Build your business with communication that speaks directly to your customers and employees, builds trust, and supports your brand. Clear. Concise. Compelling. 


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Margaret E. McCormick, Principal

Margaret E. McCormick

Strategic Communication Counsel
Sustainability and Responsibility Reporting
Internal Communication
Editing and Writing

Research, analysis and reporting
Build goodwill for your business, gain insights about your competitors, and advance your winning strategy with clear reports about what’s happening and why it matters.

  • corporate reports (sustainability, ESG, corporate social responsibility)
  • business research and analysis
  • competitor insight summaries
  • white papers and trade journal articles
  • business profiles and award applications


Employee communication
Tell your employees what they need to know, what’s happening in the business, and how they can grow with your organization – with messages that respect their time, talent, and ideas.

  • total rewards communication strategy and tactics
  • benefits websites, enrollment messaging, year-round benefits education
  • organizational communication and employee engagement


Get the expert communication support your business deserves.

The Word Garden creates communication that cultivates growth for your business.
Contact me when you need a writer, editor, and strategist who is
• keenly focused on what the reader needs to know and do – no fluff, no jargon.
• expert at clarifying technical information for every audience.
• skilled at creating structures that drive attention and action.
• a quick study with an analytical bent.
• a sounding board and adviser with a fresh perspective on your challenges.