Inside: Another merger, 'The Talking Trap,' Jack Dorsey
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Staffbase acquired Valo Solutions, a provider of intranets and workplace solutions for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
The tie-up is the latest in a string of mergers in the IC industry this year, including the recent Staffbase-Bananatag merger.
Why You Shouldn’t Use Emojis in Work Messages. Women are especially likely to interpret certain emojis more negatively than men do, according to a recent study. (WSJ)
A new report from the advisory firm Brunswick warns about "The Talking Trap"—the danger of speaking out impulsively on issues that aren't core to the business.
The Talking Trap “requires ethical and commercial alignment and an acknowledgement [sic] that increasing civic complexity requires a more strategically thoughtful framework for engagement across your widest range of stakeholders.”
“[Corporate] messages are too reflexive, not particularly relevant to that organization’s core mission, constituencies, and stakeholders, and, often, simply too random or superficial to create meaningful connection with audiences and demonstrate action.
Read Jack Dorsey’s email to employees announcing that he’s stepping down as CEO of Twitter (Mister Editorial)