Unite 25 | Truist: Communicating Through Constant Change

Built from transformation itself, Truist shares how communications can thrive in the constant-change era — driving clarity, confidence, and culture for 40,000 teammates.

 

“We remind people that Truist is a great place to work through stories that celebrate who we are and what we stand for.”

Brad Kack, Truist

Session Overview

Born from two major mergers, Truist is no stranger to complexity. In this dynamic session, Brad Kack and Lisa Habib reveal how their corporate communications team guides a purpose-driven bank through constant evolution — from culture-building to operational change.

Discover how they harness integrated storytelling, data-driven campaigns, and targeted change communication to build trust and engagement across a hybrid workforce. From tackling “return to office” challenges to transforming HR self-service through content design, Truist’s approach proves that great communication isn’t just informative - it’s transformative. 

Key Insights (What You’ll Learn)

  • How Truist built resilience and alignment in the constant-change era.
  • Data-driven storytelling techniques that cut through noise.
  • How communications and HR partnered to drive behavior change.
  • Practical results: 34% reduction in HR calls, 122% increase in knowledge engagement.
  • Frameworks for purpose-led communication that builds trust and performance. 

Why Watch

Learn how a communications team became the connective tissue of a purpose-led financial brand driving measurable outcomes and cultural strength.

Who Should Watch

Communications, HR, and change leaders navigating transformation, mergers, or hybrid workforce challenges.

Meet the speakers:

Brad Kack

VP, Corporate Communications, Truist

Lisa Habib

Digital Content Strategist, Truist