Too many organisations are often guilty of only engaging with elected representatives when things go wrong. We’ve all seen the headlines and cringed a bit at what’s gone on. And too many communications professionals make the same mistake – and aren’t equipped with the right knowledge or prefer not to get involved. But building a … Why organisations should have a plan to engage with politicians
Do you know a woman in science and engineering who would inspire girls to follow in her steps? Or a man or woman who has done amazing things to encourage women to follow computer science and technical careers? Would you encourage them to enter WISE Awards? All winners will receive a money-can’t-buy prize of a … WISE Awards for amazing STEM women – day’s work shadowing prizes with top directors
A few weeks ago I attended a CBI round table on the economy. Inevitably these mostly large employers started talking about the nightmare their businesses/organisations are going to face without cheap EU labour. I have added the word ‘cheap’, but that was essentially the issue. I drove away fuming. These bosses are disconnected from their … Would your leader work for their own company?
What is the role of a communications professional?
Engineering and manufacturing companies of any size could fill skills gaps by using the Government’s new apprenticeship levy, which comes into force on 6 April. For the first time, employees aged 24 and over will attract 90% funding for apprenticeship training, with no upper age limit and with eligibility for graduates. “Employers have struggled to … Apprenticeship levy funds training for all ages of workforce for first time
Leeds-based Whitecap Consulting has appointed three new equity directors and opened two new offices to increase its regional footprint across the UK. The strategy consultancy, now in its sixth year, works mainly with mid-sized UK businesses with revenues of £10m to £300m and growth ambitions from organic and acquisitive growth, digital and technology-driven change and … Regional expansion for Whitecap Consulting with three new directors and two new offices
The Chartered Institute of Public Relation’s (CIPR) annual barometer of the PR industry in the UK has been published and it reveals that businesses are responding to the challenging media landscape by focussing on strategy. The CIPR’s State of the Profession 2017 shows a dramatic shift to strategic planning as PR professionals work to ensure … Businesses need long-term PR strategies – CIPR State of the Profession report 2017
Internal communications is growing up as a core business activity. Over the years I’ve done a lot of training on this topic and on the most recent course I noticed 90% of delegates had a dedicated internal comms title. A few years ago that would have been PR manager or similar. But I also noticed … Can your line managers communicate with staff?
Jon Dean is a strategic change specialist and works with major organisations to help them implement new programmes, leadership development systems and major corporate transformations. In this guest blog for Northern Lights, he explores the corporate communication challenges of change…
