Day: 20 November 2022

ILO Director-General calls for social protection and minimum wages to respond to cost-of-living crisis

Stuart Mitchell

In statements to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, ILO calls for a crisis response that reduces inequalities and promotes sustainability, through universal social protection, adequate wage increases, greater support for vulnerable economies and respect for labour rights. Preventing scarring and protecting the most vulnerable by increasing minimum wages and guaranteeing social protection benefits should be among the priority responses to the current economic and social crisis, the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, told delegates at the 2022 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary…

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CIPR 2022 PRide Awards winners revealed

Stuart Mitchell

Nearly 300 Gold and Silver Awards were won at this year’s CIPR regional PRide Awards. PR practitioners from across the country joined presenters Viv Groskop and Jonny Dymond as they hosted nine ceremonies over three days to celebrate the industry’s outstanding work across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and six English regions. There were multiple awards won across the regions for agencies including in Wales where Equinox (seven awards), Golley Slater (six), and Jamjar (six) were the big winners. Brand agency, Smarts, picked up an incredible eight awards for their work across Scotland and Northern…

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PRCA signs Pregnancy Loss Pledge

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has urged organisations to support staff through the distress of miscarriage after it signed the Miscarriage Association’s Pregnancy Loss Pledge. The pledge – announced during Baby Loss Awareness Week – requires employers to implement policies that support staff who face the trauma of baby loss. The PRCA has called on members and the broader industry to support the pledge, which includes; Creating an environment where people can share their pregnancy loss without discrimination Implementing policies around pregnancy-related leave, ensuring staff take the time…

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LXA/IPA guide sets out five pillars of MarTech and marketing operations

Stuart Mitchell

A new guide by LXA, commissioned by the IPA and delivered at the flagship cross-industry IPA EffWorks Global 2022 Conference has set out the Five Pillars of MarTech and Marketing Operations vital to the success of marketing campaigns. These Pillars cover the complete process of martech strategy from initial planning to selection tech, the processes needed to manage martech, and the skills required within the business. All of which, the report counsels, should be underpinned by marketing’s involvement at every stage, with a clear message that marketers now need to…

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Rossy de Palma named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

Stuart Mitchell

Known for her combativeness, generosity and commitment to equality, Rossy de Palma will contribute to disseminating and promoting UNESCO’s values and actions in favour of cultural diversity. In line with the roadmap the Director-General entrusted to Ms de Palma last month, the newly named Goodwill Ambassador will focus on defending the status of the artist, enhancing indigenous peoples’ cultures and promoting gender equality in the cultural sector. A complete and committed artist Actor, model, singer and visual artist, Rossy de Palma made a name for herself through her roles in…

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