Month: March 2022

ILO adopts a revised code of practice on safety and health in construction

Stuart Mitchell

More than 229 million construction workers around the globe may benefit from a revised and updated code of practice on safety and health, adopted by International Labour Organization (ILO) experts from government and employers’ and workers’ organizations. The updated code, discussed during a five-day meeting of experts  (21-25 February), could play an important role in countries where construction is an economic engine for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and where urbanization rates and population growth are highest. It can also improve the attractiveness of the sector to future generations of…

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PRCA publishes Accessible Communications Guidelines Spring Edition

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has published the Spring Edition of its Accessible Communications Guidelines – in partnership with Current Global – to help PR and communications professionals deliver accessible content.  The 44-page guide has been updated to include more detail on video and animated graphics, thoughtful use of language and representation, and hosting of physical and virtual events. The Spring Edition follows the original publication in April 2021. PRCA Director General and Chief Executive of ICCO, Francis Ingham MPRCA said: “Our guidelines for accessible communications are designed to…

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CIPR confirmed as Women in Communications 2022 Conference Partner

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is proud to be an official partner of this year’s Women in Communications in-person conference on Thursday 28 April.  The annual conference will explore the role of women in communications and offer practical advice and coaching on how to develop your career and leadership capabilities from a lineup of expert speakers on topics including: The barriers currently facing female leaders (and future leaders) in communications and hear how to overcome them  How gender plays a role in both organisational and personal advancement How successful women negotiate for what they need to…

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PRCA Climate Misinformation Strategy Group responds to latest IPCC report

Stuart Mitchell

PRCA Climate Misinformation Strategy Group Chair John Brown FPRCA has issued the following statement in response to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. “The latest report from The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes it clear that we have a brief window of time to avoid some of the most catastrophic consequences of climate change. As a PR industry, it’s crucial that we play our part. In particular, it’s more important than ever that we scrutinise and ask the right questions when it comes to clients, claims and…

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Eco Innovation Group Opens New Green Construction Division

Stuart Mitchell

Eco Innovation Group, Inc., an innovative company developing new technologies for green energy solutions, is excited to announce the launch of ECOX Spruce Construction, a Company subsidiary focused on sustainability industry construction projects. Otey-Raudes, the CEO of Eco Innovation Group, said, “We see growing demand for construction, both ecologically oriented renovation, and the optimization of existing facilities. Ecologically-oriented renovation and construction are in the spirit of ECOX’s green corporate mission. Well-funded large corporations are now deploying healthy green and sustainability technology budgets, and we believe this presents a promising growth…

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