Effective employee communications should be open, honest and transparent. Meaning, employees shouldn't hear about about company news or updates through the grapevine.

Instead, communications in the workplace should empower your people and promote trust throughout the business. We’ve outlined 5 do’s and don’ts to create better communications in the workplace, but we'll highlight 2 here.

1. Do find effective methods of communication
2. Don’t be beaten by time differences

Uncover how to employ all five of these methods into your own communications plan here.