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If someone connected to your organisation is under criminal investigation or facing trial – or even if they’ve already left, you may suddenly find yourself juggling legal uncertainty, media interest, and internal concern. Many organisations don’t realise they need specialist support until the situation is already escalating. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand […]
When an organisation is under pressure, removing a senior figure can look like the quickest way to draw a line under the issue. Sometimes it’s necessary. Often, it isn’t. When exits genuinely help There are two moments when a departure really moves things on: Why departures become the default More commonly, exits happen because leaders feel cornered. Without […]
By Lottie Newell When I arrived at Alder on the first day of my nine-week internship, I had very little idea of what to expect. I had, of course, researched the company and had thoroughly enjoyed tackling a crisis scenario during my second-round interview, but the world of crisis communications nonetheless remained something of a mystery. I was not left in the dark for very long, however, since my first […]
The UK charity sector has long been a symbol of strength, compassion and resilience. But, as domestic pressures rise and public hostility becomes more visible, its strength and stability are beginning to falter. Recent reports from the Charity Commission highlight concerning trends: charity workers have been verbally and physically abused on the streets, offices have […]
While delivering change is never easy, Reeves’ recent communication strategy, or lack thereof, offers a useful example of precisely how not to deliver a change process.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the world of communications and crisis communications, but as we embrace this technological leap, we’re also seeing a somewhat disturbing paradox: the smarter our tools become, the less we seem to use our own grey matter. A recent article in The Guardian asked: Are we living in a golden age of […]
In an era where AI-generated falsehoods can ignite social media firestorms in minutes, today’s organisations face threats to their reputations that can strike in an instant and inflict irreparable damage to decades of hard-won trust. At a recent seminar hosted by Crown Office Chambers, Alder’s Tim Toulmin explored how organisations can prepare for crises in […]
Employment tribunal claims are increasing sharply, with government figures showing nearly 45,000 active claims in the first quarter of this year – a rise of almost one-third compared to the same period last year. Unfair dismissal claims top the list, accounting for approximately 22% of all cases. These are followed closely by breach of contract […]
The benefits are clear. For organisers, sponsorship brings financial stability and scale. For businesses, it offers a platform to boost brand visibility, forge community connections, and reinforce social purpose. And perhaps, it even brings the warm glow of knowing you made it possible for punters to enjoy cider from a rapidly disintegrating paper cup on […]