Research

Our research initiatives and curated publications from the global ICRH network.

Active Research

Our Research: Year One Priority

Mapping the Internal Communication Ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa

We are conducting a foundational study to understand current internal communication practices across organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa, identify gaps and opportunities, and build an evidence base for future research and interventions in the region.

Objectives:

  • Understand current IC practices across organizations
  • Identify gaps and opportunities in the region
  • Build an evidence base for Sub-Saharan Africa

From the Global ICRH Network

Academic publications on internal communication from the ICRH research community, organized by topic.

Employee Engagement

Internal Communication and Employee Engagement: A Case Study Approach

McCown, N., Men, L. R., Jiang, H., Shen, H.

πŸ“– Routledge

Linking internal communication and employee engagement

Tkalac Verčič, A., Men, L. R.

πŸ“– Public Relations Review

Creating an engaged workforce: The impact of authentic leadership, transparent organizational communication, and work-life enrichment

Jiang, H., Men, L. R.

πŸ“– Communication Research

Leadership Communication

How empathetic leadership communication mitigates employees' turnover intention during COVID-19

Yue, C. A., Thelen, P., Walden, J.

πŸ“– Management Decision

The impact of startup CEO communication on employee relational and behavioral outcomes

Men, L. R.

πŸ“– Public Relations Review

The internal communication role of the Chief Executive Officer: Communication channels, style, and effectiveness

Men, L. R.

πŸ“– Public Relations Review

The effects of authentic leadership on strategic internal communication and employee-organization relationships

Men, L. R., Stacks, D.

πŸ“– Journal of Public Relations Research

Why leadership matters to internal communication: Linking transformational leadership, symmetrical communication, and employee outcomes

Men, L. R.

πŸ“– Journal of Public Relations Research

Change Communication

Enhancing employee commitment to change through uncertainty reduction: The role of internal communication and transparent leadership

Men, L. R., Neill, M., Yue, C. A., Verghese, A. K.

πŸ“– Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly

Vision, passion, and care: The impact of charismatic executive leadership communication on employee trust and support for organizational change

Men, L. R., Yue, C. A., Liu, Y.

πŸ“– Public Relations Review

Bridging transformational leadership, transparent communication, and employee openness to change: The mediating role of trust

Yue, C. A., Men, L. R., Ferguson, M. A.

πŸ“– Public Relations Review

Internal Communication During the Pandemic

Exploring the impact of internal communication on employee psychological well-being during COVID-19

Qin, Y. S., Men, L. R.

πŸ“– International Journal of Business Communication

Fostering employee trust via effective supervisory communication during COVID-19

Men, L. R., Qin, Y. S., Jin, J.

πŸ“– International Journal of Business Communication

Organizational Culture

Creating a positive emotional culture: Effect of internal communication and impact on employee supportive behaviors

Men, L. R., Yue, C. A.

πŸ“– Public Relations Review

Social Media & Channels

Examining the effects of internal social media on employee engagement

Men, L. R., O'Neil, J., Ewing, M.

πŸ“– Public Relations Review

Current Trends

Current Trends and Issues in Internal Communication: Theory and Practice

Men, L. R., Tkalac Verčič, A.

πŸ“– Palgrave Macmillan

Status of internal communication research in public relations: An analysis of published articles from 1990 to 2019

Lee, Y., Yue, C. A.

πŸ“– Public Relations Review

Excellence in Internal Communication Management

Men, L. R., Bowen, S. A.

πŸ“– Business Expert Press