PennySwift

A wordsmith with a profound understanding of communication, the author of over 40 books and 10 study guides. Their journey spans investigative journalism, magazine features, non-fiction works, and digital publications, reflecting an unwavering dedication to the craft of conveying ideas. She is an Affiliate member of the Institute of Internal Communication (IOCI).

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Stop Employees from Forwarding Emails in Outlook Externally

Oct 17, 2025

Learn how to stop external Outlook email forwarding, to protect sensitive data, and prevent unauthorized sharing of internal communications.

How to Create Gmail Templates for Employee Communications​

Oct 17, 2025

Learn how to create Gmail Templates for internal communication, their benefits, and where they fall short for large-scale employee messaging.

Gmail Forwarding Risks Explained and How to Stop Them

Oct 17, 2025

Learn how to prevent forwarding email in Gmail, reduce data risks, disable auto-forwarding, and protect sensitive internal communication.

How to Create and Send a Better Employee Survey in Outlook

Oct 17, 2025

Learn how to create and send employee surveys in Outlook, explore their limits, and discover smarter pulse survey tools for better engagement and insight.

7-Step DEI Communications Strategy and Checklist Ideas

Oct 17, 2025

Develop an effective DEI communications strategy with our 7-step guide. Align DEI efforts with business goals and foster an inclusive, equitable workplace.

Top 18 Internal Communications Trends to Consider in 2026

Oct 17, 2025

Discover the top 18 internal communications trends for 2026, from AI collaboration and personalization, to data-driven insights, wellbeing, and trust-building strategies.

How to Create Perfect Retirement Messages for a Coworker: 50 Examples

Oct 17, 2025

When somebody leaves the company what do you do? We suggest meaningful retirement messages for a coworker. We show you how to embrace the idea beautifully.

How to Schedule an Email in Outlook Without Limitations

Oct 17, 2025

Learn how to schedule email Outlook across Classic, New, and Web versions. Understand the limitations, why timing matters, and smarter tools for internal communications.

How to Schedule a Recurring Employee Email in Gmail

Oct 17, 2025

Learn how to schedule an email in Gmail, understand its limits, and discover how Cerkl Broadcast automates recurring sends to save time.

Employee Segmentation: The Key to Unlocking Workforce Engagement

Oct 17, 2025

Employee segmentation can help to increase engagement more than you might imagine. We tell you why and how to use it effectively.

Gmail Sending Limits and How to Bypass Them

Oct 17, 2025

Learn what Gmail sending limits are, how they restrict daily and bulk emails, and why they can create serious challenges for workplace communication.

Gmail Analytics: How to Track and Analyze Email Traffic and CTR

Oct 17, 2025

It's important to be able to track and analyze email traffic. Gmail analytics don’t exist. But there are workarounds as well as other more effective options.