The team presented some of the ongoing projects: Ingrid Wahl and Sabine Einwiller talked about DEI Communication and climate for inclusion in Germany and the U.S. and the mediating role of managerial integrity. Sabine Einwiller, Raphaela Stibor and (Louisa Marko) shared insights on DEI representations in employer branding on corporate social media. Jens Hagelstein presented his experience sampling study on performance loss and stress caused by digital internal communication. In a research escalator session Jeannine Huber showcased her systematic review on communication antecedents of psychological safety in organisations (together with Ingrid Wahl, Jens Hagelstein, and Sabine Einwiller while Raphaela Stibor talked about her study on the role of fairness in communicating appreciation to employees (together with Louisa Marko, Sabine Einwiller, and Ingrid Wahl).