Pernod Ricard North America’s vice president and head of diversity and inclusion discusses how companies need to look at the “entire employee life cycle” when examining their DEI programs and…
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Is your diversity training getting the results that you want — and that your employees (and prospective employees) deserve? Do you have a system for reviewing the effectiveness of your…
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Who knew that a bag of granola would carry what might be the most admirable example of branding extant? But there it is, on a BE-KIND product: “Ingredients you can…
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The Council’s job board is the place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. See this month’s featured listings.
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Why didn’t the “red wave” so many experts predicted materialize in the 2022 midterms? With an unpopular Democratic president in office and economic pessimism weighing on voters, Republican success seemed…
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The midterms left us with slim margins and the prospect of even more gridlock at the federal level. Discover why those looking to move the needle in either direction have…
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With a master’s in divinity as well as both a J.D. and a master’s in law, Kendra Brown brings a varied knowledge base to her work as Mastercard’s vice president…
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We’ve all been told that stories need a beginning, a middle and an end, but that advice can leave a lot of holes. Learn about a “story hack” inspired by…
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The Council’s job board is the place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. See this month’s featured listings.
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From serving in the C-suite of companies such as Political Quotient Advisors and Grant Thornton to her current leadership role with the George W. Bush Institute, newly elected Council Chair…
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Nathan Gonzales explains why there’s a difference between “what happened in an election and what politicians think happened” and dives into the issues to listen for as politicians diagnose the…
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The pandemic may have changed how the Council served its members, but it didn’t affect the quality. Learn how the outstanding contributions of Volunteers of the Year Adrienne Marks (left)…
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Public affairs professionals are relying on their issues and reputation management skills to help companies navigate the growing focus on DEI, corporate social engagement and ESG. The Council’s Social Impact…
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Random House editor Benjamin Dreyer says very is a “dull adverb and encourages duller adjectives.” More often than not, it detracts from the word you’re trying to strengthen. Keep reading for examples…
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The Council’s job board is the place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. This issue spotlights jobs in corporate social responsibility.
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During the Fall Board Meeting in Los Angeles last week, the Public Affairs Council elected Mary Moore Hamrick of the George W. Bush Institute as its 2022-23 chair. The new Executive Committee…
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Prepare for a tumultuous post-election period that could escalate debates over the legitimacy of results. Nathan Gonzales breaks down how we could find ourselves with an even uglier election denial…
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The 2022 Public Affairs Pulse survey, conducted by the Council and Morning Consult, reveals a deepening gulf between older and younger Americans on corporate engagement in social issues and concerns…
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The Association for Accessible Medicines’ senior director of marketing has enjoyed a career traversing four states that finally brought her to D.C. Read how Klinger fused her visual arts background…
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To help today’s communicators perfect their messaging and news channels, the Axios editors wrote a book offering tips for clear and concise writing. Yet the concept of “smart brevity” isn’t new. Learn…
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The Council’s job board is the place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. This issue spotlights jobs in public policy, regulatory affairs and government relations.
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Will Republicans sweep Congress? Will congressional control be split between parties? Will Democrats make gains in both chambers? Nathan Gonzales dives into the uncertainty of the midterms and how the…
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It can be difficult to apply value metrics to public affairs as the outcomes are rarely tracked the same as business KPIs. Council President Doug Pinkham outlines a framework for…
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The National Association of Broadcasters’ vice president of government relations offers insights for getting Capitol Hill staffers up to speed on your advocacy topics and how to develop relationships that…
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As remote work continues, workers with disabilities have been most severely affected by the inadequacy of some of the new tech tools. Learn how to ensure that your company’s culture…
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In the beginning of the pandemic, working from home felt liberating, but setting your own schedule has its downsides. Has the temptation to be available 24/7 left you lacking “work-life…
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Writing about numbers may seem straightforward, but the pursuit of accuracy can sometimes translate to TMI. Read on for tips on how to avoid a soup of digits and vary…
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The Council’s job board is the place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. This issue spotlights jobs in public policy, regulatory affairs and government relations.
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Twitter may not be the largest social platform, but it remains influential for navigating political discussion with 33% of tweets published by adults being political in nature, according to Pew…
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Will the midterm elections follow historical precedent, or will they be influenced by a confluence of data and circumstances that vary from the norm? Nathan Gonzales breaks down how President…
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Companies routinely publicize their diversity programs, but how many actually go beyond self-aggrandizing announcements and do the real work to advance their stated goals? Learn how to ensure you’re putting…
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The vice president of government and public affairs with General Mills shares his experience leading the organization through the pandemic, the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis,…
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The pandemic forced us to rethink how we do presentations, but are we slouching a bit too much toward informality? The key is to hit the right casual tone but…
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The power of a well-written memo cannot be underestimated. Considered by many to be a dying art, developing a concise memo (or talking points) gives you the “power to frame…
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The Council’s job board is the place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. This issue spotlights jobs in media relations, federal policy and congressional affairs.
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While the news media waits to see how corporate America will react to changes in abortion laws, few firms are viewing the expected demise of Roe v. Wade as an opportunity to hold…
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After watching more than a handful of Republican and Democratic incumbents struggle or even lose their primaries, it might be easy to assume that voters are poised to punish candidates…
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From White House intern to National Guard member after 9/11 to state and local advocacy leader, AIA’s senior director of advocacy capacity development has had a fascinating career. Learn how…
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There’s much to celebrate during Pride month, including the continued evidence that inclusion of LGBTQ people in the workplace is good for business. Despite this, members of the community report…
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What was appropriate for the office was already becoming more casual before the pandemic, a process that working from home accelerated. But as we return to offices and in-person meetings,…
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Best-selling author Stephen King shares common-sense writing tips in his new memoir, asking us to stop already with the self-conscious pursuit of colorful synonyms and annoying phrases. Keep reading for…
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The Council’s job board is the place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. This issue we spotlight jobs across the field, from PAC management to digital marketing to grassroots.
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People are leaving their jobs in search of something better, and it’s not always about more money. Read on for how to make your work culture satisfying and stimulating, and…
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