If your internal comms sounds a little too familiar, congratulations, you’ve officially become Phil from Groundhog Day.

Before the eye rolls start, here are 10 fresh, human, actually interesting employee communication ideas for February, courtesy of your friends at LaineGabriel (we speak employee):

1. Black History Month: “Honoring Influence” Series

Instead of a generic spotlight: Ask leaders and employees to name one Black colleague, mentor, or historical figure who shaped how they lead or work. Publish short quotes internally all month.

2. American Heart Month: The Workload Audit

Ask teams to identify one meeting, report, or process that adds stress but little value. Leadership commits to eliminating or fixing commonly identified issues.

3. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): “What We’re Not Repeating”

Create a company-wide message stating:

• 3 things from last year you’re not doing again

• 1 thing you’re doing differently

4. Pizza Day (Feb 9): Process, Not Pizza!

Yes, people like pizza, but not as a submission tactic. Instead, try asking teams: “What process of ours feels half-baked?” Fix one, then celebrate with pizza.

5. International Women & Girls in Science Day (Feb 11): The Pipeline Check

Share one real stat about representation or advancement. If strong stats don’t exist, still share and name one concrete action being taken to improve.

6. No One Eats Alone Day (Feb 13): Companion Lunch

Randomly pair employees across functions for lunch (virtual or in-person). Provide prompts and consider covering the cost. A great event to break-up silos.

7. Presidents’ Day (Feb 16): “If I Were CEO for a Day”

Be brave and create a QR Code based survey. Ask employees:
“What’s one decision you’d make immediately?” Leadership responds publicly to themes and insights.

8. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): What Gets Too Much Attention

Reframe the fun event with some serious insight. Ask employees what gets too much focus vs. not enough. Share results.

9. World Day of Social Justice (Feb 20): Policy Translation

Select one company policy employees often misunderstand. Translate it into plain language. Explain why it exists and who it protects.

10. Month-End: “What Changed Because of You”

Close February by showing: Three changes made because employees spoke up.

No communications leader wants their message to feel like déjà vu. Make a few thoughtful shifts now, and you’ll break the cycle long before spring arrives.