Ted Kitterman
The words of MLK serve as inspiration for communicators
Comms pros seeking to build community, calm factions and find common ground should reflect on the civil rights leader’s teachings.
Diversity and inclusion
Ronald Roberts
How to initiate a culture of DE&I change
When done right, the work will be painful, says Finn Partners’ managing partner, but it is worth the effort.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
What are the key skillsets for internal communicators in 2021 and beyond? 6 comms pros share their views
Here’s what professional communicators should prioritize this year.
Garland Stansell
How the PR industry can—and must—do more on DE&I
PRSA Chair Garland Stansell makes the case for the actions that should be embraced in the months ahead.
Rayna van Beuzekom and Alyssa Gormley
How future communicators are embracing DE&I in PRSSA chapters
Students at the University of Florida and Ohio University shares what DE&I means for their career journeys and how they are to educate themselves and their peers.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
2021 resolutions for internal communicators
As we enter a new year—bursting with possibilities and antibodies—let’s strive for healthier habits, professional development and meaningful personal progress.
Kim Clark
What an inclusive language toolkit should cover
As diversity and inclusion efforts take shape, words and phrases emerge as crucial elements for cultivating mutual respect among co-workers. Consider these steps in developing a protocol.
Annique Simpson
7 ways to support black colleagues and mitigate racial bias
Listen, read, educate yourself, champion your colleagues of color, and call out blindspots about racism or inequality.
Rob Reinalda
Panel: Racial injustice demands action, not just rhetoric
Corporate vows and fleeting public attention make words spoken today, however impassioned, likely to float away unless executives and activists take definite steps to correct imbalances.
Carol Cone and Kristen Kenney
How companies can address the past with honesty—and move forward with purpose
When getting your house in order and trying to change a negative narrative around past mistakes, actions speak louder than words.
Robby Brumberg
The new now: Top 2021 internal communication trends
Here’s what to expect—and prioritize—in what’s sure to be another turbulent year ahead.
Ragan Insider Tony Silber
Nasdaq seeks a rule requiring diversity on boards of directors of listed companies
The goal is to provide transparency and enhance investor confidence.
Dorothy Crenshaw
9 comms predictions for 2021
Be prepared for a year of digital domination, concrete DE&I action, and livestreamed events.
Ted Kitterman
What Biden’s all-women comms team means for the industry
The president-elect’s staff announcement reflects one option that leaders of all organizations can take in the face of guaranteed uncertainty and doubt.
Billy Shipp
How can businesses meaningfully support charities this holiday season?
If there was ever a time to prioritize charitable giving, it’s now. Here’s how companies can maximize donations, boost engagement and spread goodwill.
