Just to slice and dice the AI craze a little further, a new survey from remote and hybrid career service firm FlexJobs took the pulse of how men and women compare in their usage, curiosity and concerns surrounding recent advancements in AI, revealing that more than...
4 steps for creating personal development plans for employee growth
No matter the size of your organization, creating personal development plans is crucial for business growth. According to research, more than three-quarters of employees are more likely to stick with an organization that offers continuous training. Investing in your...
Rise of the Gen Z consumer: They are career-driven, credit-averse, supportive of cause-driven brands—and tempted by immersive retail
When it comes to brand loyalty, Gen Z is by far the toughest generation to win over. More complex and aware than previous age groups, these consumers cater to very specific criteria when choosing with whom to spend. New research from retail marketplace analysis firm...
Lost in translation: Strategies for effective PR and marketing in multilingual markets
In today's globalized world, companies must often communicate with audiences that speak different languages and belong to diverse cultures. The necessity for effective multilingual marketing and public relations strategies is more critical than ever. Cultural...
The role of PR in sales: Leveraging public relations for bottom-line success
Public relations' role in sales is crucial, serving as a powerful tool for businesses to leverage in their pursuit of success. With its strategic communication and relationship-building expertise, PR plays a vital role in shaping brand perception, fostering customer...
ChatGPT doesn’t keep secrets–and many leaders say colleagues may have over-disclosed proprietary data to generative AI tools
While professionals at every level recognize the benefits of generative AI—citing employee productivity, higher-quality output and cost savings—they are also acknowledging the risks of using the tech in the enterprise, especially related to data privacy and the...
5 steps for building a strategy to speak out on societal issues
As a communications professional, you’re aware of how important it is to clearly articulate your brand’s values (or the values of your client’s brand). More and more, stakeholders want to do business with, or work for, companies that align with their purpose....
4 reasons why PR is essential to building your real estate brand
Whenever engaging in any type of business, the main driver of success—whether measured in dollar bills, clients wins, or products created—is one’s ability to drive public relations. Public relations is the bridge that guides your performance, capacity, and products...
Tackling the sustainability skills gap: Why it’s critical to success, and how companies can do it
Brands and businesses worldwide are aware of the importance of addressing sustainability issues—the number of companies setting science-based ESG targets has grown by a factor of 36, to more than 4,200, over the last 15 years—but fewer that 1 in 5 (17 percent) of...
2023 Edelman Trust Barometer: Business is the only institution viewed as ethical and competent
“In Business We Trust:” this is the key finding of the newly released 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, the 23rd annual trust and credibility survey report from comms giant Edelman. Business now holds a staggering 53-point lead over government in competence and is 30...
How the right HR software can make a difference in your PR results
Human resource management systems (HRMS) are tools that support an organization’s HR process. These include tasks like benefits administration, recruitment management, storing employee data, tracking employee performance, payroll management, and timekeeping. HR teams...
Net Zero target: Plant brands must think big in 2023 to engage stakeholders
Alternative protein sources have morphed—in just a few years—from a niche product to a mainstream phenomenon. Big players in the meat industry have come aboard this movement, and they must now work to communicate the sizeable impact of this trend for the industry, and...