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).

Penny Swift
's latest article

Why Democratizing Internal Comms Is Essential to Workplace Health

Oct 17, 2025

Democratizing internal comms makes communication accessible to all. Discover how equity, culture, and Cerkl’s Foundations Plan empower every organization.

Internal communicator creating a segmented distribution list

Why Segment and Automate Employee Distribution Lists?

Oct 17, 2025

Do you have employee distribution lists? If you don’t, be sure not to underestimate their value. We explain why and how to use them to streamline internal comms.

How to Schedule and Send a Recurring Internal Email in Outlook

Oct 17, 2025

Learn how to schedule and send a recurring internal email in Outlook. Explore its limitations and discover smarter automation with Cerkl Broadcast.

How to Personalize Your Internal Email to Engage Employees

Oct 17, 2025

Learn how to personalize internal emails that engage employees, build trust, and improve communication results with proven best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.

20 Best Welcome to the Team Messages to Engage New Employees

Oct 17, 2025

Discover how a thoughtful welcome to the team message builds belonging, boosts engagement, and strengthens employee retention from day one. Here are 20 great ideas.

How to Create and Send a Newsletter in Outlook and Send It

Oct 17, 2025

Learn how to create a newsletter in Outlook and send it effectively with templates, mailing lists, and tips for engaging, professional communication.

12 Tips on How to Effectively Communicate Culture in the Workplace

Oct 17, 2025

Do you know how to communicate culture to employees? Learn all about communication culture and how to use it effectively in the workplace.

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.

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 Use Company-Wide Outlook Email Templates

Oct 17, 2025

Learn how to create Outlook email templates for consistent, professional employee communication and understand their limitations.

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.

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.