internal-comms-1-company-wide-announcements

# 1. Company-Wide Announcements (+1)

## 1. Company-Wide Announcements


**Use for:** Major news, policy changes, organizational updates

**Structure:**
```
Subject: [Clear, Action-Oriented Subject Line]

[Opening - Why this matters to employees]

[Key Information - The what]
- Bullet points for clarity
- Specific dates and deadlines
- Who is affected

[Context - The why]

[Action Required / Next Steps]

[Resources / Questions]
- Contact information
- Links to additional details
```

**Example:**
```markdown
Subject: New Hybrid Work Policy Effective March 1

Team,

We're excited to announce our new hybrid work policy, developed based on your feedback from the recent employee survey.

**What's Changing:**
- Flexible in-office days: Choose 2-3 days per week
- Core collaboration hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-3pm
- Home office stipend: $500 one-time allowance

**Why This Change:**
Based on 18 months of data showing maintained productivity and your feedback requesting more flexibility, we're making hybrid work permanent.

**Next Steps:**
1. Discuss schedules with your manager by February 15
2. Submit your preferred days via WorkDay by February 20
3. Order equipment through the new home office portal

Questions? Reach out to HR at hybrid@company.com or join our FAQ session on February 10 at 2pm.

[Leadership Name]
```


## 2. Team Updates / Newsletters


**Use for:** Regular team communications, project updates, wins

**Structure:**
```
# [Team/Department] Update - [Date]