Communication culture: Momentum and legacy in the post-COVID business environment
June 30, 2020 – By Janet Houen, Group Manager - Organisational and Change Communication, and Emily Wood, Director
With the initial economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, the task of rebuilding businesses and the economy is now high on the agenda — for organisations and government alike. We are all acutely aware that the enforced change of the past months has brought uncertainty and accelerated adaptability in equal measure, with communication… Read More
Are you remembering the basics of internal comms during COVID-19?
April 15, 2020 – By Janet Houen, Group Manager – Organisational and Change Communication
In troubling times, internal communication is your greatest ally and an absolute priority. It doesn’t matter what type or size business you have, your employees must be top of mind as you navigate the impacts and challenges now and yet to come. In the best-case scenario, your business continuity depends on keeping people motivated, productive… Read More
Work experience wisdom from the intern desk
August 9, 2017 – By Bryn Moffatt, UQ student
We’re proud that work experience or an internship at Rowland is a sought-after gig. We love meeting some of the next gen of communicators, and giving them some real-life insights into the world of strategic communication. Bryn Moffatt, currently studying at UQ, shares his experience of his time at Rowland recently. My time doing work… Read More
Where do your thoughts go during winter?
June 19, 2017 – By Emily Wood, Director, Organisational and Change Communication
For me, the arrival of winter conjures daydreams of snow holidays, leather boots, warm coats and scarves — so many scarves! But, when the weather starts to cool, my thoughts also go to the 105,000 Australians experiencing homelessness. At the end of each day I go home to a roof over my head, a home-cooked… Read More
Is there a science to communicating?
February 22, 2017 – By Miranda Olsen, Consultant — Organisational and Change Communication
There is a short answer and a long answer. Both of them are ‘yes’. Effective communication is not only a science but an art, and a skill we all require to navigate our way through life. If you had asked me that question five years ago, my answer would have been different, but I have… Read More
Your A to Z of the Queensland Ministry
January 17, 2017 – By David Everton, Director, Government Relations
If your new year’s resolution was to memorise every current Minister in Queensland, we’re here to help. The Government and Public Affairs team at Rowland have prepared a list of all the current Ministers and their portfolios on a single page and it is available to download here. There have been no changes since last… Read More
Rowland campaign receives PRIA Qld State commendation
September 23, 2016
We are proud to have received industry recognition at the Public Relations Institute of Australia’s (PRIA) State Awards for Excellence, which recognises campaign best-practice at state level. Our work with Kina Securities was commended in the Comprehensive / Major Campaign category. The campaign included investor relations, organisational communication and integrated marketing communication to support the group’s… Read More