Effective. Efficient. Communications.

Words matter. And for more than 20 years, Mark Polisky has worked with companies across a variety of industries to develop and execute communication strategy, messaging, and tactics all designed to inform and engage with their audiences.

Through it all, the work has been guided by one question - no matter the target, what is the most effective and authentic way to reach them?

Employees are a company’s most important asset.

Without an aligned and motivated workforce, companies may struggle to reach their potential. But with the right communications mix, businesses can align employees with company values, and create a healthy corporate culture filled with enthusiastic brand ambassadors.

Internal communication is crucial because it helps leaders unite and inspire teams around a shared purpose, and foster a sense of belonging by ensuring everyone feels valued.

When employees understand what is expected of them, they are more likely to deliver the desired results, which can help increase job satisfaction, improve morale, and boost confidence.

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Hi, I’m Mark.

Throughout my career, I’ve consistently delivered timely results on initiatives that connect teams while keeping audiences engaged and informed.

With a focus on executive and internal communications and experiences across the marketing mix, I’m a collaborative and creative team player willing to get my hands dirty, who is known for my dedication and ability to get things done.

I’m grateful to have had opportunities to work directly with C-Suite leaders on cross-functional projects, allowing me to influence and connect across all levels of an organization. It has also allowed me to understand leaders’ voices and preferred ways of working, while maintaining an invaluable and deep level of trust.

Helping leaders and organizations find their voice, and ensuring complicated or critical messages are delivered clearly is work I continue to take great pride in.

OK, that’s enough about me for now; I'd love to get to know you!

Mark

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Whether working directly with executives, or partnering with teams across your organization, I can help you deliver the right message the right way.

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    • Executive Communication

    • Internal Employee Communication

    • Sales Support

    • Customer Communication

    • Talk Points / Speeches

    • Video Concepts / Scripts

    • Copywriting / Press Releases / Executive Bios

    • Agency Management

    • Social Media   

  • Worked directly with C-suite executives on strategy and development of company-wide communications, customer updates, speeches and presentations, Q&A interviews, town hall meeting production and more.

  • Led internal communications practice, increasing engagement and awareness of company initiatives through employee messaging, Q&As, video, collateral materials and more.

    My teams oversaw Corporate, HR and Operations communications, as well as the functional management and news flow for company-wide intranet.

  • Led communication efforts for sensitive projects including CEO / leadership transitions, M&A activity and more through strategic counsel and development of rollout plans, internal talk points / Q&A, leadership communication, customer letters, video production and additional tactical needs.

  • Through my time in-house, and with marketing communication agencies, I’ve supported companies including:

    • Medline Industries, Inc.

    • AT&T

    • Johnson & Johnson

    • GlaxoSmithKline

    • Procter & Gamble

    • General Mills

    • McDonald’s

    • Nord Anglia Education…and many more!

Employee Engagement Trends

“Employee engagement in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in a decade in 2024, with only 31% of employees engaged. This matches the figure last seen in 2014. The percentage of actively disengaged employees, at 17%, also reflects 2014 levels.”

- U.S. Employee Engagement Sinks to 10-Year Low, Gallup

“Only 13% of frontline managers clearly understood how their work contributed to the larger company strategy, and 72% of executives couldn’t name their company’s top three goals.”

— Microsoft Work Trend Index

“For employees to truly understand a company's mission, it's crucial to… actively connect it to daily tasks, regularly reinforce its meaning through stories and examples, and ensure employees see how their individual work contributes to the larger purpose, leading to increased motivation and engagement.” 

— Harvard Business Review

“Employees are also asking for a greater understanding of enterprise-wide decisions. 31% of respondents asked for improvement of transparency across the enterprise, with visibility into company decisions and direction.”

- The Deluge of Unhappy Workers, FirstUp

Let’s chat!

Whether you want to let me know about your communication needs (I can help), or simply want to network, I’d love to hear from you!

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