Diversity
November 8, 2019 #CommsChat on diversity in the workplace
Recently, the Guardian reported that Channel 4 would be introducing menopause-friendly workplace changes to support women going through the menopause. Would this work for every company? On Monday, we’ll discuss diversity and inclusion strategy. Topics include: How are diversity and inclusion strategies determined? For businesses just setting out D&I strategies, what should be their first […]
July 8, 2019 #CommsChat on the role of communications in inclusion
Building more diverse and inclusive workplaces requires a concerted effort with regards to the corporate culture. We’ll be joined by Altogether Different (@alt_different) ahead of their 16 July event on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Topics include: What’s the role of leadership communications in developing an inclusive workplace culture? What does intersectionality mean in […]
November 27, 2018 Transcript of #CommsChat on diversity, inclusion and the employer brand
Last week on #CommsChat, we discussed the impact of the employer brand on the diversity and inclusion practices within a business. This is one of the topics that will be discussed at the Employer Brand Management conference on 4 December. To attend the conference, click here.
November 21, 2018 #CommsChat on diversity, inclusion and the employer brand
This week on #CommsChat, we’ll be discussing the impact of the employer brand on the diversity and inclusion practices within a business. This is one of the topics that will be discussed at the Employer Brand Management conference on 4 December. To attend the conference, click here. Topics for #CommsChat are: What do companies have […]
August 5, 2014 Transcript of #CommsChat on diversity in PR continued…
Reply Retweet Favorite More f1 @f1recruitment 14h @marywhenman @CommsChat Yes, completely agree about the importance of parents in career choices #commschat View conversation Reply Retweet Favorite More Andrew Ross @AJMRoss 14h @CommsChat last 5yrs have been positive with lots of steps being taken. @CIPRDWG and @PRCA_UK ‘Access Commission’ = good start #CommsChat View conversation Reply Retweet Favorite More Catherine […]
August 5, 2014 Transcript of #CommsChat on diversity in PR
Last Monday on #CommsChat we were joined by a host of guests that included @MattCartmell from the PRCA, @AJMRoss from the CIPR, and @cgrinyer chair of the CIPR diversity network. We delved into some of PR’s dirty secrets – its lack of racial diversity, gender inequality and the invisibility of disability in the profession. While we recognised […]
July 31, 2014 #CommsChat on diversity in PR
This week on #CommsChat we’re joined by the @PRCA_UK and theCIPR Diversity Working Group (@CiPRDWG) and the group’s chair, Catherine Grinyer (@cgrinyer) as we discuss the state of diversity in the UK PR industry. Despite a range of initiatives set up to tackle the lack of diversity in the industry, recent census data shows that […]
November 5, 2013 Transcript of #CommsChat on recruitment
Last night we were joined by Tom Ewen, associate director of Ellwood Atfield (@ellwoodatfield), who discussed comms recruitment with us. We chatted about youth entry to the profession, the skills required for comms roles and leadership positions within an organisation. Some standout tweets include: @Caanz You have to remember public relations is a different job. Journalists […]
February 6, 2013 Transcript of #CommsChat on diversity in PR
Last week, we were joined by representatives from the CIPR and PRCA, both of whom have initiatives aiming to alleviate the obstacles facing PR industry jobseekers. The CIPR’s Diversity Working Group was represented by Alex Louis (@commsnetwork) and Matt Cartmell (@mattcartmell), comms director at the PRCA which recently launched its Diversity Network. The debate ranged […]
February 1, 2013 #CommsChat on diversity in the PR industry
Last week, the PRCA announced the establishment of the Diversity Network, which is designed to address the limitations to accessing jobs in the PR industry. The CIPR’s Diversity Working Group has been established for two years now. While measures have been taken to elucidate and eliminate the difficulties facing young PR hopefuls, work remains to […]
