“ John Henry Group has been running a major internal communications initiative over the course of the 2017 / 18 financial year and the internal training platform is part of this new initiative ”
COMMUNICA | Issue Four
Group training and communications content will be available instantaneously across all devices online as well as offline .
that the company now wants to implement and deliver across the business . “ The position has been created to ensure that new starters and existing colleagues are able to “ learn new skills and conform with the latest qualifications ,” said Matt , an experienced trainer and HSEQ auditor . “ It ’ s important to note , though , that this system is not replacing practical site-based training , it will support the practical learning in a digital capacity , with colleagues also being assigned a digestible digital learning curriculum to enhance their knowledge and understanding - they can access this content at any time online through all business devices . “ A further catalogue of printed marterials will also ensure that business critical and training messages are accurately communicated across the group . “ The idea of this new integrated training programme is not just to facilitate the John Henry Group ’ s employees out on the field but also those in their several offices across the country - this is immensely helpful , seeing as we now operate across remote parts of the country - It ’ s important that people feel empowered and proud to work for a company and
“ John Henry Group has been running a major internal communications initiative over the course of the 2017 / 18 financial year and the internal training platform is part of this new initiative ”
56 | we are also progressing together as a business in one unifed direction and advancements in this type of technology also allow us to ensure a unifed message is projected across the group instantaneously .” The system also forms part of the group ’ s internal communications plan , which have seen the group marketing operation at John Henry Group undertake an evaluation of brand values and design a scheme whereby critical business messages and important company announcements can be pushed out to employees ’ devices near instantaneously . Part of this new initative also includes a company rewards scheme for outstanding performances in relation to HSEQ compliance and a colleague magazine which makes business critical messages more digestible - the content is also supported by directors ’ video communications messages ,” said Group Marketing and Communications Manager , Rob Andrews . “ It is also streamlining and delivered a refined ‘ onboarding ’ process whereby new employees receive a higher level of brand and training engagement and a more professional and thorough induction into the business in relation to digital training modules which are tailored specifically to their business sector or workstream . “ As the company is going through a critical phase of growth , the potential of a digital messaging system to support internal communication and brand and training development is abolutely essential in keeping all colleagues aware of happenings across the business , scaling from new releases of the staff magazine in digital format , all the way through to critical emergency alerts . “ As a communications function , the marketing team can see real weight in ensuring emergency alerts are actioned , particularly in the light of recent terrorist scares in places like London and Manchester . “ As John Henry Group is now truly UK wide , being able to deliver alerts through a digital platform is fantastic - I have really bought into the system ’ s potential and we ’ re looking forward to implementing it following the trial phases . It is expected that the new digital communications system will go live in the early Autumn , with a full scale rollout following test occuring towards the Christmas period .