{"id":93566,"date":"2024-08-07T02:34:55","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T06:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=93566"},"modified":"2026-01-09T04:10:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:10:56","slug":"hr-visual-communication-guide-empower-and-engage-your-workforce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/hr-visual-communication-guide-empower-and-engage-your-workforce\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Visual Communication Guide: Empower and Engage Your Workforce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRVisualCommunicationGuideEmpowerandEngageYourWorkforce.png\" alt=\"HR Guide to Visual Communication\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-93619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRVisualCommunicationGuideEmpowerandEngageYourWorkforce.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRVisualCommunicationGuideEmpowerandEngageYourWorkforce-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRVisualCommunicationGuideEmpowerandEngageYourWorkforce-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRVisualCommunicationGuideEmpowerandEngageYourWorkforce-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The employer-employee relationships globally is going through a rough patch at present, largely due to lack of effective communication. According to Gallup, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/547283\/workplace-trends-leaders-watch-2024.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">decreased workplace communication<\/a>&nbsp;is the biggest drawback of hybrid work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is that workplace communications methods are outdated. We are living in the digital age and our attention spans are shorter than ever. Delivering information through overused email templates and routine powerpoint slides is not working anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees need bite-sized data which is easier to remember and reduces digital overload.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual content, such as infographics, videos, and GIFs are remarkably useful to bridge the communication gap in the workplace. They break down complex <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yarooms.com\/solutions\/workplace-analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workplace analytics<\/a> into digestible formats. The use of images and icons humanize corporate communication, resulting in better employee engagement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I will provide you a complete guide on how you can use visual communication to improve your HR strategies and processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Bonus:<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;I will also share visual communication resources for HRs, including <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/human-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>free human resource templates<\/em><\/a><em> and a <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/hr-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Free HR Report Maker<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;that can help you deliver messages effectively.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/hr-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to jump ahead:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#visual\">Why visual communication matters for HR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#culture\">Visual storytelling for company culture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#performance\">Visualizing performance reviews and feedback<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tools\">Data visualization tips for HR metrics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tips\">Tools and resources for HR visual communication<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visual\"><strong>Why visual communication matters for HR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heard of the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0885201409000471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Picture Superiority Effect<\/em><\/a>?\u2019 It states that we can remember better whatever is studied as images than what we study as words.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when you share visuals or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/what-is-an-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographics to communicate information<\/a>, chances are your team will remember it better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see in detail how visual communication helps HRs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Boosting employee engagement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HR communication is often siloed \u2014 there is a lack of consistency and information is passed on to employees without relevant context. Result? Employees feel confused and not valued.&nbsp;This is especially true in <a href=\"https:\/\/archieapp.co\/blog\/hybrid-workplace-stats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid work<\/a>, where teams are dispersed and rely heavily on asynchronous communication. Here\u2019s where visual communication matters. It helps you convey information better, making it easier for employees to retain information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s where visual communication matters. It helps you convey information better, making it easier for employees to retain information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>\u201cA <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/good-infographic\/\">good infographic<\/a> can cross language, culture, and literacy boundaries. It can do the heavy lifting, replacing a mountain of words. Dashboard information is transformative for executive summaries. Adding movement by creating a gif is a simple and effective elevation for any static flowchart.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/nz.linkedin.com\/in\/jacquie-boer-fprinz-apr-41827625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jacquie Boer<\/a>, an expert in reputation management&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a TechSmith\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.techsmith.com\/Docs\/visual-communication-research-techsmith.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Value of Visuals Report<\/a>, 67% of employees perform better because of visual communication instead of textual communication. The report also states that plain-text email conversations creates tension between businesses and employees because millennial workers (making up for the largest portion of the workforce) prefer using images and videos over simple texts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/in.linkedin.com\/in\/reyansh-mestry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Reyansh Mestry<\/a>, Head of Marketing at TopSource Worldwide, says that TopSource observed a 25% increase in the speed at which new hires complete training modules when visual aids are used. Their feedback surveys also indicated a 40% improvement in overall comprehension of the onboarding material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some effective ways visuals help <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/venngage-employee-engagement-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boost employee engagement<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use visuals like charts and infographics to explain goals and processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and distribute short videos to share org-wide updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate company&#8217;s performance and strategic plans through charts to improve transparency in the workplace and build a culture of trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use images or infographics that show human interaction to evoke emotions. This helps boost team collaboration&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/accessible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accessible infographics<\/a>&nbsp;to make all employees feel included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Explaining organizational structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One underrated way to improve employee engagement is to create an organizational chart. It helps employees understand organizational hierarchy, reporting relationships, the roles of responsibilities of different members, and most importantly, how individual employees fit into the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the org chart to explain decision-making workflows to employees and how they contribute to overall goals. It becomes easier to assess and manage employees\u2019 workloads and allocate resources efficiently by visualizing how each team functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the visualization of org structure offers employees clarity about the growth path in the organization, making them feel motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image14-1024x682.png\" alt=\"Dwight's org chart from The Office\" class=\"wp-image-93594\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image14-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image14-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image14-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image14-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image14-730x486.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image14.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/de.fanpop.com\/clubs\/the-office\/images\/1066807\/title\/did-stutter-spoilers-photo\/9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember the org chart Dwight created in \u2018The Office\u2019 to explain the chain of command? He explained the hierarchy in the organization and the emergency powers. Well, you can create something similar (minus the exaggerated titles and irrelevant details, of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this Rounded Square Simple Organization Chart template by Venngage to create an organizational structure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image8.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image8.png\" alt=\"Rounded Square Simple Organization Chart Template\" class=\"wp-image-93602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image8.png 640w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image8-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/beige-rounded-square-simple-organization-chart-353fd112-b99a-430c-b282-189c000a022b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. HR reporting and decision-making<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While visuals enable effective downward communication (flow of information from HR team to employees), they are equally important for upward communication (reporting data to leaders). You can add charts and graphs in HR reports to convey employee turnover rates, performance metrics, or other HR-related information. Thus, HR reports help leaders understand employee trends and facilitate quick&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/hr-reports-for-decision-making\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HR decision-making<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliot Vancil, CEO of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuellogic.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fuel Logic LLC<\/a>, says that visual data presentations make it a lot easier to make decisions. Their HR team gave a&nbsp;<strong>full visual report on employee success<\/strong>&nbsp;and engagement metrics during their quarterly reviews. The clear graphics helped the management team<strong>&nbsp;quickly understand important issues and opportunities,<\/strong>&nbsp;which let them make choices more quickly and with more information. It also saved time ensured a more&nbsp;<strong>unified approach across departments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me explain it better with an example. Here is an HR report that explains the benefits of the general management program launched by the program. While the information is helpful, it can be a tad bit difficult for leaders and stakeholders to understand the outcome of the program just by reading the text.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image15-1024x728.png\" alt=\"HR Report for decision making\" class=\"wp-image-93595\" width=\"512\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image15-1024x728.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image15-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image15-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image15-1536x1093.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image15-730x519.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image15.png 1892w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infineon.com\/export\/sites\/default\/services\/INFIN-Personalbericht-2023-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a human resource template with charts is a much better option for reporting. For instance, you can use the Human Resources Report Template to communicate recruitment strategies, HR budget, or employee training outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image7.png\" alt=\"Human Resources Report Template\" class=\"wp-image-93603\" width=\"320\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image7.png 640w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image7-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/human-resources-report-b546cd2d-ffdf-4724-8932-25fa13565eac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Enhancing Company Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image4-2-1024x583.png\" alt=\"Venngage vision infographic\" class=\"wp-image-93605\" width=\"512\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image4-2-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image4-2-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image4-2-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image4-2-1536x875.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image4-2-730x416.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image4-2.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image10-1024x584.png\" alt=\"venngage market infographic\" class=\"wp-image-93607\" width=\"512\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image10-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image10-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image10-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image10-1536x876.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image10-730x416.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image10.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><strong>&#8220;Tell us you are an infographics company without telling us you are an infographics company.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above two images are from our onboarding manual. The visuals make it easier for to understand how Venngage, as a no-design tool, works and differentiates itself from other tools in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a tree chart to visualize the vision helped me learn the company&#8217;s aspirations. Now, imagine just the text and a random background image to communicate the vision. It would hardly be effective, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create similar infographics to convey company culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Employee training<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning on conducting employee training and going with the same traditional presentation format (title and text) to share information? You might want to rethink because plain text makes information boring and difficult to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using visuals like infographics and charts is a much better option to conduct training sessions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image11-1024x544.png\" alt=\"employee training presentation\" class=\"wp-image-93608\" width=\"768\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image11-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image11-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image11-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image11-1536x815.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image11-730x387.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image11.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Would you want to read a presentation with plain text as shown above? You\u2019ll probably be disinterested and so will your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, look at the below template for phishing training. It\u2019s colorful and has visual elements to explain about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astrill.com\/blog\/what-is-phishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">phishing attacks<\/a> and how to avoid them. Visuals add life to your presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image12-539x1024.png\" alt=\"Employee Training Phishing PowerPoint Presentation Template\" class=\"wp-image-93609\" width=\"404\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image12-539x1024.png 539w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image12-158x300.png 158w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image12-768x1459.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image12-808x1536.png 808w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image12-730x1387.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image12.png 842w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/phishing-employee-training-presentation-dffe6cd8-0f65-4f74-ad7e-beda42c8326a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Explaining policies and procedures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing lengthy docs to communicate company policies is hardly helping anyone. Most employees either don\u2019t read the policies or don\u2019t remember them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t4XexZGXFK8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HR Leadership Podcast<\/a>, Nina Kontos, Senior Director of Global Internal Communications, Employee Experience &amp; Learning at Axonius, explains, \u201cPeople always want to understand why and if you&nbsp;<strong>tell them why<\/strong>&nbsp;you end up&nbsp;<strong>helping them understand the story<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>how you got to the decision<\/strong>&nbsp;versus them feeling like something is done to them and that&#8217;s important to think about with HR.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, by using visuals, you can share the whole context with your employees, explain the comany policies and processes in a much simpler manner so that they can remember it easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a working hours policy template I found online with large paragraphs of text. It&#8217;s difficult to find relevant information in such cases and you\u2019ll have to spend more time explaining the policy to employees.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image19-1024x737.png\" alt=\"working hours policy template\" class=\"wp-image-93596\" width=\"512\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image19-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image19-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image19-768x552.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image19-1536x1105.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image19-730x525.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image19.png 1902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southdevon.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Working-Hours-Policy-Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>All text and no charts leaves a document with no spark!&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the contrary, you can use a template like the one given below to explain policies in an easy manner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image13-787x1024.png\" alt=\"Policy Workbook for New Employees Template\" class=\"wp-image-93610\" width=\"394\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image13-787x1024.png 787w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image13-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image13-768x1000.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image13-730x950.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image13.png 962w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/modern-policy-workbook-for-new-employees-bdf69a4b-56cd-41b0-98c2-75d282138089\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"culture\"><strong>Visual storytelling for company culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a brilliant example of using visuals to explain the company culture:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image3-847x1024.png\" alt=\"Amazon workforce data\" class=\"wp-image-93597\" width=\"424\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image3-847x1024.png 847w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image3-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image3-768x929.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image3-730x883.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image3.png 1196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/workplace\/our-workforce-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These bar charts by Amazon beautifully explain that Amazon has a diverse workforce and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is embedded into the company&#8217;s workplace culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ways to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-communication-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">use visual communication<\/a>&nbsp;to improve company culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Define your company&#8217;s visual identity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>\u201cThe main weakness of companies is their image bank, and the absence of a visual database that is inspiring &amp; original. The Getty image effect has done more harm than good, making communications standardized, tasteless and uninteresting. How can you say that you are the industry leader or that you&#8217;ve created your own category within a market if there&#8217;s nothing visually to show for it? Worse still, employees may feel just like the image they&#8217;ve seen everywhere: uninteresting, replaceable &amp; not worth investing in.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/orianne-bornand?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Orianne Bornand<\/a>, Corporate Communications Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This quote perfectly describes how companies are doing visual communication wrong. Just adding images or icons for the sake of it is doing more harm than good because it sends across inconsistent messages and confuses employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start visual communication, create a brand design manual for typography, color palettes and logo usage. This helps improves readability employee engagement. Moreover, consistent designs enhance internal branding and employees are able to connect better with the company&#8217;s values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 The <a href=\"https:\/\/help.venngage.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/11306433891597-Set-up-your-Brand-Kit-with-custom-logos-colors-and-fonts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brand Kit feature<\/a> on Venngage helps you add your brand\u2019s preferred typography, color palette, and graphic elements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Showcase employee stories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a leader, the best way you can empower employees and motivate them to perform better is to celebrate employee achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of simply acknowledging an employee&#8217;s achievements over a team call, you can show employee stories using photos and videos to create more impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, you can use the Company Employee Achievement Email Newsletter Template by Venngage to highlight employees\u2019 achievements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image9.jpg\" alt=\"Company Employee Achievement Email Newsletter\" class=\"wp-image-93611\" width=\"480\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image9.jpg 640w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image9-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/newsletters\/company-employee-achievement-email-newsletter-148d3188-97b9-4745-be3a-63d7cf6db208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Create a visual &#8220;About Us&#8221; page<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To grow your business, all employees need to work as one unit. This requires them to be aligned on company&#8217;s goals, purpose, aspirations and guiding principles. Creating a visual \u2018About Us\u2019 page for businesses helps employees get a better clarity of the company&#8217;s core values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, look at the LinkedIn\u2019s career page screenshot below \u2014 the diagrams help (potential) employees visualize the core values and remember them better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image5-1024x636.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn's culture\" class=\"wp-image-93598\" width=\"512\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image5-1024x636.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image5-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image5-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image5-1536x953.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image5-730x453.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image5.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.linkedin.com\/culture-and-values\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use Venngage\u2019s Mission and Vision Statement for HRs Template to connect to people, explain the company&#8217;s goals, plans, and core values.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image18-622x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mission and Vision Statement for HR Professionals Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-93613\" width=\"467\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image18-622x1024.jpg 622w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image18-182x300.jpg 182w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image18.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/mission-and-vision-statement-for-hr-professionals-infographic-9a53dde0-a1a4-4bf3-9dfe-c9f91c40774c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"performance\"><strong>Visualizing performance reviews and feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Design performance review infographics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuously tracking employees\u2019 performance is one of the biggest challenges for HRs, especially for large teams. But you need to do it effectively to set\/revise employee goals, find training opportunities and offer incentives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply filling out forms or sheets hardly helps in tracking performance because you have to go through different documents with different KPIs and inconsistent formats. Here too, you can use visuals to conduct successful performance reviews and share feedback. Use pre-designed evaluation templates for HRs and share them with your team for standardized data collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you want to collect employee performance data from team managers, you can use the Employee Performance Review Template.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image17.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image17-791x1024.png\" alt=\"Company Performance Review Template Excel\" class=\"wp-image-93614\" width=\"396\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image17-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image17-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image17-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image17-730x945.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image17.png 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/performance-review-template-excel-ea3c8faa-5b06-414d-abcc-5ea23bf24bf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/wetest.io\/blog\/evaluate-employee-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employee Performance Evaluation<\/a> Template you can use to assess whether your employees are getting their jobs done and if they are doing it the right way. One look at the infographic and the reader would know the employee falls under which category.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image2-696x1024.png\" alt=\"Employee Performance Evaluation Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-93615\" width=\"348\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image2-696x1024.png 696w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image2-204x300.png 204w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image2-768x1129.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image2-730x1074.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image2.png 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/simple-multilevel-employee-performance-evaluation-infographic-5241a73e-1a6b-442c-b8e9-825ffeac8c17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Visualize feedback surveys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication is always a two-way street. As an HR leader, you need to get regular feedback from employees to understand their challenges and improve the company culture. This makes employees feel valued and increases employee retention rate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the Employee Satisfaction Survey Checklist Template by Venngage to conduct detailed surveys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image6-788x1024.png\" alt=\"Generic Employee Satisfaction Survey Checklist\n\" class=\"wp-image-93621\" width=\"394\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image6-788x1024.png 788w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image6-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image6-768x998.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image6-730x948.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image6.png 950w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/generic-employee-satisfaction-survey-checklist-c55504e8-421a-47f2-a769-72b47d3760fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the survey results, visualize the data using different types of charts for deeper insights. This helps identify common challenges faced by employees and find areas of improvement. You can easily customize the below survey results template to visualize employee feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image1-1-791x1024.png\" alt=\"Customer Satisfaction Survey Analysis Summary Template\" class=\"wp-image-93617\" width=\"396\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image1-1-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image1-1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image1-1-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image1-1-730x945.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image1-1.png 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/customer-satisfaction-survey-summary-4e762978-9003-466d-959e-ceac228ad5ef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Create visual recognition programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to empower your employees is to create recognition programs where the organization acknowledges and appreciates employee contributions and announces highest-performing\/star employees. Here are a few ways you can visually recognize employees\u2019 efforts:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Give digital badges or certificates to employees on achieving their KPIs or completing skill training. You can share the certificates on company\u2019s social media pages and internal groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a wall of fame to acknowledge employees\u2019 efforts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add dedicated sections for employee achievements in company newsletters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the below template to create achievement certificates for employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image16-1024x791.png\" alt=\"Gradient Sales Employee Recognition Certificate\" class=\"wp-image-93618\" width=\"512\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image16-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image16-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image16-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image16-730x564.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image16.png 1056w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/certificates\/gradient-sales-employee-recognition-certificate-cf9822df-8f23-4a52-9cb6-d74764906412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\"><strong>Data visualization tips for HR metrics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HR leaders deal with diverse and large volumes of data related to payroll, employee performance, and employee training. It gets difficult to represent different data categories in a coherent manner. Here are a few tips for visualizing data to report HR metrics effectively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Choose the right chart or graph<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When selecting the chart or graph to represent data, first identify the purpose of data visualization. Consider questions like: Do you want to show change in trends over time or share employee metrics for decision-making? Who\u2019s the target audience? Then select the graphs accordingly. Here are a few use cases of different types of graphs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pie charts<\/strong>: To show the composition of employees in different departments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bar charts:&nbsp;<\/strong>To represent the number of employees hired from different sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Line charts:&nbsp;<\/strong>Highlight changes in employee performance ratings over months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Column charts:&nbsp;<\/strong>For employee performance comparison.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Use interactive elements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Data visualization shouldn\u2019t mean a bunch of charts put together with no context. You need to add interactive elements to make data visually appealing and engaging. Here are a few things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Add descriptive texts, annotations and captions to explain the purpose of visuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Label relevant charts, lines, axes, and data points for clarity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick relevant templates and customize them as per your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-guidelines-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brand guidelines<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add filters and dropdowns for HR dashboards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Create HR dashboards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One easy way to visualize data is to build customizable HR dashboards using no-code tools or Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. You can create charts within these solutions, categorize and filter data and collaborate with your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tools\"><strong>Tools and resources for HR visual communication<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know how visual communication can improve <a href=\"https:\/\/nailted.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee engagement<\/a> but the real challenge is how to create visuals. This is exactly why you need HR visual communication tools like Venngage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>\u201cSometimes, I know I need a visual, but I do not know what it is. These (visual communication) tools can provide some better options to help us find the right way to present the information.<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/filizaktanclark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Filiz Azktan<\/a>, Organizational Development Consultant&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual communication tools provide you with pre-designed templates to create <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/hr-infographic\/\">HR infographics<\/a>, charts, reports, presentations and policies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Venngage for HR<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual communication should not come from just one team \u2014 it has to be embedded into the company\u2019s processes to build a unified workspace culture. <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venngage<\/a>, an infographics design tool, helps you build<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/human-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HR infographics templates<\/a>&nbsp;that you can customize as per your requirements. 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