There is rapidly growing awareness across industries that leaders need to take diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) seriously and actively support initiatives that can root out systemic bias and discrimination within organizations. In fact, there is plenty of research suggesting DEI in any industry cannot succeed without leadership support, and support includes communication choices. How … Continue reading The Way PR Leaders Communicate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matters
This is a summary of the original journal article found in the Journal of Public Relations Education. The authors would like to thank The Plank Center for funding support and University of Alabama graduate students Alexa Campbell and Derek Hooper for assistance with conducting some of the student interviews. In 2020, the intersection of COVID-19 and … Continue reading Diversity, Inclusion, and PR Education: The Role of Leaders in Bringing About Change
This post appears courtesy of The Plank Center for Leadership in PR and the PRSA Foundation. For the full study please visit The Plank Center for Leadership in PR. “Knowing where to look and knowing how to recruit and retain a diverse workforce are among the most critical steps in improving diversity. Diversity training, mentoring … Continue reading Diversity & Inclusion Trends and Research Highlights | Presented by The Plank Center for PR and the PRSA Foundation