IPR is featuring research and some of the many Black pioneers who have had an impact on the field of public relations in celebration of Black History Month. Dove and LinkedIn studied how Black women in the U.S. experience discrimination during the hiring process and in the workplace for their hairstyles. A survey of 2,990 … Continue reading How Black Women are Impacted by Race-Based Hair Bias in the Workplace
Global Women in PR (GWPR) and Opinium studied female employment and leadership in public relations and communication around the world. A survey of 657 female PR professionals around the world was conducted from August – September 2023. Key findings include: 1.) Respondents said flexible worklocations and schedules helped employees maintain a healthy work-life balance (82%) … Continue reading Current State of Women in the Public Relations Field
Pew Research Center analyzed Americans’ opinions on women in top business leadership positions and the obstacles they face in obtaining those roles. A survey of 5,057 U.S. adults was conducted July 17-23, 2023. Key findings include:1.) 55% of respondents thought there are too few women in top executive business positions.— 65% of female respondents and … Continue reading Gender and Leadership in American Businesses
This blog is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center. Dr. Kati Tusinski Berg and Dr. Katharine E. Miller examined how women leaders in the public relations industry advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and empowered their organizations. In-depth qualitative analysis of publicly available statements from 70 female honorees named to PRWeek’s “Women … Continue reading How Female Leaders Advance DEI by Empowering Employees
MSL examined the pay disparity between white and BIPOC influencers and identified specific barriers to success for diverse creators. 550 U.S. influencers were surveyed, along with interviews and research from MSL’s proprietary influencer marketing platform, Fluency, as well as a survey of a nationally representative sample of 1,000+ consumers. Key findings include: 1.) 73% of … Continue reading Is Pay Equity Needed in Influencer Work?
This blog is provided by the IPR Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. “Diversity fatigue” is a phenomenon that has garnered increased attention in recent years, particularly within academic and corporate settings. A research study by Jessi L. Smith and her colleagues defined diversity fatigue as “variation in the extent to which someone experiences a … Continue reading The Impact of Diversity Fatigue and How to Combat It
This summary is provided by the IPR Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Harris Poll and U.S. News and World Report examined Americans’ views on equity, discrimination, and how businesses have addressed these issues. An online survey of 4,085 U.S. adults was conducted from Oct. 21-30, 2022. Key findings include: — 64% of all … Continue reading Small Businesses Most Trusted to Make Changes in Advancing Equity
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 summary is provided by the IPR Digital Media Research Center. SummaryAs social movement organizations continue to leverage social media platforms to reach salient publics, understanding the role of hashtags has become a prominent area of activism research. Social movement organizations use hashtags to co-create meaning surrounding various social justice issues by connecting people across … Continue reading Hashtag Activism: Lessons from the #MeToo Movement
This blog is provided by the IPR Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In a recent post on this blog, I argued that there is a business and societal imperative to integrate disability inclusion into environment, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks. These frameworks are increasingly used by the private sector and investors to assess the … Continue reading Achieving Competitive, Integrated Employment for People with Disabilities
This abstract is summarized by the IPR Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the original journal article published in the Public Relations Inquiry. Summary Katie R. Place, Ph.D., studied how female public relations practitioners define gender and how gender plays a role in the public relations industry. Method In-depth interviews were conducted with 45 … Continue reading Binaries, Continuums, and Intersections: Women PR Professionals’ Understandings of Gender
Emily Graham and Dr. Natalie Tindall are co-directors of the IPR Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As 2021 begins, the work of the communicator remains front and center. Brands should be prepared to point to the specific actions taken to address systemic racism and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on increased … Continue reading The Role of the Communicator – Navigating Social Unrest