A survey of over 500 Internal Communications (IC) professionals has identified a potentially hazardous lack of engagement. According to the report – carried out by the global recruitment specialist for corporate and marketing communications, VMA GROUP – a worrying number of IC experts are looking to jump ship.

The fifth annual Internal Communications market survey found it ironic that the ‘Employee Engagement Specialists’ seem disengaged. 79% of those surveyed will, or would potentially, be looking for a new job over the next year. Two thirds of respondents also admitted that they would move to a competitor to do the same role for a £10k pay-rise.

Andrew Harvey, Director of Internal Communications Practice, VMA GROUP, comments:

“It’s shocking to note that so many of the professionals who are ultimately responsible for engaging the workforce on behalf of the company are themselves seemingly disengaged. Internal communications professionals are the frontline of staff conversations and are responsible for instilling corporate visions and values in every