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From Written Off to Signed Up
The Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) Young People and Work report found that nearly a million young people are not in education, employment or training (NEET), despite most saying they want a job, education or training. This article explores what the findings could mean for Armed Forces recruitment, exploring the challenges, opportunities and assumptions surrounding a significant group of potential recruits.
Who owns a story once someone shares their lived experience with you?
This piece explores co-production, ethical storytelling and the responsibility that comes with gathering and sharing real human experiences.
Reflecting on trust, dignity and trauma-informed communication practice, the article considers what it means to tell stories with people, not just about them.
This reflective piece explores belonging, listening, leadership and the everyday behaviours that influence how people experience work, inspired by conversations from The Culture Colonel.
From small interactions to the importance of feeling heard, it reflects on the quieter moments that can shape workplace culture over time.
The Conversation Deficit: How Safe Dialogue Spaces Could Halt the Drift Toward Extremism
A reflection on extremism, resilience and the role conversation plays in shaping trust, belonging and vulnerability within increasingly fragmented information environments. Drawing on the UK Government’s RESIST 3 framework, this piece explores why human connection may be one of the most important protective factors we have.
Meme Diplomacy: How France is Rewriting the Rules of Government Communication
France’s French Response account is attracting attention for its fast, direct and platform-native approach to government communication online. This piece explores what that shift reveals about the changing information environment, and why traditional communications approaches are increasingly being tested by it.
Designing for Everyone: A Practical Guide to Accessible Digital Content
Good design is accessible design. Senior Graphic Designer Elaine shares practical ways to make content more accessible, from colour contrast and typography to captions, alt text and layout. A useful read for anyone creating content, campaigns or communications.
