Stern + Associates

MARCH 3, 2023

Last month, Stern Strategy Group employees were fortunate to participate in an in-house workshop led by Zoe Chance , Yale School of Management professor and client of Stern Speaking & Advisory, who specializes in persuasion and decision-making. Say no (sometimes) What goes along with asking and listening to requests?

Leadership 62

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Why isn’t kindness desirable in the leadership community? It’s clear to see why the default path for leadership is often being as cut-throat with your employees as you are with your competitors, but it’s not the only way to be. None of these policies are the sign of a weak, unsuccessful leader. Show me the money!

Leadership 71

Leadership Employee Reputation Hotels 71

5W PR

JANUARY 15, 2024

This includes employees, customers, investors, the media, and the broader community. Communicating the reasons behind changes, outlining the benefits, and addressing concerns proactively can garner support from employees and other stakeholders.

Communications 78

Communications Policies Product Launch Reputation 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

People of color are particularly underrepresented in leadership positions, but diversity is lacking at nearly every level. How we can be the change As a person of color, I am drawn to companies with a diverse employee base. It’s a PR agency with fewer than 25 employees, and more than a third are people of color.

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Employee Community Groups Interviews 156

Institute for Public Relations

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center Summary Concepts related to political correctness have begun to influence organizational policy. As noted … Continue reading Policies promoting inclusivity are positively associated with workplace creativity →

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PRSay

JUNE 4, 2024

LGBTQ+ employees are looking to their employers to protect them, particularly in places where state governments are making it clear that we are not entitled to equality under the law. Government is warning LGBTQ people about the potential for attacks overseas and counseling caution for travelers planning trips.

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Government Employee Insurance Insurance 209

Ethical Voices

JUNE 6, 2022

I asked them to share insights from a recent journal article they authored titled The Role of Ethical Leadership in Building Influence: Perspectives from Female Public Relations Professionals. . We had a book published out of that big project in 2021 – PR Women with Influence: Breaking Through the Ethical and Leadership Challenges.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 11, 2022

With diversity and DEI issues tasking a front seat in business, new research from corporate leadership data solutions firm Equilar and the HR Policy Association finds a renewed push to increase diversity in management, along with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion in employee engagement surveys—and a belief in the importance of tying executive (..)

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Company Policies Survey Leadership 78

Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

In many organizations, a major fragmentation exists between executive leadership and the communications function. Your communications team owns your company’s earned media, which is key to building the trust amongst all of your stakeholders, be it customers, employees or investors. What is the purpose of the communications team, then?

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Communications Corporate Reputation Employee 248

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. LGBTQ people are voters, employees, family members and consumers. It’s not your LGBTQ employees’ job to be the sole voice representing your company, and not all LGBTQ employees are able or interested in speaking out for you. Well, COVID-19 of course.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Taking dry content like company policies and turning it into information that employees actually want to read requires a savvy communicator. How do you know what’s working?

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Taking dry content like company policies and turning it into information that employees actually want to read requires a savvy communicator. Executive Thought Leadership.

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 23, 2019

In the hiring game, we’re increasingly in a candidate-led market, where employees can pick and choose where they want to work, and the onus is on the company to woo the candidate before a competitor does. You want to start a trusting relationship, and that’s where employee advocacy can help in seducing the best new talent.

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Employee Case Study Measurement Leadership 48

Wadds Inc.

MAY 14, 2024

With the right mindset, preparation and action, leaders can use risk management, crisis preparedness and resilience-building to unlock considerable latent value, rather than viewing them as irksome and costly insurance policies,” said Cartwright.

Corporate 52

Corporate Communications Crisis Reputation 52

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Discover the top advice these six award-winning thought leaders are giving today’s leaders about cultivating an inclusive culture that empowers all employees. By doing so, leaders can unlock a wealth of creativity, drive deeper employee engagement, and foster a culture where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best.

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Axia PR

JULY 9, 2021

For any company to be successful, it should have strong leadership and an equally strong team. We can all learn a lot about Elon’s leadership skills by examining a letter he wrote to his employees after his team violated the “no negotiation, no discount” policy”:

How To 62

How To Policies Leadership Employee 62

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Most leaders have had to revamp policies to meet employee demands for friendlier and more flexible workplaces. Employees will pay attention to your decisions and how you respond to various scenarios. While some employees can sail through hard times easily, others are deeply affected and take a long time to recover.

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PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

Consider the ongoing fallout over the pressure that Disney faced from employees to respond to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, signed by Gov. Gain consensus from your organization’s leadership and prepare to weather the storm. On political issues, a brand will not make everyone happy. Ron DeSantis in March 2022.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 10, 2021

After working from home for nearly 20 months, many employees who’ve been given the chance to return to the office in person, even for one day a week, are finding they prefer to stay remote and say it makes them more productive. Some employees have living conditions that are not conducive to work, such as cramped spaces and noisy roommates.

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Employee Policies Agency Study 193

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

Many B2B marketers have never talked to a customer (which is a huge problem the leadership needs to fix). Most SaaS companies use ‘emotional’ tactics to motivate their employees to identify ideal case study candidates. Can you create a company policy to incent AEs or CSMs to provide case studies?

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Internal communicators must be savvy enough to turn dry content like company policies into info employees actually want to read. Executive Thought Leadership.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Next, it is interesting that Earnshaw’s chapter title focuses on relationships with employees, where the 2014 text has a more functionalist title. The first notable difference in these two works is that Earnshaw is an outsider; the modern authors are practitioners in the field.

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PRSay

APRIL 5, 2021

Insights are also from the Center’s recent survey of 84 large public and private firms on how companies and their employee-funded PACs responded to the Capitol riot and objections to the election certification. The report’s insights stem primarily from a roundtable discussion featuring executives from more than 30 major U.S.

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Report Company Government Conference 176

PRSay

JANUARY 22, 2021

After dealing daily with the health and financial concerns for employees and their families in a COVID world, genuine empathy will underpin all communications as never before. The imperative is creating a unique culture for all employees when many will not be in the office full-time — or at all. Avoid remote culture shock.

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Trends Communications Skype Employee 187

Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

A third (31%) of organisations reported that they have a policy in place to manage ESG, while 41% said that it was a work in progress. ESG frames of reference The paper tackles the emergence of ESG and its implications for leadership, management, and communication.

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Publicity Government Corporate Financial 197

PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Organizations are continuing to examine how their employees, operations, stakeholders and communities may be impacted. Safeguarding the health and well-being of your employees is crucial, Stansell said. Health officials are still gauging how widespread the virus might become in the United States. (As Providing updates.

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Communications Employee Crisis Policies 212

Cision

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Generating brand awareness through earned media doesn’t always have to revolve around your products, services, data or thought leadership. Check out how these five brands scored big by leveraging unique perks that not only benefit their employees, but also display their values: 1. Want inspiration? PricewaterhouseCoopers.

How To 120

How To Media Employee Policies 120

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 10, 2022

According to award-winning strategist and business journalist Ruchika Tulshyan ( Roo-CHEEK-ah Tool-SHE-yan ), inclusion is the most important leadership trait today. Leaders must develop curiosity, empathy and diversity to take their leadership skills to the next level,” explains Tulshyan. “By

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Leadership Storytelling Policies Groups 62

MaccaPR

JUNE 11, 2020

With over 50% of employees fearful of contracting COVID-19 upon returning to the workplace, effective internal communications must go beyond addressing the safety procedures being put into place. Below, we dive deeper into how to deliver effective, empathetic employee communication. Perfecting Delivery and Tone of Your Message.

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Internal International Communications Employee 62

Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Whether it’s a merger, a change in leadership, or announcing a new product or service, managing the timing of sensitive information is crucial to protecting your company’s good reputation. Implement a “need-to-know” policy, where employees, contractors, and partners only receive information relevant to their roles.

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Reputation Real Estate International Internal 78

PRSay

AUGUST 25, 2020

There’s usually a ton of women in PR,” but “we need people of color and then, on top of that, we need people of color who are gay in leadership positions.”. The National Center for Transgender Equality — Advocates changing policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people.

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Community Brand Branding Advertising 189

Stern + Associates

APRIL 13, 2023

In her riveting talks , Professor Henderson explains how business’ commitment to solving “big problems” can unlock not only tremendous enthusiasm amongst employees, but also exactly the kind of creative thinking and commitment to work across organizational boundaries that is at the root of most significant innovation.

Policies 118

Policies Energy Government Crisis 118

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The role has required expansion of the previous need to be a generalist who is knowledgeable on business topics, to being one who can effectively take on a business leadership role where needed.”. More responsibility given the pandemic, working remotely, leadership being asked to speak out on social issues, DEI, and ESG.”.

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Communications Crisis International Internal 124

PRSay

OCTOBER 5, 2020

With Google announcing work-from-home plans through 2021 and other giants like Facebook, Twitter and Slack telling employees they can work from home permanently — not to mention the many PR agencies shuttering their own offices for permanent work-from-home plans — it’s clear that remote work is not a passing trend. percent to 5.4

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How To Employee Survey Exercises 183

PRSay

APRIL 15, 2021

Companies and organizations of all sizes today are increasingly under pressure — from activists to employees — to speak out on high-profile political and social issues. If CEOs act on what they say, they will be rewarded in terms of stronger bonds with their employees, customers, investors and communities. Follow your gut.”

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PRSay

JUNE 23, 2021

For example, a preapproved media statement that refers to an attack as “cyberterrorism” could inadvertently lead to the denial of insurance claims if the company’s policies exclude coverage for terrorism. Enlist employees. Exercise regularly.

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Crisis Insurance Insurance Exercises 146

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 24, 2018

Two weeks ago office coworking company WeWork announced that, for environmental reasons, it will not serve meat inside its facilities, nor will employees be allowed to expense client dinners that include meat. But some media have responded with charges of “tribalism,” “virtue signaling,” and “imposing a worldview” on employees.

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