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In recent years, the landscape of employee activism has shifted dramatically, reflecting a broader cultural shift of social awareness, generational values, and the rising expectation that organisations demonstrate their impact on society. Employee activism can be a useful vehicle for organisational change and there are issues that leaders should expect to have to negotiate on, […]
What is an inquest? An inquest is a public, fact finding inquiry to establish who the deceased was, when and where they died and how they came about their death. A coroner must hold an inquest if the cause of death is still unknown; the person might have died a violent or unnatural death; or […]
PR crises can emerge suddenly, threatening to unravel carefully crafted reputations and stakeholder relationships. It is important to recognise the early warning signs and understand how to navigate crises for any corporates, regardless of size or stage of development. In exploring the anatomy of a PR crisis, we dissect each layer to help inform corporate […]
Every school is responsible for keeping pupils safe and recruiting teachers that will also prioritise the well-being of students. Reports submitted to the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) show a year-on-year increase in the number of referrals for teacher misconduct – a 47% increase in the number of referrals in 2022/23 and a 91% increase compared […]
Reputation matters for all types of organisations, regardless of their size, industry, or stage of growth. In the early days of business as they build their brand, startups can find it particularly challenging when it comes to forming trusted relationships with the media and industry professionals in the same sector. When starting out as a […]
The lines between personal opinions and professional ones are increasingly blurred, especially in the charity and not-for-profit sectors. The recent controversy regarding comments made by Chris Packham, President of the RSPCA and Vice President of RSPB, underscores the difficulties charities face when high-profile ambassadors or spokespeople speak out on contentious issues in a personal […]
Knowing how to communicate effectively with the media is a valuable skill for any senior leader, in-house communications team, or spokesperson, but it becomes an urgent necessity when an organisation is in crisis or at risk of suffering long-term reputational damage. The pressure of being in front of the camera and microphone is extremely high, […]
Since a damning 2022 report uncovering institutional racism and misogyny, the culture of UK fire and rescue services has been under intense media scrutiny. This month, the firefighting inspectorate has published another report that reveals there is still more to be done. The findings point to a continuing, urgent, need for transparent communication and transformative […]
How can a proactive approach to crisis PR planning help businesses in the leisure industry? We analyse scenarios and measures to adopt for a fast and effective response to crises.