infographic-internal-communications-workflow.png)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/demonstrate-roi-for-digital-workplace-tools) Communication professionals are faced with the daunting task of successfully aligning workforces with the strategic mission and objectives of their organization. Suffice to say while managing costs. These priorities are often competing, yet they don't have to be. [Read More](https://blog.6i-communication.com/demonstrate-roi-for-digital-workplace-tools) Topics: [Employee Engagement](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/employee-engagement), [Internal Communications](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications), [Best Practice](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/best-practice), [Operational Efficiency](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/operational-efficiency) ## [Crunch Time - Make use of the downtime](https://blog.6i-communication.com/crunch-time-make-use-of-the-downtime) Posted by [Andy G. Schmidt](https://blog.6i-communication.com/author/andy-g-schmidt) on Sep 26, 2020, 3:52:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.6i-communication.com/hubfs/1_crisis%20FN-AH975_FN_CRI_M_20190827022434%20-%20Getty%20Images.jpg)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/crunch-time-make-use-of-the-downtime) While the end of the Covid-19 may not be in sight and the full extent of its impact remains unclear, leaders must embrace this time as one that will help them be better prepared for future hardships. Are people really your "most important asset"? Then would it be fair to say that you should focus on the physical safety of your people first, the mental health of your people second and then worry about collateral damage and the P&L next. [Read More](https://blog.6i-communication.com/crunch-time-make-use-of-the-downtime) Topics: [Employee Engagement](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/employee-engagement), [Internal Communications](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications), [Best Practice](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/best-practice), [Operational Efficiency](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/operational-efficiency), [Safety](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/safety) ## [The Top 10 of Top-Notch Internal Communication](https://blog.6i-communication.com/the-top-10-of-top-notch-internal-communication) Posted by [Andy G. Schmidt](https://blog.6i-communication.com/author/andy-g-schmidt) on Sep 21, 2020, 11:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![sreenshots Berliner Stadtreiningung-mybsr](https://blog.6i-communication.com/hubfs/sreenshots%20Berliner%20Stadtreiningung-mybsr.jpg)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/the-top-10-of-top-notch-internal-communication) If I were to head a large company, I would pay my Head of Internal Communications more than my Head of External Communications. Why? Because I know that if this company is really to change, and to persuade the outside world it has changed, it has to change on the inside first. **Internal Communication is here to enable change and execution of the strategy.** [Read More](https://blog.6i-communication.com/the-top-10-of-top-notch-internal-communication) Topics: [Employee Engagement](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/employee-engagement), [Internal Communications](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications), [Employee Experience](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/employee-experience), [Best Practice](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/best-practice), [Operational Efficiency](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/operational-efficiency) ## [Workplaces are better with trust](https://blog.6i-communication.com/workplaces-are-better-with-trust) Posted by [Andy G. Schmidt](https://blog.6i-communication.com/author/andy-g-schmidt) on Sep 17, 2020, 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Trust - Part 1 Published 6Jun19](https://blog.6i-communication.com/hubfs/Trust%20-%20Part%201%20Published%206Jun19.jpg)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/workplaces-are-better-with-trust) We all know the basic ingredients for high employee engagement: A meaningful purpose, recognition, open communication, involvement, personal growth and some autonomy in performing our work. But all of these don’t work if the basic ingredient is missing: [Read More](https://blog.6i-communication.com/workplaces-are-better-with-trust) Topics: [Internal Communications](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications), [Employee Experience](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/employee-experience), [Operational Efficiency](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/operational-efficiency) ## [Mobile Communication: Where Technology Meets People](https://blog.6i-communication.com/mobile-communication-where-technology-meets-people) Posted by [Alexandra Zamolo - Head of Content Marketing Beekeeper](https://blog.6i-communication.com/author/alexandra-zamolo-head-of-content-marketing-beekeeper) on Jul 22, 2020, 4:08:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Blog-image-Beekeeper-blog-Technology Meets People-1](https://blog.6i-communication.com/hubfs/Blog-image-Beekeeper-blog-Technology%20Meets%20People-1.png)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/mobile-communication-where-technology-meets-people) What do today’s two billion mobile workers have in common? While the use cases may vary, the needs of the global distributed workforce remain universal. Whether in hospitality, manufacturing, retail, construction, or healthcare, to name a few, frontline workers need access to mobile communication to: [Read More](https://blog.6i-communication.com/mobile-communication-where-technology-meets-people) Topics: [Internal Communications](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications), [Best Practice](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/best-practice), [Operational Efficiency](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/operational-efficiency) [Previous](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications/page/2) [All posts](https://blog.6i-communication.com/all) [Next](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications/page/4) ## Your Guide to Internal Communications and Employee Engagement ### Stay on top of Industry Trends and gain insights ### Subscribe below to not miss any of our blog posts.   ### Subscribe Here! ### Relevant Posts ### Tags - [Best Practice (42)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/best-practice) - [Operational Efficiency (39)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/operational-efficiency) - [Internal Communications (36)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/internal-communications) - [Employee Experience (35)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/employee-experience) - [Employee Engagement (18)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/employee-engagement) - [Hospitality (6)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/hospitality) - [F&B (5)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/fb) - [Logistics (5)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/logistics) - [Retail (5)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/retail) - [Use-Case (5)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/use-case) - [Manufacturing (4)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/manufacturing) - [Safety (3)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/safety) - [Tool (2)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/tool) - [Video (1)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/video) - [WHS (1)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/whs) - [data security (1)](https://blog.6i-communication.com/tag/data-security) See all