Everyone who can speak can successfully communicate – right? No wrong. Communication is more than simply speaking – it is about passing along a message in terms that can be understood by the receiver.
Communication in the workplace can take many forms and has a lasting effect on employee motivation. If employees feel that communication from management is effective it can lead to feelings of job satisfaction, commitment to the organisation and increase trust in the workplace.
Mehrabian’s communication research identified that in relation to oral communication up to 93% of understanding comes as a result of body language and tone. Only 7% of understanding comes from words alone.
In 2009, Vireo Health Promotions will be hosting a series of “Communication in the Workplace” seminars and launching “Communication not Misinformation”
