“…Jacobs et al ( 2016 ) suggest the announcement of new changes, policies, or regulations to employees within the organisation, including formal and informal activities. IC helps to improve employee morale, organisational culture, attitudes, and even individual behaviours (Ndlovu et al 2021 ). In this study, Tkalac Vercic et al’s ( 2012 ) definition will be adopted, in that IC is the process that spreads important announcements to enhance relationships, adopt new changes, and build up an understanding among employees.…”