{"id":14722,"date":"2022-04-19T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/?p=14722"},"modified":"2022-12-13T03:15:32","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T01:15:32","slug":"engage-employees-internal-communications-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/engage-employees-internal-communications-video\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Engage Your Employees with Internal Communications Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Read Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes <\/span><\/span>\n<p>Want to take your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/enterprise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internal comms<\/a> to the next level? Use <span id=\"urn:enhancement-8868b0c5-2388-4b62-ab68-f6369eddd117\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">video<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-242881d7-d917-40c6-98a8-6f7fb116c502\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/content_media\">content<\/span>! Sending an internal <span id=\"urn:enhancement-8e1e93f3-0b5b-4c48-baa5-14dc3340c483\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/share\">communications<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-e65c7efd-f88c-43d7-aeff-a2492c234005\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">video<\/span> rather than a traditional memo or <span id=\"urn:enhancement-8715b45f-a57d-4007-8f7a-f3da230ea286\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/email\">email<\/span> can yield great results. Here are eight ways to make it work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 Ways to Use Internal Communications Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Make announcements.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you tired of sending important <span id=\"urn:enhancement-96958a52-9a10-414d-aec7-f249692804fb\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/company\">company<\/span>-wide emails only to find the open rate abysmal? Or fielding questions that you already answered in an internal memo? <span id=\"urn:enhancement-52112a37-fc5b-4a7c-8b57-2ba20f864321\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">Video<\/span> is the answer! <span id=\"urn:enhancement-b28e55d1-80a2-435f-939b-27ea3d37a535\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">Video<\/span> has a significantly higher engagement rate than written text, along with better comprehension and retention. Skip the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-1788fd5e-47a1-4e49-a874-1e2e88a899fd\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/email\">email<\/span> announcements and make a <span id=\"urn:enhancement-703f72f8-2fc1-4f11-b5ee-07772774a8bc\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">video<\/span> instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Message from the CEO Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/9ykzydy7z6?dnt=1#?secret=K4wzJveJl9\" data-secret=\"K4wzJveJl9\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Message From The CEO Template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/message-from-the-ceo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/blog_buttons-07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13121\" width=\"327\" height=\"62\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Increase visibility.\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even before the recent shift to <span id=\"urn:enhancement-d474d64d-4246-4fe6-89b4-8d97408ef3b0\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/data\/remote_work\">remote work<\/span>, some employees could go months without interacting with executive leadership. Using internal <span id=\"urn:enhancement-2a1f628c-80df-4850-9948-602103c36d15\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/share\">communications<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-18ca4b9b-0d15-471e-b5ad-666eec5374d0\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">video<\/span> as part of your overall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/why-video-is-key-to-your-internal-comms-strategy-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee communication strategy<\/a> gives everyone in your <span id=\"urn:enhancement-24f6faa9-d0ab-4178-abf8-600b7e88d138\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/organization\">organization<\/span> the chance to regularly connect with leaders in a new way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Employee Master Knowledge Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/a8t9ay22sn?dnt=1#?secret=VxGQkyy8ZM\" data-secret=\"VxGQkyy8ZM\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Employee Knowledge Transfer Template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/employee-knowledge-transfer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/blog_buttons-07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13121\" width=\"325\" height=\"62\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Show them what\u2019s happening.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Progress feels like a whirlwind from where you\u2019re sitting, but for employees whose primary role exists outside of the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-28faaedc-0cb5-4ab3-bdb2-f857686125ec\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/action_game\">action<\/span>, it can be hard to feel like they\u2019re <span id=\"urn:enhancement-cdf8bd48-49fb-4b13-84dd-509c9d8c8351\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/creativity\">making<\/span> a difference. Use internal <span id=\"urn:enhancement-c1ac669c-4a6a-4043-abb3-f0357c5d8561\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/share\">communications<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-8b82fa19-4757-4cd1-8a3d-e805aa8be2fc\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">video<\/span> to <span id=\"urn:enhancement-1d1ba646-e91e-450b-8ced-ea722e817a31\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/share\">share<\/span> a big <span id=\"urn:enhancement-988aaa0e-d8b3-4da4-a71c-0f1613c7e476\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/iphone_4\">win<\/span>, tour the latest site-based project, or peek into a recent special event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Project presentation Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/s0ix9yz9f0?dnt=1#?secret=vI2mtioKEL\" data-secret=\"vI2mtioKEL\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Project Status Presentation Template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/project-status-presentation\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/blog_buttons-07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13121\" width=\"291\" height=\"55\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Highlight different teams.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use internal <span id=\"urn:enhancement-86910371-03e8-42dd-8502-9f4eb886ef5e\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/share\">communications<\/span> videos to give props to your people! Highlight the work of various teams, departments, or individuals so everyone learns about the hard work behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Department QBR &amp; Roadmap Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/0d58oheih4?dnt=1#?secret=zIRMiflbBL\" data-secret=\"zIRMiflbBL\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Department QBR Roadmap Template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/department-qbr-roadmap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/blog_buttons-07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13121\" width=\"344\" height=\"65\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Include employee submissions.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An internal <span id=\"urn:enhancement-243dcd03-db5d-48ef-a730-d31f0d4c14a1\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/share\">communications<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-5dffd591-e7ff-4345-9fdc-b96bc85408cb\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">video<\/span> doesn\u2019t have to be all <span id=\"urn:enhancement-eff4406e-acc0-4064-b438-756a09e166dc\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/business\">business<\/span> all the time. Make a tradition of opening with employee-submitted videos to lighten the mood and excite your audience about watching the latest <span id=\"urn:enhancement-9bcaf6f2-b925-402f-a12f-a986df041de3\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">video<\/span>. Include parameters so your employees know what you\u2019re <span id=\"urn:enhancement-81c24d2f-06fd-47b9-8d6a-5055f3bc8bf3\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/visual_perception\">looking<\/span> for; ask them to submit a joke, <span id=\"urn:enhancement-5f7cdec8-6136-4531-bd08-d7b602e5fc27\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/share\">share<\/span> a success story, or talk about a fun departmental tradition they look forward to every year. The possibilities are endless!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Staff survey results Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/we397oaktu?dnt=1#?secret=5GPbVRoJGA\" data-secret=\"5GPbVRoJGA\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Staff Survey Results Template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/our-survey-results\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/blog_buttons-07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13121\" width=\"319\" height=\"61\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Explain complex concepts.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Re-organizations, new workflows, <span id=\"urn:enhancement-1b6028da-f191-4696-b440-0f118a198dd9\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/digital_data\">digital<\/span> transformation, or a significant process change can be complicated to convey in an <span id=\"urn:enhancement-db380a1d-478a-415e-a973-c55175277ebe\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/email\">email<\/span>. <span id=\"urn:enhancement-843b5810-ad19-47ff-8bcd-0ae2d2d6a2dd\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/visual_communication\">Visual communication<\/span> tools like an infographic or <span id=\"urn:enhancement-15682bc6-71f6-4cb0-81bb-6cf3b98f915f\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/animation\">animation<\/span> can enhance your internal <span id=\"urn:enhancement-6b66f6c3-1a57-4550-98ec-fb5461023d19\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/share\">communications<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-7de109d0-f2d8-48a1-842c-969d9ebb59a1\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">video<\/span> and make complex concepts easier to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"meet jenny whiteboard Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/9w5qp6tyyc?dnt=1#?secret=TicRTIAhJK\" data-secret=\"TicRTIAhJK\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Meet Jenny Whiteboard Video Explainer Template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/meet-jenny-whiteboard-explainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/blog_buttons-07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13121\" width=\"308\" height=\"58\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Invite viewer feedback and participation.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Invite employee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/327518\/gallup-workplace-insights-learned-2020.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">engagement<\/a> outside of your regular videos to inform upcoming <span id=\"urn:enhancement-d5788330-0ee8-47e9-bb71-e59542d34530\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/data\/internal_comms\">internal comms<\/span>. Set up polls, encourage feedback, or ask your employees to weigh in on topics they\u2019d like you to tackle in a <span id=\"urn:enhancement-053aac91-2817-4f99-965c-fcb9a71ed9a8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/future\">future<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-5c4158d5-61b2-444b-a761-b422ce9ff668\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">video<\/span>. When viewers are invested in the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-1ccdac6d-9c2b-46a1-be8a-f865560ed337\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/content_media\">content<\/span> and feel like their opinion matters, they\u2019re more likely to engage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"The Results are in! Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/qidz5wys94?dnt=1#?secret=IEEGDZQSby\" data-secret=\"IEEGDZQSby\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>The Results Are In Template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/the-results-are-in\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/blog_buttons-07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13121\" width=\"288\" height=\"55\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Keep the human element in an increasingly digital environment.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using an internal <span id=\"urn:enhancement-d8071755-3eb8-455f-8ae4-7f1077889a58\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/share\">communications<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-650c3258-ba9d-46d6-9f49-f2a68d69fa75\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/motion_graphics\">video<\/span> to connect with others in your <span id=\"urn:enhancement-009a27ff-a783-4936-9928-81de86048261\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl02281\/entity\/organization\">organization<\/span> lets your personality shine through when you can\u2019t interact directly. 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