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Corporate communication function shifts from cost centre to value creator

Stephen Waddington

The assertive role and reputation of corporate communication during the COVID-19 crisis is an important legacy. In late March the corporate workforce shifted from working in the office to home, and areas of the economy exposed to the virus such as entertainment, leisure, hospitality, and visitor attractions shut down.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021 ; Updated November 2023 PR is always evolving. Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Corporate communications regularly involves interaction with senior leaders and HR departments.

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Future skills for public relations practitioners - World PR Day

Stephen Waddington

Reuben Sinclair was among several recruiters that reported increasing demand talent in January 2021. Internal communicators led on employee engagement, supporting the relationship between employees and management, and helping maintain productivity. Employees were a particularly complex stakeholder group during lockdown.

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17 people I want to have coffee with in 2021

Communications Conversations

But, before we get to the 2021 list, we need to look back at my 2020 list and see how I did. Now, as I look ahead to 2021, the first quarter of the year will be tough. Here’s my people-I’d-like-to-have-coffee-with-in-2021 list! So, naturally, I’m interested in meeting this current Shandwick employee.

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A Guide to Pride Without Pandering

PRSay

For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. 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.

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A new term for professional communicators

Stephen Waddington

Here are some of the issues that need to be front of mind as we head towards 2021. We’ve worked with executive teams to engage employees. Planning for 2021 This is a moment for organisations to be brave and show leadership. The next four months are likely to be as chaotic as the last eight.

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From changing comms to care: Six trends that will make a huge impact in 2021

PR in High Definition

With 2020 almost behind us, we’ve been having some great discussions here at Firefly about what we think the year ahead holds, so here are six of the main trends we’ve come up with that we think will have a huge impact on the world of comms in 2021. Stronger communication of social and political movements.

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