The ongoing significant pay gap in 2015 between men and women has been highlighted in a number of studies. Two independent studies this year have found that there is a difference of about £8,500 in earnings between the genders for equivalent roles. Women managers working in equivalent full-time roles earn 22 per cent less than men, according to research published… Read More »
By Abha Thakor The Women’s Institute is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and local groups up and down the UK are marking the milestone. The WI was formed during the First World War and grew as it encouraged countrywomen to grow and preserve food for the nation. The first British WI met on Anglesey, North Wales, on… Read More »
Women have played a role in civic society and politics often in quiet and every day ways. They have contributed to change in the expectations of the way women would live, behave and participate in their family life and wider roles. In the last 100 years, the Women’s Institute (WI) has played an active, and sometimes unknown,… Read More »
By Abha Thakor Local Authority communications teams play a key role in ensuring electoral process information is explained to the local, national and sometimes international public. These teams often work in the centre of a media frenzy and have to put facilities and material together within a limited time period. Many will often work around the clock to support and serve firstly… Read More »
Continuing professional development is vital for professionals wanting to keep your skills up-to-date and can help improve your job satisfaction levels. It can add to your creativity through learning about different approaches, help find alternative solutions to challenges, and make greater use of research and data in your work. There are a variety of ways you can plan… Read More »
The future of digital engagement The future of public relations will include: an evolved form of broadcast media, communications professionals harnessing data, and the creation of experiences which can provide real life outcomes. This was the conclusion of a panel exploring how engagement will change in future years with the use and development of digital technologies.The event highlighted key points… Read More »
Warm, soothing and golden – honey is an old favourite in our modern world. Shelves stacked with creamy set or dripping orange colours, ready to spoon onto desserts, ooze onto toast or to create a magical, healing drink. Make sure you grab a jar, any one, as you journey around the supermarket. It is 10… Read More »
Working alongside health communications colleagues in local and national public services, the common issue found is getting correct information out to counteract fears and addressing misconceptions. The Ebola crisis is the latest example of the importance of good and fact-based communication and the need to work with the media in better understanding the causes and effects. An example of a direct and clear campaign… Read More »
Has public service ethos changed with the advance of technology, online services and the ‘Digital by Default’ agenda? This question lay at the heart of a local digital panel debate comprising senior central and local government representatives. The motion debated was: ‘This house believes that the ethos of public service will be destroyed by the… Read More »
Did you know that all food-selling establishments now must have 14 key food allergens labelled and be able to advise customers if any of the foods they are thinking of ordering contain one of these ingredients? The customers who have food allergies to be better informed and reduce the number of adverse reactions. New ‘chef cards’ are… Read More »