Are Republicans headed for a wave or a tsunami during the midterm elections? Nathan Gonzales examines the handful of races to keep an eye on as we edge closer to November.
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Ford’s U.S. manufacturing policy director recounts what she learned from the late congressman John Dingell when she worked on his staff early in her career and shares insights into the complex process of policymaking.
Guest author Monica Almond, Ph.D., shares how to avoid the “blindspots” of cultural stereotypes and tips for recognizing and mitigating bias before it takes root in your organization.
There’s a good chance you’re fluent in “yogababble” and aren’t even aware of it. That’s because it’s been “codified” into corporate culture. Keep reading for how to quiet the babble.
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 focused on managing increased expectations and navigating complex policy implications.
The winners of the 2022 Innovation Awards relied on heart and hard work to communicate new resources for people struggling with mental illness, to reach out to underserved communities with voter registration information, and to advocate for a travel sector ravaged by the pandemic.
Ever wonder why early House race ratings don’t always match the national narrative? Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales breaks down the nitty-gritty of foretelling district-level data.
The GCI Health EVP and head of inclusion, equity and diversity discusses the rigor required to practice equity effectively, building competencies through employee resource groups, and how her family’s journey inspired her.
New research by the Harvard Business Review explores the link between DEI and mental and physical health and how companies can ensure they are supporting both employee well-being and the business itself.
The ’90s are calling and they want their pingpong tables reinstalled. If you’re headed back to the office, prepare yourself for well-meaning but often cringe-worthy team-building activities.
Impact Editor Alan Crawford recommends a fresh look at the sage writing advice of a literary master. And the annoying word of the month is too exhausting to contemplate.
The Council’s job board is the place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. This issue we highlight several openings from associations, corporations and nonprofit organizations.
Since the invasion, lobbying contracts in Russia are being terminated, companies are suspending business ties, and far-right nationalist movements are losing steam. How can public affairs professionals provide the risk management guidance to help companies and leaders determine their next move?
Council members attending the National PAC Conference in early March take their best shot at stumping Nathan Gonzales with questions about the 2022 midterm elections.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Sempra take home the 2022 Outstanding PAC Awards.
How does new research about underrepresentation of older people in media and advertising correlate to how older workers are considered in the diversity and inclusion efforts of companies?
Comcast’s associate vice president of political affairs discusses the importance of building institutional knowledge, especially when dealing with compliance complexities, how a minor in math helped her become a better critical thinker, and what makes her professional community special.
More insights from the late comedian George Carlin, this time on why politicians have to speak the way they do to ensure that they don’t “inadvertently say something.”
The Council’s job board is the place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. This column spotlights a few of those jobs each month. This issue we are highlighting openings in communications.
Worried you’ll lose your superstar employees in this job market? Then create an environment fit for superstars — the ones you have now and the ones you want to attract.
Independent voters may tilt the balance of power in the House and Senate in the midterms, but Nathan Gonzales explains why the watchwords for a Republican-controlled Congress could be revenge, inaction and even impeachment.
In this special edition of Toward Equity, the Council’s Erica Harris celebrates Black History Month by examining important work by Council members to ensure better outcomes and healthier pipelines for racially diverse talent.
United Airlines’ senior vice president of government affairs and global public policy discusses the road back from the pandemic’s darkest days, as well as her journey from handing out McGovern for President brochures at the age of 10 to how her law background prepared her for public affairs work.
He was a controversial comedian, but he was also an ally in the ongoing struggle against bad writing — and in particular the mindless preference for euphemisms.
In what we expect to be our most popular article of the year, you’ll learn how to determine if you really need to be in a meeting and, if you don’t, how to politely send your regrets.
The Council’s job board is THE place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. This column will spotlight a few of those jobs each month. This issue we are highlighting openings in public policy.
When the pandemic was first upon us, many experts thought that there would be a rallying around science and medical experts and that we might finally break out of a pattern of polarization. Nearly two years later, the reality is very different. Read on for how we begin to reset.
It’s not all about Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania in November. Nathan Gonzales dissects the six other races that will “open windows into political dynamics playing out around the country.”
Business PACS are finding their footing again two years after the pandemic lockdowns and a year after the Jan. 6 attempted insurrection. Learn about changes PACs are making to their giving practices, and other findings from the new PAC Benchmarking Reports.
The vice president of government affairs & policy for Global Blood Therapeutics discusses her journey from hosting a radio show in Kenya to finding her calling as a policy expert and executive in the health care field.
New data shows that corporate boards increased their diversity by 25% in the past year. Learn where the growth was concentrated and where gaps remain.
Ever feel patronized by the tone of studied informality when listening to public radio? You’re not alone. And the annoying word of the month will leave you feeling less than “super.”
Looking for a new job? The Council is hiring! From a program coordinator to a marketing and comms manager, we’re looking to add more rock stars to our team. Find out if you would be a good fit.
While it might feel like consensus and compromise are relics of the past, long-term policymaking often happens in the middle. Advocacy experts explain why the narrowing center is still a lobbyist’s best bet.
The relationship between business, the public and America’s two major political parties is changing. Council President Doug Pinkham looks at how Democratic voters are becoming more pro-business than many Republicans.
It’s been nearly a year since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Nathan Gonzales predicts that Republicans will likely test the electoral process once again, and corporations and associations will have to decide how far is too far.
The managing director of climate change and sustainability services for EY explains why corporate priorities are broader and deeper than we once thought. She also shares what she loves about her podcast, Sustainability Matters.
The gap in burnout between men and women has almost doubled in the past year. We explore new research that looks at this trend and other workplace gaps.
We’re all familiar with phrases like “let’s discuss this offline” or “I hear you,” but what’s the real meaning behind these ubiquitous office expressions?
Blithesome Christmas and a Fortuitous New Year! Sometimes it’s OK to be cliché to keep your writing clear and concise.
Council Chair Karen Himle Looks to Future; Nathan Gonzales on the Win that Was a Loss for Dems
Dynamic. Ever-changing. And entering a new phase of its history. That’s how the Council’s new chair, Thrivent’s Karen Himle, views the profession. Read on to learn more about her priorities for the year ahead.
What happened in the Garden State signals a good-to-great set of midterm elections for the GOP next year. Nathan Gonzales explains what the governor’s race means for the future.
European governments and businesses won’t likely rely on pre-pandemic advocacy tools any time soon. We explore how global public affairs is embracing the digital world – and the new challenges that come with it.
Recent studies show that companies are engaging in civil rights priorities more than any other social issues, and yet the public is largely unimpressed with corporate America’s efforts. The Council’s Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Laura Horsley, breaks down what’s behind the disconnect.