By Cedric Brown Everywhere you go, you hear conversations about it. Every so often online, you see an article about it. It’s a topic you can’t escape from, and one that you shouldn’t even if you could. Diversity (and in some cases, inclusion). Many of you are likely either in search of your first public…… Continue reading 5 Actions You Can Take to Make Your Workplace Authentic
Tag: D&I
D&I: Moving Beyond Talk to Action
“Torod Neptune has been one of the industry’s most effective change agents, from championing the business impact of communications to restructuring for the modern era of communications to calling on agencies to increase diversity in order to secure Lenovo’s business.” – The Holmes Report By Annie Durkin After having the opportunity to ask Torod a…… Continue reading D&I: Moving Beyond Talk to Action
If You Want To See Change, Set an Example
By Marilou Terrones Flavia Vigio, Vice President of PR & Corporate Communications at HBO Latin America, was born and raised in Brazil, where she lived in several of the country’s largest cities, including Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. As she was always very curious about the world, from a young age she took every…… Continue reading If You Want To See Change, Set an Example
Multicultural Marketing Guru Shares His Career Story and Underscores Importance of D&I
By Morgan Miller With almost 40 years of experience in the marketing and advertising industry, George L. San Jose has experienced the highs and lows of the ever-changing advertising landscape. At the beginning of his career, George landed a job as a salesman for a health and beauty company and was eventually promoted to regional…… Continue reading Multicultural Marketing Guru Shares His Career Story and Underscores Importance of D&I
Return on Reputation: A Business Case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
By Corrie J. Younginer As senior vice president, chief ESG and communications officer at Aflac, you could say that Catherine Hernandez–Blades is a busy woman. But, that wouldn’t quite cut it. In our short conversation, it was easy for me to see that she is also a determined, passionate woman with an unfailing desire to…… Continue reading Return on Reputation: A Business Case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
From Farm to Pharma: How Diversity Shaped a Career
By Grace Gubbrud Inside his new office in downtown Chicago, Jeff Winton glances down at his desk to see a picture of his partner, Jim. This may seem inconsequential to many, but as a gay man who has spent over 40 years working in the world of communication, Winton remembers a time where “You had…… Continue reading From Farm to Pharma: How Diversity Shaped a Career
Starting the Conversation on Workplace Ageism
By Alyssa Damato Many people envision workplace discrimination as issues relating to race, gender and sexual orientation…but how many would say age? I’ll be the first to admit that ageism is not something I initially think of when it comes to diversity and inclusion. However, this reinforces the importance of why we should actively contribute…… Continue reading Starting the Conversation on Workplace Ageism
PRep Program Provides Look at PR Careers
For years, we’ve heard about the need for more diverse talent in the public relations profession. Yet, by looking at most agency and corporate PR teams, little progress is being made. Realizing the need for a broader commitment, most major PR associations—led by PRSA Foundation, Arthur W. Page Society, Institute for Public Relations and the…… Continue reading PRep Program Provides Look at PR Careers
Diversity & Inclusion Takes Center Stage at PRSA
Besides serving as committee chair of this week’s 2016 PRSA International Conference, I was honored to open Monday’s luncheon session focusing on diversity and inclusion led by Torod Neptune, President of the PRSA Foundation, and Mike Fernandez, chair of global corporate and financial practice of Burson-Marsteller. Recognizing the need to increase diversity in our profession, every…… Continue reading Diversity & Inclusion Takes Center Stage at PRSA
Latinos and PR: A Need for More Inclusion
Growing up, my parents always inspired me to go to school, work hard, and give 110% to whatever I did. It definitely paid off. I earned three degrees, worked for a U.S. Congressman, and then became a Presidential Management Fellow where I worked with some of the most senior government officials at the U.S. Defense…… Continue reading Latinos and PR: A Need for More Inclusion