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Why aren’t employers giving PR employees the benefits they want?

Communications Conversations

Employees hold all the cards. Employers need to adapt in terms of what employees really want in the new economy. How do you expect to keep star employees motivated when you’re giving them, essentially, what amounts to a cost-of-living increase? Another huge perk almost every employee would value. Not even close.

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Future skills for public relations practitioners - World PR Day

Stephen Waddington

There are several forces in play: Areas of the economy that shut down are reopening and organisations are firmly in recovery-mode The pandemic has created a new set of roles is areas such as employee engagement and sustainability Entry level roles are reopening as organisation begin to figure out the balance between home and office working.

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Customer Service Is The “New” PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The best PR agency in the world can’t hold a candle to employees who are empowered to do the right thing. Apparently the staff of a nearby Costco opened their doors to helpless locals, handing out dry clothes and even dragging in furniture when the store itself started to take on water. It can employ high-powered PR agencies.

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Financial Relief for U.S. Agencies During The Coronavirus Crisis

Buzzstream

It can direct you to full information on the CARES programs available if you’ve got any of the following concerns: Capital to cover the cost of retaining employees. Small businesses with less than 500 employees in the U.S., average monthly payroll costs for the last 12 months up to an annual pay of 100,000 per employee. .

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Planning for parental leave as a solo PR pro

Solo PR Pro

Paid parental leave When it comes to paid parental leave for self-employed people, there are two common options you'll find in your research: paid family leave by state and short term disability insurance (STD). Short term disability insurance Another option for self-employed people is to purchase short term disability insurance.

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4 Press Release Samples for a Product Launch

PR Fuel

Most of the time, local and national outlets will simply ignore most of these releases. And in that online press release are strategic funnels to lead reporters and audiences to the real product — insurance. For many months, Hobby Lobby’s brand was damaged by its decision to underpay employees and abuse their schedules.

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How to Make Facebook a Career Book

PR Job Coach

The revelation that companies are asking potential employees for Facebook passwords got me thinking about how Facebook has rapidly evolved as both diary and biography. Insure that the content of the “Work and Education” section is consistent with your resume and your LinkedIn profile. Consistency is important.

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