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Compare and contrast two communication techniques that can be used to improve employee trust and engagement. Feel free to use the channels or techniques discussed in "Communication Provides Foundation for Being a Best Place to Work" by Kathleen Skidmore-Williams—an article that is located in the Unit IV Required Reading section—or feel free to research your own.

Explain why communication is essential in an organization.
Explain the ways that effective communication improves employee trust and engagement. Focus on comparing/contrasting two types of channels or techniques (e.g., on-site meetings, employee surveys, workshops).
Explain the types of situations where each channel or technique would be most effective.

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Why communication is essential:
Communication is essential so that the expectations of the employees can be understood and the employees can understand the expectations of the company. Also, communication is essential to increase coordination, cooperation, and teamwork in employees. Communication is important o increase the understanding of the company, keep employees up to date, and reduce confusion. Besides, communication is essential to make employees feel valued and encourage an open environment. Communication with employees is required to explain to them the company's values and clearly define the brand to them. In addition, communication is important to build trust and ensure that relationships are clear and transparent. It is important to communicate with employees to get feedback from them, clearly describe and define projects to them, and encourage them to think strategically. Moreover, it is essential to communicate with employees to increase their productivity, prevent conflict, and support change. Communication with employees is essential to increase collaboration among employees, improve communication among employees, and clarify targets so that there is a shared goal.
How communication improves employee trust and engagement:
Communication improves employees' trust and engagement because it develops clarifies around organizational goals. Communication clarifies the company vision, mission, and values to the employees. Communication builds trust because it conveys the key objectives of the organization. Further, communication recognizes employees' ...

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