Robby Brumberg
Bracing for the ‘great resignation,’ recent diversity failures, and more
Get a friendly reminder to support your interns, and grab your weekly dose of messaging inspiration.
Diversity and inclusion
Ted Kitterman
Hispanic PR leaders share vision of a multicultural comms future
The members of HPRA look to highlight Hispanic heritage in the communications industry as the industry organization launches its 2021 ¡BRAVO! Awards.
Tony Silber
When DE&I isn’t just an abstract acronym
The University of North Carolina, in effectively denying tenure to the journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, creates a moment of reflection about what the words “diversity,” “equity” and “inclusion” really mean.
Robby Brumberg
Curating the week in wellness June 21–25, 2021: Return-to-work showdowns loom, LGBTQ inclusion efforts, and more
The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being.
Tony Silber
DE&I and communicating with remote workers are among top comms priorities for the next several years
A comprehensive list in Ragan’s 2021 Communications Benchmark Report reveals an extensive to-do list that includes many items that emerged from the shocks of 2020.
Brian Pittman
3 tips for more accessible social media
Hannah Burgeois, public outreach officer for Broward MPO shares tips for making sure your social media content speaks to everyone—no exceptions.
Nicole Rodrigues
Celebrating differences: How race and ethnicity shaped my love of comms
One PR pro offers her own story of growing up with a unique heritage—and what it might look like to celebrate the many backgrounds that are represented in a diverse organization.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
Companies observe Juneteenth, how to train your managers, and more
See how to support your LGBTQ staffers, and get your weekly dose of messaging inspiration.
Ragan Insider Tina McCorkindale
Critical race theory has a role to play in business communications and PR
Research from Nneka Logan, associate professor at Virginia Tech, offers a new theory on how the business community can take responsibility for its role in the discussion of race.
Robby Brumberg
Curating the week in wellness June 14–18, 2021: Observing Juneteenth, supporting women’s mental health, and more
The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being.
Tony Silber
Juneteenth rises to new prominence as organizations commemorate ‘America’s second independence day’
More states and municipalities declare official holidays, as private organizations also step up recognition, many giving their employees the day off.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
The rising demand for ESG skills, how to be funny at work, and more
See how to keep employees from ‘rage-quitting,’ then cool your jets with a timely balm of messaging inspiration.
Adriana Waterston
How to engage Gen Z during Pride Month and beyond
Younger audiences are identifying as LGBTQIA+ in higher numbers—and the expectations for messages that embrace complex gender identities is changing rapidly.
Tony Silber
3 Things: Pride Month edition
What wellness pros need to know this week.
Kathie Harris
PayPal sets its sights on employee pay equity
Financial well-being initiatives have produced a first-year return showing a 14-point jump in net-disposable income for some employees.
