Email gets buried. Intranet goes unread. App notifications? Muted. Bulletin boards? Forgotten. For today’s teams, often remote, deskless, or always on the move, internal comms need a better way. That’s why forward-thinking companies are ditching the inbox and turning to text alerts to reach their workforce instantly, clearly, and effectively.
With 98% open rates and 45% click-through rates, text messaging, when done right, becomes the fastest, most effective way to reach your team. No app downloads, no logins, just direct, instant communication.
When emergencies strike, time matters.
If you have to alert your team of a disruptive event or need them to take quick action for their own safety, you need a reliable channel that gets their attention fast.
A manufacturing company uses Community to notify staff of real-time safety issues or drills including details like timing, precautions or measures to be taken, emergency vehicle presence, or restricted areas.
Example: “Reminder: There will be an emergency drill this Saturday, Oct 4. 7a – 1p. Please communicate to your colleagues, family & friends as there will be a high activity of emergency vehicles (and possibly a helicopter) at our facility.”
Why it works: Internal communications via SMS are immediate and cut through the noise. A message like this doesn’t get buried under unread emails. It gets seen within minutes.
Whether it’s a system outage or scheduled downtime, keeping employees informed reduces confusion and support tickets.
By sending text alerts with real-time updates, teams can manage expectations and direct users to support resources if needed.
Example: “Heads up: System maintenance starts at 11pm. Please save your work and log out. We’ll notify you when systems are back online.”
Why it works: Clear expectations equals fewer pings to your help desk, so they can focus on what matters most.
Have a last-minute shift change or facility closure? Text alerts ensure those updates reach the right teams or roles within seconds.
Think: construction crews, healthcare shifts, retail teams, or warehouse staff. People who aren’t checking email every hour.
Example: “Attention: Route change. All deliveries to Bay 5 today only. Use the east ramp. Click the link below to view the map.”
Why it works: Text alerts are faster and more reliable than hoping someone reads an email or sees a Slack message right away, especially if they have notifications turned off.
Reminding staff to complete a training, sign a form, or review a new policy doesn’t need to be a chore. A short, conversational nudge gets better results. If they have questions, they can get clarifications right then by texting back.
Example: “Reminder: Complete your mandatory safety training by Friday. ‘Help’ if you have any questions.”
Why it works: With two-way texting, you can capture confirmations or follow up with non-responders in real time.
Companies using Community leverage two-way texting to build internal culture, promote giveaways, employee event invites, and engage in team celebrations.
Example: “Come dressed in your Halloween best and bring your wicked smarts, you’ll need them to crack some riddles as we conjure up a little fun!”
Why it works: It brings personality and fun into internal comms while driving higher participation than a passive email invite ever could.
Streamline referrals and speed up hiring by sending new job postings or introductions directly to employees’ phones.
Example: “We’re hiring a Dental Assistant. Know someone great? Click to view the job description.”
Why it works: It keeps your hiring needs top of mind across your internal network, where the best referrals often begin, and moves faster than traditional recruiting channels.
What sets conversational messaging apart isn’t just the delivery, it’s the dialogue. With platforms that support two-way texting, you can:
It’s like a smarter, friendlier version of internal comms, designed for real-time engagement and human connection.
Whether you're managing a healthcare facility, a stadium, or a nationwide retail chain, the goal is the same: keep your people informed, aligned, and engaged. Conversational messaging does that better and faster than anything else in your comms toolkit.
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