Employee forum will draw volunteers from across the company to engage in two-way communication with the board of directors.

The people of Commercial have always had powerful voices. Thanks to a new initiative called the Comm-Unity, those voices will be louder than ever.

The Comm-Unity is a panel of volunteers from across the business. It creates an open line of two-way communication with the board of directors. it will allow employees to share feedback, ideas and suggestions directly with leadership. As a result, every team member can help shape Commercial’s future.

The idea first came from a team of Change Champions. After more than six months of development, the forum officially launched in Cheltenham in February. Volunteers from across the company will now represent their colleagues and bring forward ideas.

Launch day included enthusiastic karaoke, symbolising the confidence and energy behind the initiative. Commercial Co-founder and Managing Director Simone Hindmarch said the project will help leadership listen more closely to employees.

“There are some amazing, talented voices at Commercial,” she said.

“This Change Champions team has created a project that will allow the board to hear them. Our culture has always been our superpower, and this will add something new to our business. I’m all ears for what they come up with.”

The Change Champions team transformed the original idea into a fully functioning forum. Rachel Grosberg, a member of the team, said the launch marked an important milestone.

“The Comm-Unity is a space where everyone can share ideas and help make Commercial a better place to work,” she said.

“I’m proud to have been part of the team that brought the Comm-Unity to life. Many people have already signed up, and we’re excited to see what ideas they bring.”