Everyone is talking about returning to normal. But the truth is, there is no normal. And we believe there never was – especially when it comes to your employees.

Every colleague has always been unique. Unique in how they want to work and unique in how you get the best from them. As we enter a new future of work, now is the time to listen and respond to colleagues.

#SAYNOTONORMAL

ACCESS OUR NO NORMAL CHEAT SHEET

Book a free 20-minute consultation with one of our employee engagement consultants and use our free cheat sheet to help identify and address your unique challenges.

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The organisations that will succeed in this new world are the ones prepared to embrace the unique qualities all colleagues bring to their work.

Together, let’s #SAYNOTONORMAL and make this new world of work even better.

We’re helping clients #SAYNOTONORMAL by focusing in on these 5 key areas

Across these 5 areas, we’re helping brands to foster conversation, collaboration and emotional connection. This can only be achieved by a blend of creative thinking, strategic planning, behavioural nudges and consistent communication. Need some help? Check out our new No Normal packages below.

Wellbeing, support and inclusion

Leadership connections

Growth through recognition

Redefining the employee experience

Environment to thrive

GET INSPIRED BY LISTENING TO OUR RECENTLY LAUNCHED PODCAST,  NO NORMAL: THE FUTURE OF WORK SERIES

Our No Normal podcast series offers inspiration and practical applications of a no normal mindset for those that refuse to return to normal workplace experiences. We discuss how and what we can do in order to build something better than normal for the world of work.

Our podcast

Listen now to our Behavioural strategist and wellbeing expert, Chloe Foy and Charlotte Cook, Internal Comms Manager at Simply Health, as they redefine the future of colleague wellbeing. Together, they’ll share the value of moving from a tactical initiative-based wellbeing approach to a more strategic one, where wellbeing is woven into every aspect of business.
EPISODE TWO - WELLBEING, SUPPORT & INCLUSION
Listen now to our Behavioural strategist and wellbeing expert, Chloe Foy and Charlotte Cook, Internal Comms Manager at Simply Health, as they redefine the future of colleague wellbeing. Together, they’ll share the value of moving from a tactical initiative-based wellbeing approach to a more strategic one, where wellbeing is woven into every aspect of business.
We launch our no normal philosophy around the future of work, what the risks are of losing all the positive progressions in business over the past year and the important role communications play – featuring Consultant Alex Wood and Head of Strategy, Claire Rogerson.
EPISODE ONE – SAY NO TO NORMAL
We launch our no normal philosophy around the future of work, what the risks are of losing all the positive progressions in business over the past year and the important role communications play – featuring Consultant Alex Wood and Head of Strategy, Claire Rogerson.

EPISODE TWO - WELLBEING, SUPPORT & INCLUSION

Listen now to our Behavioural strategist and wellbeing expert, Chloe Foy and Charlotte Cook, Internal Comms Manager at Simply Health, as they redefine the future of colleague wellbeing. Together, they’ll share the value of moving from a tactical initiative-based wellbeing approach to a more strategic one, where wellbeing is woven into every aspect of business.

EPISODE ONE – SAY NO TO NORMAL

We launch our no normal philosophy around the future of work, what the risks are of losing all the positive progressions in business over the past year and the important role communications play – featuring Consultant Alex Wood and Head of Strategy, Claire Rogerson.

Video content

Gemma McGrattan, Founder and MD of McCann Synergy, explains the very big challenges facing leaders right now. She explains what companies can do to help them find fresh ways to manage, coach and engage their teams as they navigate the future of work.
Leadership Connections
Gemma McGrattan, Founder and MD of McCann Synergy, explains the very big challenges facing leaders right now. She explains what companies can do to help them find fresh ways to manage, coach and engage their teams as they navigate the future of work.
Alex Wood, McCann Synergy Consultant, talks about how the role of recognition is changing in a world where colleagues are looking for more purpose from their work.
Growth through Recognition
Alex Wood, McCann Synergy Consultant, talks about how the role of recognition is changing in a world where colleagues are looking for more purpose from their work.
Lucy McKerron, Employee Engagement Expert talks about the role of the office environment as we move into the future of work, introducing our environmental audit tool: SALIENT.
Creating office environments to thrive
Lucy McKerron, Employee Engagement Expert talks about the role of the office environment as we move into the future of work, introducing our environmental audit tool: SALIENT.
Chloe Foy, behavioural strategist and wellbeing expert here at McCann Synergy talks about the importance of redefining colleague wellbeing and the steps you can take to create a more individualised wellbeing strategy for your business.
WELLBEING, SUPPORT & INCLUSION
Chloe Foy, behavioural strategist and wellbeing expert here at McCann Synergy talks about the importance of redefining colleague wellbeing and the steps you can take to create a more individualised wellbeing strategy for your business.
Claire Rogerson, Head of Strategy here at McCann Synergy talks about the value of ongoing dialogue and tailored messaging as you create a future of work road map.
Communication & Engagement
Claire Rogerson, Head of Strategy here at McCann Synergy talks about the value of ongoing dialogue and tailored messaging as you create a future of work road map.

Leadership Connections

Gemma McGrattan, Founder and MD of McCann Synergy, explains the very big challenges facing leaders right now. She explains what companies can do to help them find fresh ways to manage, coach and engage their teams as they navigate the future of work.

Growth through Recognition

Alex Wood, McCann Synergy Consultant, talks about how the role of recognition is changing in a world where colleagues are looking for more purpose from their work.

Creating office environments to thrive

Lucy McKerron, Employee Engagement Expert talks about the role of the office environment as we move into the future of work, introducing our environmental audit tool: SALIENT.

WELLBEING, SUPPORT & INCLUSION

Chloe Foy, behavioural strategist and wellbeing expert here at McCann Synergy talks about the importance of redefining colleague wellbeing and the steps you can take to create a more individualised wellbeing strategy for your business.

Communication & Engagement

Claire Rogerson, Head of Strategy here at McCann Synergy talks about the value of ongoing dialogue and tailored messaging as you create a future of work road map.

Let’s build something
better than normal

You’ve built up a lot of trust with your colleagues over the past year. But now it’s time to stop surviving the moment, and start planning for the future. We can help.

By creating genuine moments of conversation, connection and collaboration, your brand can play a meaningful role in your colleague’s lives, no matter what their normal looks like. 

Package 1

Navigate the future of work employee communications

This package is perfect for brands that are defining what the future of work looks like for them and their colleagues, but need help on how to communicate this.

  • A 2-hour sprint planning session facilitated by one of our employee engagement strategists will bring an expert lens to your plans. Our structured session will challenge objectives, stress-test priorities and brainstorm ideas bespoke to your brand.
  • Inspiration and best practice from global brands
  • Co-created action plan
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Package 2

No Normal, hot topics – a deep dive

Ready to step it up a notch? Of course you are. This deep dive looks at one of the five core areas we’ve identified as crucial for the future of work and makes sure that you’re set up to succeed in every one of them.

A two-hour deep dive session with hands-on problem solving, exploration, inspiration, roadmap and ideation led by our culture and employee engagement experts.

  • You choose which theme is your biggest priority:
  • Wellbeing, support, inclusion
  • Leadership connections
  • Growth through recognition
  • Redefining employee experience
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Package 3

Visualise your roadmap

Inspire and engage colleagues, bringing them on the journey with a creatively compelling and focused visual roadmap which focuses on:

  • Where we are going (vision)
  • Why we’re going there (purpose)
  • How we’re going to get there (strategy)
  • How this will look and feel for you on the way (campaigns/proof points)
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Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us for an informal chat to get you started.

Why choose us?

Here at McCann Synergy, we’ve always said no to normal. We’re pioneers of putting employees first, and in turn, helping our clients succeed.

We have proven experience in helping brands listen to their colleagues and turn these insights into business impact and growth.

That’s why we’re perfectly placed to help you and your colleagues navigate the new unchartered future of work.

Let’s build something better

#SAYNOTONORMAL