In this debut episode of Frequency, Jenni and Chuck kick things off by sharing what led them to create a podcast focused on internal communication, employee experience, and workplace culture.

From navigating generational shifts to dissecting the role of AI in the workplace, they dive into the headlines and the undercurrents shaping today's workforce.

They reflect on the evolution of the internal comms industry over the past decade, calling out long-standing challenges, gaps in education, and the critical need for stronger partnerships across the organization.

The conversation zeroes in on the growing impact of AI, from leadership’s role in guiding adoption to the very real resistance felt by employees. Chuck and Jenni unpack the fear, the fuzzy expectations, and the opportunity for communicators to lead through clarity and empowerment.

Whether you're rethinking your tech stack, your team’s culture, or how to stay human in a high-tech workplace, this episode sets the tone for the honest, curious conversations to come.

The topics and articles discussed in this episode:

• (5:15) What's Changed in Internal Communication? Ten Years of Transformation Revealed
• (13:50) Over one-third of U.S. managers say they’d prefer AI to Gen Z hires
• (23:15) 31% of employees are sabotaging AI efforts
• (32:40) Employees are unclear of what’s expected of them

🎶 Theme music for Frequency is “Blessed Be the Weary," produced by Poet Ali. You can find the track on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you stream music. We're grateful to Poet for setting the tone with his powerful, reflective sound.

Connect with Jenni Field and Chuck Gose on LinkedIn.

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