This past June, some of the world’s most influential tech companies released their employee diversity numbers. These statistics were released after years of criticism of lack of transparency with consumers and the general public. You can review some of the numbers from major companies such Google, Yahoo, LinkedIn and Facebook. These numbers are broken down by overall gender, ethnicity, tech […]
Thank you to everyone who participated in our November 2014 Twitter Chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts, PRSSA Vice President of Advocacy Eric Winkfield (tweeting from @EM_Winkfield) and SVP, Director and Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Edelman Zing Shaw (tweeting from @zingshaw) for guiding the conversation. Join us on Dec. 9 at 9 p.m. ET for the next […]
Happy Diversity Month! During November, PRSSA National will be providing many opportunities to join in on the conversation, but the learning doesn’t stop there. Here are a few ways to incorporate diversity into your Chapter meetings: Be sure to think holistically about diversity. When considering potential programming ideas during Diversity Month, it’s important to first remember all of the ways […]
Our profession is full of people with diverse interests, hobbies, tastes and styles. However, quite often the general public views us as coffee-drinking, social media addicts who love talking to everyone, all the time. While many public relations professionals do love coffee and always have a smartphone in hand (How else will we Instagram that perfect latte design?), that is […]
Have you ever wanted to contribute to a blog but were unsure what to write about? Participate in “Progressions Writing Prompts,” a monthly writing exercise and contest held by PRSSA to enhance your skills and have the opportunity to get your personal blog recognized nationally. The November 2014 writing prompt is as follows: “Diversity is a key focus in the […]
Event: #PlankMentor, DePaul University Presenters: Patrick Ford, Burson Marsteller; Wendi Strong, USAA; Andy Polansky, Weber Shandwick; Lynne Sallot, University of Georgia; Jose Rivera, California State University, San Bernardino Recap: Before the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations’ fifth annual Milestones in Mentoring celebration on Oct. 30, public relations students from across the country gathered in Chicago at DePaul University […]
As we come to the end of PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Month, I think it’s appropriate to look at those factors that hinder a Chapters’ ability to establish and maintain a close relationship with its parent Chapters and offer some thoughts on how to overcome those factors. I don’t know if time is the most important variable in the PRSA/PRSSA relationship formula, […]
The end of October marks the end of this year’s PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Month. After connecting with your sponsor PRSA Chapters, I hope you fostered a better understanding of public relations in your local area while connecting with professional mentors. Now that you started, below are some more ways to meet public relations mentors Public Relations Classes While pursuing your degree […]
Transitioning from student to professional can be quite the challenge. PRSSA prepares you for getting your first job, but how do you continue to learn and advance your career after college? Looking back now, my PRSSA experience was a dream. From becoming our Chapter’s president to serving as the National Vice President of Career Services, PRSSA was my life. I […]
Session: Listen: Global Communication Challenges Presenter: Toni Muzi Falconi, Methodos Spa; James E. Grunig, Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland; Larissa A. Grunig, Professor Emerita, University of Maryland Recap: There are five generic principles of global communications: embedding specific applications realizing the value of stakeholder relationships enabling different operational management and strategic roles valuing diversity and defining unique characteristics. According to […]
