
Companies are quietly downplaying DEI externally while maintaining internal commitments, navigating growing anti-DEI pressure and legal threats.
Companies are quietly downplaying DEI externally while maintaining internal commitments, navigating growing anti-DEI pressure and legal threats.
The 2025 Foundation Fellows met for the first time in early May at the Council’s headquarters in Washington, where they shared their excitement about the program, asked questions and listened to the advice of mentors who will help guide them through the yearlong program. They shared with us their thoughts on the vital role of public affairs, as well as their would be “walk-up” songs as they begin their journey.
Join us to explore strategies for engaging employees in social impact and sustainability initiatives. Discover how to cultivate a culture of purpose and measure the impact of engagement efforts that drive meaningful change.
As employees increasingly expect their employers to take a stand on social and environmental issues, employee engagement has become a crucial component of public affairs strategy. Successful employee communication enables organizations to strengthen their reputation, build a more engaged workforce and contribute to your organization’s mission.
Join us to explore best practices for incorporating sustainability and social responsibility into procurement processes within the public sector. This session will provide insights into ensuring suppliers adhere to ethical standards, enhancing community engagement, promoting transparency and ultimately driving positive social and environmental impact.
STRIDE is the Council’s newest professional development conference for public affairs professionals focused on social good and sustainability.
The Foundation for Public Affairs Executive Director Amy Meli looks at how the SCOTUS ruling striking down affirmative action from the college admissions process could impact future leadership pipelines in business.
PepsiCo’s director of government affairs and corporate citizenship discusses her career trajectory and why PepsiCo considers itself “a playground for curious people.” Plus, Lustig shares insights into her time studying in Cambodia and co-writing a book about public service with other young women she worked with in the Obama White House.
Named for Mack Hogans, the Council’s first Black board chair, the Hogans Fellowship is designed to support emerging professionals from diverse backgrounds as they prepare for leadership tracks, with a strong focus on talent retention in public affairs.
From tackling polarization to figuring out how to leverage AI in smart ways to fostering a more diverse field, here’s what the 2023 Hogans Fellows have to say about the big challenges before the profession, as well as the paths they’re planning for the next five years.
Recent surveys from Gallup tell us that executives and employees don’t tend to view their organization’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) efforts the same. Learn more about the divisions and how to combat the shortcomings.
In this case study of Diageo’s “Society 2030: Spirit of Progress” plan, learn how the company homed in on the social sustainability portion of the plan to build human and social capital within its employee base, suppliers, customers and communities.
Companies thinking of scaling back on their DEI initiatives because of concerns about an economic downturn should think again. Read the reasons why now is the time to stick to and grow your commitments.
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 why public affairs professionals shouldn’t be afraid of data.
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 training? Read on for guidance for quantifying your efforts.
The new survey explores DEI practices in strategy, hiring and partnering as well as how companies are addressing ESG and social corporate engagement.