Nelson Mandela said that education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world. As someone who has earned their APR and Ph.D. credentials, I wholeheartedly agree. But, for me (as I’m sure for others), the concept of education goes far beyond the walls of a classroom and is not determined by […]
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Talented PR pros “have a vast array of opportunities to choose from right now,” said Christina Stokes. “The PR profession is respected, and it’s necessary in this day and age.” Still, even as the “Great Resignation” helps drive demand for talent, PR job-seekers face intense competition. Stokes, senior vice president and director of talent acquisition
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Visit the April 2022 issue of Strategies & Tactics for more insights on employee communications. Before I was born, my parents brought a Golden Retriever puppy into the family. When Happy was diagnosed with cancer, they faced a difficult choice: Amputate her leg or put her to sleep. As my parents were just starting out
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My passion for public relations and communications drives me to want to take the profession as seriously as I possibly can. Our specialization is unique, welcoming and misunderstood at times by people outside our area of expertise who may need our services. Receiving my Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) has separated me from the rest.
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A few years ago while serving in an internal communication role for a large Catholic health system, I worked alongside nuns who would sing, “We are standing on the shoulders of those who came before us.” It was a simple reminder that many have paved the road before us, and that it’s our duty to
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As we look back at Women’s History Month, it’s important to reflect on the many challenges that women in our profession have had to overcome over the years. More recently, women were impacted the most when it came to global job loss throughout the pandemic. Additionally, working women took on three times the amount of
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Chaloner and PRSA have teamed up to write a series of articles on how candidates and clients can best navigate the recruiting process. Each post of the series chronologically follows the steps of a search process, with direct insights from Chaloner recruiters, clients, placements and candidates who Chaloner has partnered with during the recruiting process.
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“We all have a muse,” said Monique Farmer, APR. “But as PR and communications people, we often find ourselves putting out fires and working on the challenges du jour.” Just as we did when children, as professionals, “we have to give ourselves permission to be creative and to hear that muse.” Farmer, a frequent contributor
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More people are returning to offices this spring, whether on a hybrid or part-time basis. We’re not used to working together in person. How can some of their tips and techniques guide the return-to-office movement? In the past two years, professionals have been through the wringer. They’ve experienced a rollercoaster pandemic, political polarization, social unrest
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