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FrequencyFrontlines, Fusion & FrictionIn this episode, Jenni Field and Chuck Gose explore the evolving landscape of employee communication and experience.
They dig into the growing disconnect with frontline workers, the surprising decision by Moderna to merge HR and IT, and why internal communicators should start thinking more like journalists. The conversation also dives into Gallup’s “remote work paradox,” highlighting how employees can be both highly engaged and deeply stressed.
Throughout, Jenni and Chuck emphasize the value of listening, the risks of surface-level metrics, and the growing need for clarity, connection, and courage in how organizations communicate.
...2025-05-1939 minFrequencyPresence, Productivity & Powerful StorytellingIn this episode of Frequency, Chuck Gose and Jenni Field explore some of the latest themes related to employee satisfaction, engagement, and the return to office debate.
They discuss the importance of understanding employee satisfaction versus engagement and delve into the complexities of the return to office debate, highlighting control issues and the need for organizations to address underlying problems rather than relying on superficial solutions.
They explore the evolving definitions of productivity for knowledge workers, emphasizing the need for clarity in what productivity means in different contexts. They get into the age old debate of...2025-05-1249 minFrequencyAnxiety, Adaptability & Authentic CommunicationIn this episode, Chuck and Jenni explore the challenges for HR teams in 2025, whether the term Adaptability Quotient (AQ) is a buzzword or a real focus for leaders and the latest data in the Return to Office (RTO) mandate. They get spicy with conversations about data and metrics while questioning whether everyone is worried about work or if it’s how we are being made to feel by the constant reports in the media.
They uncover more cultural difference in vehicle regulations and themed parties while they discuss the importance of understanding happiness…. and the future of Las V...2025-05-0542 minFrequencyGaps, Guidance & Getting Communication RightIn this episode of Frequency, Chuck and Jenni discuss various aspects of communication, culture and employee experience.
They explore the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership, and some of the latest research into the significant communication gaps between leaders and employees. The discussion emphasizes the need for credible leadership and effective communication strategies to foster a positive organizational culture.
In this conversation, Chuck reinforces the complexities of communication within organizations, emphasizing the differences in communication strategies based on company size.
The conversation also touches on the pressures of personal branding in the...2025-04-2851 minFrequencyBuzzwords, Bots & Bad DataIn this episode of Frequency, Chuck and Jenni tackle some of the most pressing and polarizing questions in internal communication today. From the ethics of recording meetings to the over-intellectualization of the profession, they pull no punches.
They unpack key research from Harvard Business Review and Stanford University, exploring employee trust in AI-generated CEO messages, the slippery slope of strategic comms jargon, and why giving employees some autonomy over where they work might be the best culture decision a company can make.
Along the way, they share personal stories, challenge long-standing norms in comms, and...2025-04-2144 minFrequencyC-Suite Shuffles, the Strategy Spiral and the Spice GirlsIn this episode of Frequency, Chuck and Jenni explore the challenges for people managers, the importance of impact of communication leaders and whether or not employees are exhausted by the cycle of strategy shifts.
They delve into the challenge of employee engagement scores and work-life balance (a term Chuck doesn’t enjoy) and they discuss the challenges for first-time leaders who are often left without the support or skills they need. The conversation also dives into the distinction between change fatigue and strategy fatigue, why both are a factor for employees and Jenni and Chuck debate about wh...2025-04-1433 minFrequencyFear, Fuzziness & the Future of WorkIn this debut episode of Frequency, Jenni and Chuck kick things off by sharing what led them to create a podcast focused on internal communication, employee experience, and workplace culture.
From navigating generational shifts to dissecting the role of AI in the workplace, they dive into the headlines and the undercurrents shaping today's workforce.
They reflect on the evolution of the internal comms industry over the past decade, calling out long-standing challenges, gaps in education, and the critical need for stronger partnerships across the organization.
The conversation zeroes in on the growing impact...2025-04-0744 minFrequencyComing soon - Frequency from Chuck Gose and Jenni FieldGet ready to tune in to Frequency, where internal comms, HR, leadership, and employee experience collide in one powerhouse podcast. In this teaser episode, hosts Chuck Gose and Jenni Field give you a taste of what’s to come: thought-provoking conversations, lively debates, and fresh takes on the workplace challenges you’re facing.
Whether it’s driving change, reaching frontline employees, or creating a culture that sticks, Frequency is your new go-to source for practical insights and bold opinions.
Join us as we shake up the status quo and make internal communications, leadership, and employee engage...2025-04-0101 min
Internal MiscommunicationsBaste My Turkey12 hundred downloads
11 internal Comms experts
10 intriguing episodes
9 (teen) scheduled Zoom calls
8 dozen emails
7 spelling challenges
6 Zencastr sessions (+1 Google Hangout)
5 gold stars on Apple
4+ hours of content
3 months of vulnerability
2 resplendent hosts........... and...
A podcast to celebrate messing up and moving on in internal communications
In this episode, we brought back all of our friends and a couple of future guests to reflect on a year gone by.
Join Jenni Field, Rachel Miller, Annique Simpson, Benjamin Ellis, Chuck Gose, Kristen Hancock, Kyla Simms, Adam...2020-12-221h 04
Culture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #26 - Jenni Field, Redefining CommunicationsNot gonna lie, I'm a little disappointed that I didn't have to label this episode as explicit. Usually my conversations with Jenni Field get quite "colorful." Jenni will be joining FutureComms 2020 from the UK as one of our featured keynote speakers at the event. Want to know what she'll be talking about? Listen to the podcast.
Culture, Comms & Cocktails is internal comms served straight up.2020-03-1025 min
ICologyAre employees even "remotely" interested in employee communications?In this episode of ICology, I talk with Jenni Field, Director at Redefining Communications, and Benjamin Ellis, CEO of SocialOptic, about 2019 research they conducted into remote workers and internal communication. The two of them combined their superpowers to unearth some new data on what employees are interested in and who they are interested in hearing it from. If you'd like to read the full report, download it at http://remotelyinterested.work/.2019-08-0100 min