The engagement gap in Employee Benefits no one talks about

Employee benefits are one of the largest line items on any organisation’s balance sheet. In the UK, organisations spend up to £15 billion a year on workplace benefits their people never use. It’s not because of the benefits on offer. It’s an engagement failure. Most HR and reward teams focus on building a competitive package. […]

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The hidden cost of an EVP that doesn’t reflect reality

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Most organisations don’t have an employer brand problem. They have a credibility problem. On paper, the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is clear, compelling, and meticulously crafted. It reflects the organisation’s ambition: its culture; its values; and its promise to employees. It has been signed off at board level, embedded into recruitment campaigns, and articulated across […]

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The Third Age of the EVP: What talent really wants now

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For years, employer branding and the EVP was relatively predictable. Large organisations attracted talent on their name and reputation alone. Then COVID arrived and tore up the script. Flexibility and autonomy surged to the front of every EVP. Employees seized the microphone, and organisations listened and adapted. But we’ve entered a new phase. The ground […]

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Embedding AI into your culture: Five ways to turn curiosity into capability

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Across sectors, AI sits near the top of the board agenda – yet many organisations are still struggling to translate ambition into everyday behaviour change.  Boston Consulting Group’s AI Radar Global Survey found that three-quarters of C‑suite executives list GenAI as a top three strategic priority, but only 25% said they had seen significant value […]

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How to turn sustainability targets into engaging employee campaigns

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Employees will not change how they work just because your organisation has a sustainability target; they need to see where they fit, why it matters, and what ‘good’ looks like in practice.  On top of your ESG goals, the IoIC’s January Trends Report reminds internal communicators about the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, launching in […]

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Five pitfalls to avoid when creating an EVP

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As we gear up to our next Blue Goose Briefing on ‘The Third Age of the EVP’, we wanted to share some of the watch-outs and pitfalls to creating EVPs. Some of you may be reviewing your EVP now as the landscape continues to change, so hopefully this is timely for some. Avoiding these five […]

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Brilliance Awards wins for Internal Comms, DEI and Employee Experience

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Blue Goose is delighted to hear we scooped three awards at this year’s 2026 Brilliance Awards. The winning categories are: Brilliance Award Winner: Internal Communications Strategy The Brilliance in Internal Communications Strategy award was for our work with BP and ‘The Big BPme Rewards Challenge’. We were tasked with re-engaging BP’s frontline teams, empowering them […]

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Is it time for a new approach to the EVP?

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‘Why work for us? Why not someone else? Why should you choose us over all others?’ Historically, the answer would have been – ‘Because we’re great.’ An organisation-centric view that what’s on offer is irresistible, and talent, frankly, would be lucky to get through the door.  Many dined out simply on a name – Google; Apple; […]

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Blue Goose Briefing report: Communication, Optimism and Trust in a Time of Change

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As we’re living in an era defined by what seems to be constant flux, the ability to communicate with clarity, foster optimism, and build unwavering trust has become critical for transformation leaders and communication professionals.  For this reason, we hosted our latest Blue Goose Briefing on ‘Optimism In Uncertain Times,’ bringing together industry leaders to […]

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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025: Toolkit and essential guidance for a cyber safe culture

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Your guide to creating a cyber secure culture for 2025 and beyond. Featuring insights, frameworks, best practices and opinion from cyber security awareness leaders. 2025 has seen a seismic shift in general levels of awareness, appreciation and understanding of the risk cyber security breaches present to business, customers and consumers alike.  That the general public […]

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