Strategy of the Week

Employee communications around a major company event or change are second nature. But don't let the flow of information dry up in the aftermath of your big news. Constant
communications with employees will go a long way toward keeping staffers content, especially in a tough economic environment.

Moody's Corp. launched a major "Spin" campaign to keep employees in the loop when the company spun off from Dun & Bradstreet. The campaign included a site on the company
intranet, frequent email newsletters and constant communication through the employee magazine. When the "Spin" was over, however, it was important for the internal communications
team to communicate business and growth strategies for the new company, educate employees about rules of conduct for a public company and maintain the flow of information
employees received leading up to the Spin. The Moody's team continues with its electronic updates, now called Moody's Corporation Updates, and relies on a freshly designed
magazine to continue to keep employees informed.

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