Frequency

Today’s episode sees Chuck and Jenni dig into a theme that keeps getting louder: what happens when we push AI into places it maybe shouldn’t go? Yes, the potential is exciting-but this week’s stories raise some very human questions surrounding communication, technology and leadership.  They discuss the exec who suggested laid-off employees turn to AI for emotional support,  the evolving definition...

In this episode of Frequency, Chuck Gose and Jenni Field discuss the ongoing challenges of returning to the office, and strategies for maintaining engagement during the summer slump. The conversation also explores generational perspectives on work and the implications of the Venice Pledge regarding ethical AI.  They delve into whether the return to office debate is ever going to stop, and whether...

In this episode of Frequency, hosts Jenni Field and Chuck Gose explore various topics including the concept of 'collywobbles', the importance of employee experience, and the impact of workplace culture on financial performance.  They discuss the Icology Flyover Festival taking place in August, a unique event aimed at internal communicators, and delve into a report revealing that 97% of employees f...

Chuck Gose and Jenni Field discuss some of the latest research and insights this week covering AI and cultural intelligence, how to protect cultures and what employee advocacy really is. They kick off the conversation with the latest piece of research from the Institute of Internal Communication which is showing a real mix of positive and negative news for the industry.  Exploring employee advocac...

Chuck and Jenni have both been on the road in the last week attending the IABC World Conference in Vancouver and Atomicon in Newcastle in the UK, and they kick off this episode with some of their reflections and learnings from both.    Throughout the episode they reflect on the changing nature of workplace culture, the importance of meaningful connections, and the challenges of presenteeism. The c...

In this episode, hosts Chuck Gose and Jenni Field discuss some of the latest stories about AI, employee experience, leadership and workplace challenges. They reflect on their health and energy levels during the recording, share insights about the upcoming Comms Reboot event in Toronto on June 25, and delve into the issue of negative signaling on social media.   The conversation transitions to the...

In this conversation, Chuck Gose and Jenni Field discuss various themes surrounding corporate culture, employee experience, and the impact of recent changes in workplace dynamics.  They explore the troubling shift in corporate culture from positivity to fear amidst the recent stories of cutting middle management roles.  They explore the disconnect between executives and middle managers, the challe...

In this episode of Frequency, hosts Chuck Gose and Jenni discuss some big topics in the world of internal comms, employee experience and workplace culture.   ⚫️ Is work/life balance your responsibility or the organizations? ⚫️ Is it a surprise that AI is making boring work more fun? ⚫️ What happens to managers when organizations get too big?   They explore the latest news and research into gene...

In 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 employee...

In 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...

In 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 report...

In 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 strategie...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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 c...

Get 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 creat...