Smith Communication Partners

10/25/2024

From Smith's talented and funny Partner and Creative Director Scott Walters.

10/18/2024

https://smithcp.com/whats-new-and-fresh-in-employee-communications/

Innovative communications consulting begins with understanding where you are today. New and fresh ideas are always available.

08/02/2024

https://smithcp.com/paris24pictograms/

Pictograms are tidy windows to more than the Olympics. They open wide enough to show us how we know our world.

07/03/2024

We have a great country.
Let's celebrate our birthday!

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06/21/2024

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/preparing-new-wave-quitting-smithcommunicationpartners-5jl9e

05/24/2024

Reflections this Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day 2024 is about we who remember. We build upon the sacrifices of others. U.S. Military, Memory, Memorial

04/16/2024

https://smithcp.com/say-it-again-and-again-and/

Understanding the cause and effect of this common bias can help you increase the impact of your employee communications and overcome misconceptions that audiences may have acquired.

03/28/2024

Spring is a time of warming weather, nature’s reawakening, and deep cleaning sprees.

Cleaning out the ‘junk” that’s collected in our garage or removing the “gunk” that’s built up on our windows to the world isn’t inherently enjoyable. However, the space and light we’ve created when these tasks are done makes our personal lives more productive and enjoyable.

If you think about it, setting aside time to “spring clean” our computer’s browser isn’t that different. Once we’ve cleared out the “junk” (that cluttered mess of bookmarks, passwords, and obsolete links) and removed the “gunk” (the cache that is stuffed to overflowing), our professional lives will be more productive and enjoyable, too.

Below are five things you can do now to clean up your browser and tune up your computer’s performance:

1. Update your browser with the latest version. Browser updates often include bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements, so it's important to keep your browser updated to stay safe and secure online.

2. Clear your cache, cookies, and browsing history. This helps remove temporary files and data stored by websites, which can improve performance and protect your privacy. Most browsers allow you to do this through the settings or preferences menu.

3. Revisit your favorites/bookmarks. Delete any outdated or unused favorites. Organize remaining bookmarks into folders based on categories such as "Work," "Personal," "Reference," etc. This makes it easier to find and access saved websites.

4. Dig into your browser's password manager. Delete any saved passwords for websites you no longer use or trust. Consider using a dedicated password manager for improved security and convenience.

5. Take the time to review and customize your browser's settings. This may include adjusting privacy settings, default search engine, homepage, and download location. Ensure that security features like pop-up blockers and phishing protection are enabled.

These simple steps will help you effectively spring clean your web browser and optimize your browsing experience for improved performance, security, and productivity all year long—and maybe even give you a little more time to enjoy the more beautiful things of springtime.

03/18/2024

https://smithcp.com/win-the-talent-game/

Foosball won't solve generation gap. Pay, benefits, communication are important for all employees, from Gen Z to Boomers.

03/08/2024

Tax day is only a few weeks off. Now is a great time to remind employees about opportunities to fund their HSA that they might have overlooked.

April 15 is a national touchpoint that creates an opportunity to promote the multiple tax advantages of a health savings account (

03/02/2024

https://smithcp.com/emotions-in-the-workplace/

Emotional Intelligence-qualities like resilience, curiosity, and self-awareness—all attributes of EI—are essential for thriving in the workplace.

01/30/2024

https://smithcp.com/what-were-reading-2024/

From the content of women's pockets, to $100,000 coffee tables, to Bono, see what books we're reading in 2024.