London moves fast. Teams are spread across offices, hybrid setups, different boroughs and, increasingly, different time zones. Keeping everyone informed and engaged can be a challenge, especially when important messages get buried in emails, Teams chats and endless company updates.
That’s where internal communications videos can make a real difference.
A well-made video can take a complex message and turn it into something clear, human and easy to remember. Whether you’re welcoming new employees, introducing a major change or sharing an update from the leadership team, video gives your internal communications a face and a voice.
At Light Leak Productions, we’ve seen how the right video can help London businesses communicate more effectively while making their people feel more connected.
Here are five types of internal communications videos every London corporation should consider.
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CEO & Leadership Messages
There’s something different about hearing directly from the person leading the business.
A leadership video can be a much more personal way to communicate company updates, celebrate achievements or explain where the organisation is heading.
Instead of another formal email from the CEO, imagine employees hearing directly from them, speaking naturally, acknowledging the challenges the business is facing and sharing what comes next.
The key is authenticity. Internal videos don’t need to feel like corporate advertisements. In fact, they often work better when they feel genuine and conversational.
Great for:
- Company-wide announcements
- Quarterly or annual updates
- Business strategy
- Celebrating milestones
- Communicating change
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Employee Onboarding Videos
Starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are names to remember, systems to learn, policies to understand and a whole new company culture to get familiar with.
Onboarding videos can make that process much easier.
Instead of giving new employees a huge folder of documents to read, you can introduce them to the company through a series of short, engaging videos.
You could cover everything from your company’s history and values to how different departments work and what new starters can expect during their first few weeks.
For London corporations with hundreds or thousands of employees, this also creates consistency. Every new starter gets the same core information, regardless of which office or team they join.
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Training & Educational Videos
Not every internal message needs to come from HR or the leadership team.
Video is also incredibly useful for training employees on new systems, processes and best practices.
For example, a London-based corporation rolling out new software across multiple departments could create a short video demonstrating exactly how it works. Employees can watch it when they need it, pause, rewind and revisit specific sections later.
This can be particularly valuable for complex subjects that are difficult to explain through written instructions alone.
Training videos can cover:
- New software and systems
- Health and safety
- Compliance
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Sales processes
- Customer service
- Professional development
The best training videos don’t try to cram everything into one 30-minute presentation. Short, focused videos are usually easier to watch and easier to remember.
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Company Culture & Employee Stories
Internal communications shouldn’t always be about policies, targets and business updates.
People want to feel connected to the organisation they work for.
Employee story videos are a brilliant way to showcase the people behind the business. You might interview employees about their career journeys, introduce different teams or highlight an employee who has achieved something special.
These videos can help put a human face on a large organisation.
For London corporations in particular, where employees may rarely meet colleagues outside their immediate teams, this can be a powerful way to build a stronger sense of community.
And don’t be afraid to let employees speak in their own words. The occasional laugh, imperfect sentence or genuine moment can make the content feel much more authentic than a heavily scripted corporate video.
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Change & Transformation Videos
Change is inevitable in business, but communicating change effectively isn’t always easy.
Whether you’re restructuring teams, moving offices, launching a new strategy or introducing a major transformation programme, employees need to understand what is changing, why it’s happening and what it means for them.
Video gives leadership an opportunity to explain that story clearly and consistently.
Rather than sending a lengthy announcement filled with corporate language, a short video can break the message down into something much more approachable.
You can combine interviews, graphics, screen recordings, workplace footage and animation to make complicated information easier to understand.
Most importantly, it gives employees an opportunity to hear the reasoning behind the change directly from the people responsible for it.
The Best Internal Videos Feel Human
Technology has made it easier than ever to communicate with large teams. But that doesn’t necessarily mean communication has become more personal.
If anything, the opposite can happen.
Employees can receive hundreds of messages every week, making it increasingly difficult for important communications to stand out.
That’s why great internal communications videos aren’t simply about having high production value. They’re about clarity, authenticity and connection.
A beautifully shot video is great. But if employees don’t understand the message or don’t believe the person delivering it, the production quality won’t matter.
The goal should always be to create something that people actually want to watch.
Ready to Make Your Internal Communications More Engaging?
From leadership messages and onboarding content to training, employee stories and major company announcements, video can become a powerful part of your internal communications strategy.
At Light Leak Productions, we work with businesses to create professional, engaging video content that feels authentic to their brand, without losing the human side of communication.
If your London team has an important message to share, let’s make sure people actually listen.
Get in touch with Light Leak Productions to discuss your next internal communications video.