Your Communication Team is Stretched 

Today’s communication teams are shouldering more weight than ever as layoffs and budget cuts continue to shrink already lean departments. In 2025, the landscape is especially challenging - organizations are pushing teams to do more with less, often expecting smaller, less experienced groups to deliver complex, strategic communication - sometimes during major corporate transitions like mergers, restructures, or leadership turnover.

In fact, nearly all industries from tech to government have faced cuts, dramatically impacting [communication] staff. One example, the Department of Health and Human Services recently slashed key communications roles, undermining their ability to relay critical information to the public and stakeholders. This isn’t an isolated story - across the board, teams are feeling the strain.

Statistics paint a clear picture of what happens next.

A staggering 86% of employees and executives cite a lack of effective collaboration and communication as the main cause of workplace failures.

Teams that do communicate effectively report up to 25% increase in productivity. But when cuts hit, these teams not only absorb the responsibilities of their departed colleagues, but they also lose valuable institutional knowledge, contributing to delays, mistakes and inefficiency.

In 2025, communicators reported grappling with high volumes of information, poor manager communication skills, evolving digital tools, as well as change-fatigue from constant updates and shifting priorities.

Here’s how to keep up

The impact of smaller, less experienced teams goes beyond productivity. Communication pros often become the last line of defense in maintaining employee trust and engagement through change and chaos. Communicators are left with few options – ruthless prioritization, supporting leaders, worrying about information overload, and continuing to process feedback from employees both above and below them in the organization.

24% of employees saying they routinely feel excluded from key communications. The risk of disengagement, confusion, or turnover is real. It’s not enough to just send the message!

Today’s teams need expert support to facilitate honest, two-way discussions to regain focus and clarity.

Don’t struggle alone. If your comms team is facing increased pressure, lacks experience, or is up against endless change, let’s connect. I’ll help everyone cut through the noise, focus on what matters, and communicate with confidence - reach out today to get started!