5 posts for navigating work in 2026: 1️⃣ The difference between generative AI and agentic AI (simpplr.com/blog/implement-a…) 2️⃣ What our latest State of IC research says about the conditions helping teams scale (simpplr.com/blog/state-of-in…) 3️⃣ How IC teams are starting to use AI in practical, real-world ways (simpplr.com/blog/simpplr-lau…) 4️⃣ Why AI onboarding is really an employee experience challenge (simpplr.com/blog/personalize…) 5️⃣ The blind spots leaders should be watching as AI becomes part of daily work (simpplr.com/blog/ai-blind-sp…)

To the teams turning workplace chaos into something employees can actually use: we salute you. 🫡 What’s your most relatable tool sprawl pain right now? 👇

🚨 We’re going live in one hour! Join us for AI at Scale: Powering the Digital Workplace, a 🆓 virtual summit for IT and digital workplace leaders moving AI from pilot projects to enterprise-ready execution. Leaders from @forrester, Responsible AI Institute, @EYnews, @AWS, and Simpplr will get into the real questions behind scaling AI: ➡️ Who gets access? ➡️ How do you prove ROI? ➡️ Where do guardrails live? ➡️ How do you manage risk without slowing everything down? ➡️ What foundation needs to be in place before AI can actually scale? There’s still time to grab your spot. Register now to watch live or on demand: simpplr.com/ai-at-scale-summ…

Simpplr has been named a Leader in the G2 Spring 2026 Grid® Report for Employee Intranet Software, marking 16 consecutive quarters in the Leader quadrant. When your intranet becomes the place employees rely on to find trusted information, stay connected, and move work forward, it stops being “just another tool.” It becomes part of how work gets done. Thank you to our customers for continuing to trust Simpplr as your AI-powered intranet for unifying the digital workplace! Read the report: simpplr.com/resources/resear…

Some of the best internal comms content comes from the people who already know what’s actually happening across the business. This week’s IC You shares one quick tip for turning those relationships into a stronger, more human comms engine, including a simple quarterly meeting format you can steal. Subscribe to IC You: simpplr.com/resources/newsle…

The robots are here. Now, they need governance. Register for AI at Scale: simpplr.com/ai-at-scale-summ…

Learn the 5️⃣ trends shaping internal communications in 2026, and what they mean for IC teams trying to move from reactive support function to strategic business partner. simpplr.com/blog/internal-co…

Culture gets talked about constantly. But what actually shapes it day to day? We’re partnering with bink. on a national study of U.S.-based communications and HR leaders to better understand how culture is built, sustained, and tested inside organizations. The survey explores where culture aligns or breaks down, how leadership and systems influence behavior, and what holds up under pressure and change. It takes about 15 minutes to complete, and all responses are confidential and reported in aggregate. Complete it by May 20 for a chance to enter a random drawing for a $500 gift card. Share your perspective: survey.alchemer.com/s3/88037…

May is full of opportunities to learn from IC, IT, EX, and digital workplace leaders navigating change, complexity, and the rise of enterprise AI. Here’s where you can find us this month: 🗓️ May 7: 5 Internal Comms Lessons From a Major Merger (virtual) Ragan hosts this webinar featuring Paralee Johnson and Andrea Rowland from S&S Activewear, who will share practical lessons for keeping employees aligned through major organizational change. 🔗 ragan.com/store/chaos-to-cla… 🗓️ May 13: AI at Scale: Powering the Digital Workplace (virtual) In this half-day summit, analysts, practitioners, and IT leaders will break down what it takes to scale AI securely and measurably across the digital workplace — from proving ROI and enforcing access controls to building architecture that holds under pressure. 🔗 simpplr.com/ai-at-scale-summ… 🗓️ May 13–14: ScreenCloud Customer Summit 2026 (in-person) We’ll be in Charlotte for a customer-fueled summit focused on peer conversations, practical ideas, and making communication infrastructure visibly better. 🔗 try.screencloud.com/screencl… 🗓️ May 20–21: Engage Employee Summit (in-person) Meet us in London for two days of real-world case studies, practical insights, and conversations on the future of employee engagement. 🔗 engageemployee.com/ 🗓️ May 28: Meet the agents: What every internal communicator needs to know about AI Carolyn Clark and Rachel Tolhurst will break down what agentic AI actually means for internal communicators, from AI maturity and workflow automation to bias, ethics, and where to start. 🔗 simpplr.com/browse/live-webi… Explore all upcoming sessions (plus on-demand replays) on our events page: 👉 simpplr.com/events/?utm_sour…

Here’s your weekly dose of what’s happening at the intersection of AI and employee experience: 1️⃣ Human-centered leadership is becoming a business imperative In a workplace built for constant connection, many employees still feel unseen. The reminder: leadership shapes the day-to-day experience of work, and that experience directly impacts trust, retention, and performance. @Forbes 🔗 forbes.com/sites/teresahopke… 2️⃣ The future is human AI AI can turn chaos into competitive advantage, but only when it’s treated as a system. Without clean workflows, useful data, and clear processes, AI doesn’t fix operational chaos. It scales it. @Inc 🔗 inc.com/heather-wilde/the-fu… 3️⃣ 15 unique gen AI use cases for internal comms More IC teams are using AI weekly, but the real value isn’t just faster drafting. It’s using AI to map narratives, pressure-test messages, build institutional memory, and turn scattered data into insight. 🔗 simpplr.com/blog/gen-ai-use-… 4️⃣ AI learning is becoming the new self-improvement trend For Gen Z and Millennials, building AI skills is becoming part of career readiness. The bigger shift: personal development is moving from self-reflection alone to “self-skill” — learning what helps you adapt and stay valuable. @timesofindia 🔗 timesofindia.indiatimes.com/… 5️⃣AI is making humanities skills newly valuable AI labs are hiring philosophers to help shape how models behave, make decisions, and align with human values. As AI gets more embedded in work, ethics and critical thinking are becoming practical business skills. @BusinessInsider 🔗 businessinsider.com/ai-job-m… 6️⃣ Five interconnected trends defining internal communications right now AI, trust, manager enablement, well-being, and measurement are all reshaping internal comms. The function isn’t just being asked to communicate more. It’s being asked to prove impact, coach leaders, and help organizations navigate change. 🔗 simpplr.com/blog/internal-co… ➕ Follow us for weekly updates on how AI and employee experience are evolving together.

May the Fourth be with you. ✨ (The Force is stronger when everything works together.)

We all know internal comms isn’t about sending more. What’s important is connecting your work to what the business is actually trying to achieve. In this clip from our recent IC Virtual Summit, Wyatt Semanek from @Sunrun gets right to the point. Missed the event? Recordings are coming soon. Follow us so you don’t miss it, and join us next at AI at Scale: simpplr.com/ai-at-scale-summ…

Internal communications has come a long way. It’s trusted, embedded, and seen as critical to the business. But it’s still hitting the same structural limits. Our 2026 State of Internal Communications report breaks down what’s really happening inside IC teams right now, from where they’re gaining ground to where things are still getting stuck. Download the full report to learn how IC evolves from here: simpplr.com/resources/resear…

AI investment is accelerating, but results aren’t keeping up. Across 300 IT leaders surveyed, it was clear that AI only delivers real value when it’s grounded in the right foundation. When data is fragmented, systems don’t connect, and governance lags, even the best AI initiatives fall short. Download our Forrester survey for more research on how AI highlights the limits and potential of the digital workplace 👉 simpplr.com/resources/resear…

Here’s your weekly dose of what’s happening at the intersection of AI and employee experience: 1️⃣ AI writing still needs a human touch Even the best AI-generated content can fall flat if it feels generic or over-polished. 🔗 ragan.com/how-to-make-ai-ass… 2️⃣ The biggest barrier to AI is the foundation New Forrester research shows AI ambition is high, but results lag because environments aren’t ready. 🔗 simpplr.com/resources/resear… 3️⃣ The real AI divide is already forming AI may not be replacing jobs overnight, but it is changing who gets hired, promoted, and paid more. 🔗 forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr… 4️⃣ AI is becoming a messaging credibility test 86% of Fortune 250 CEOs talk about AI, but only half are seen as credible. The difference is proving real outcomes. 🔗 cardinal40.com/2026-alpha-re… 5️⃣ Work itself is being rebranded (again) As AI reshapes productivity, work expectations are being renegotiated. 🔗 theguardian.com/business/202… 6️⃣ AI at work is now a policy debate Policymakers and employers are actively shaping what responsible AI looks like in the workplace. 🔗 hrexecutive.com/on-capitol-h… 7️⃣ Human machine design is the next frontier Organizations are moving from AI capability to how humans and AI work together and whether that system actually improves outcomes. 🔗 mercer.com/en-us/insights/pe… ➕ Follow us for weekly updates on how AI and employee experience are evolving together.

“Can we put this on the homepage?” If you’re in IC, that question is the ultimate test of your patience. The fix isn't just saying "no" — it’s making the decision objective. Try scoring every request from 1–5 on reach, value, urgency, and action. If the total score is under 15, it doesn't belong on the homepage. Keep it targeted. 🎯 Protect your high-visibility channels. Your employees (and your sanity) will thank you. For more quick tips, sign up for our monthly newsletter, IC You: simpplr.com/resources/newsle…

🇬🇧 We’re heading to @urn:li:organization:2078 Digital Workplace Summit 2026 in London! Come find us at booth 204 or catch our session on Tuesday the 28th from 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm at Peninsula Ballroom A to learn about how @NIHRresearch approached a unified digital workplace for public health. See you there! 👋 #GartnerDW

Most enterprise AI initiatives stall because of foundational gaps: fragmented data, unclear ROI, and missing guardrails. We’re hosting a (free!) half-day Summit to solve for exactly that. Join analysts and practitioners to map out a repeatable, governed path for AI in the digital workplace. Register now: simpplr.com/ai-at-scale-summ…

According to new research from Forrester, there is a significant gap between ambition and reality: while 75% of organizations are interested in AI-powered digital workplaces, only 25% have actually reached deployment. To bridge the gap from interest to impact, AI-first strategies must ensure the platform hosting it can actually support it. Read the full Forrester study to see how top IT teams are solving the fragmentation problem to unlock AI’s full potential. simpplr.com/resources/resear…

AI is moving fast. Your infrastructure probably isn’t. Join us for AI at Scale: Powering the Digital Workplace, a working session for IT leaders who need AI to move from experimentation to something reliable, secure, and measurable. simpplr.com/ai-at-scale-summ…