‘You don’t have to do this alone,’ says British Red Cross, as new young volunteers join push to tackle loneliness with Covid-19 rules tightening

As coronavirus restrictions tighten once more, the UK’s leading crisis response charity is urging people to reach out to others and offering to help those who feel lonely and cut off to keep in touch with people, digitally. As part of the scheme, specialist support will be available from a team of 90 new young digital volunteers, aged 16 to 25, who will be available to chat and talk people of all abilities and levels of confidence through the digital landscape. The British Red Cross has teamed up with the…

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PRCA Launches International Partner University Programme

The PRCA is pleased to announce the launch of its International Partner University Programme. The Programme supports both students and faculty members at institutions globally.  Institutions that sign up for the International Partner University Programme will: Obtain membership of the world’s largest PR and communications professional body Become part of an elite programme linking the world’s most prestigious PR Undergraduate and Post-Graduate courses Receive free access to all PRCA online training courses for both students and faculty members Have the opportunity to use designatory letters after all students and faculty staff…

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Celebrities support The Menopause Charity’s Crowdfunding campaign – with special events on World Menopause Day, October 18th

The new Menopause Charity’s crowdfunding campaign will get a celebrity-charged boost on World Menopause Day, Sunday October 18th, as Davina McCall, Lorraine Kelly and Liz Earle join the charity’s founder, nationally renowned menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson for an online wellness festival open to all on Facebook. Television presenters Davina and Lorraine, along with wellness expert Liz, and menopause author Meg Mathews, have agreed to become ambassadors for The Menopause Charity, which is Crowdfunding this month to change millions of lives for the better by smashing the stigma around menopause.…

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New IPA research pinpoints how to attract and retain diverse talent

New IPA research has revealed how UK students perceive the ad industry and what they are looking for in a future organisation, providing invaluable insights for agencies to attract and retain fresh talent. The results highlight a significant lack of awareness and knowledge about ad agencies by this demographic, yet a keen interest to join the business. It also shows that real differences exist in the emphasis that men and women, and white and Black Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, place on the qualities of their future managers and workplaces.…

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Concrete Industry outlines ‘2050 climate ambition’ to tackle global challenge

Forty of the world’s leading cement and concrete companies have unveiled a joint industry ‘2050 Climate Ambition’. The ambition statement demonstrates the commitment of the industry across the globe to drive down the CO2 footprint of the world’s most used man-made product, with an aspiration to deliver society with carbon neutral concrete by 2050.   Launched by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) on behalf of its member companies, the ambition statement represents a critical milestone for the industry. It is the first time it has come together globally…

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