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Monthly Staff Bulletin

Document template for Google Docs and Word

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Type
Document
Price
Free
Pages
7 · US Letter
Style
Editorial
Difficulty
Beginner
Updated
October 31, 2026

Every page (7)

Overview

Internal newsletters fail when they open with a message from the boss, bury the dates and ask readers to do five things. This template leads with a story, then gives team news, people updates, a dates timeline, recognition and a short results page, with one call to action.

The sample is issue 38 of the Vesperly Creative bulletin, sent on March 12, 2027 to 64 staff. The lead story is the move to a new studio, with a dates table running to June 7 and a 54% open rate. Replace the masthead, the story, the dates, the three figures and the contacts with your own.

Useful for

  • An internal communications lead sending a monthly company newsletter that staff can scan in two minutes
  • An office manager announcing a move, new starters and key dates in one issue
  • A small agency or school team that wants a consistent newsletter layout with a dates table

What's included

  • Lead page with a leadership Q&A, photo and three headline figures
  • Team news page with contact cards and a steering group list
  • Welcomes and farewells opener with headline, standfirst and byline
  • Dates page with a milestone timeline and a gate-by-gate list of what happens
  • Recognition page with a featured quote, two short quotes and award terms
  • Readership results with a chart, a recognition process and a guide page

How to use it

  1. 1

    Click Make a copy in Google Docs, then confirm on the Google page. The copy is saved to your own Google Drive.

  2. 2

    Replace the masthead name, issue number and date, then write your lead story first and cut the briefs that will not matter to one in five readers.

  3. 3

    Update the dates table with the next six weeks of real events and replace the figures strip with three numbers your readers recognize.

  4. 4

    Choose one call to action, delete the others, and add your contact and unsubscribe details.

  5. 5

    Delete the guide page, then share or send the newsletter.

What you need

Requirements

  • A Google account with access to Google Drive

Works with

  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Word (download the .docx)

Questions

How long should a monthly staff newsletter be?

Between 400 and 1,200 words works well: one lead story, four to six short briefs, a dates table and one call to action. Readers should be able to scan it in two minutes.

Is Vesperly Creative a real company?

No. The organization, the people and every figure in this bulletin are fictional sample data, written to show a complete issue. Replace them with your own.

Can I use this for a school or charity newsletter?

Yes. The layout suits any regular update to a defined audience, such as parents, members or supporters. Swap the staff stories and the move dates for your own news and events.

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