Author: Stuart Mitchell

Achieving gender equality in employment rates would take almost two centuries

Stuart Mitchell

Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set out an ambitious agenda for equality, women still face significant barriers in the economy, according to Women and the economy: 30 years after the Beijing Declaration, a new International Labour Organization (ILO) brief released on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Despite employment gaps between women and men narrowing from 27.1 to 23.1 percentage points since 1991, women’s employment rates remain far below men’s, with only 46.4 per cent of working-age women employed in 2024, compared to 69.5 per…

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New study reveals ‘Missing Women’ crisis in public relations management

Stuart Mitchell

Nearly two-thirds of women working in public relations have experienced gender-based discrimination or harassment, according to a new report exposing the systemic gender barriers in the public relations profession. Published ahead of International Women’s Day, the report explores the gap of nearly 4,000 female practitioners in England and Wales who have left public relations mid-career or failed to advance to senior positions. It finds female practitioners who succeed in senior roles do so despite these barriers, developing “creative workarounds” to sustain careers within public relations practice. Sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Public…

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PRCA announces Polpeo as new crisis communications partner

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has recently announced a new partnership with Polpeo, a global leader in crisis simulation, to help PRCA members build resilience and enhance their crisis response skills. The best way to learn is through experience. Only by going through a crisis can organisations truly identify the breakpoints in their plans and processes—far better to do so in a safe, controlled environment than under public scrutiny. Polpeo’s crisis simulations provide PR professionals with hands-on experience, preparing them to manage real-world crises with confidence. As part…

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Feel the power of unity at the IPA Talent & Diversity Conference 2025

Stuart Mitchell

With new public and political scrutiny of DEI initiatives, the IPA Talent & Diversity Conference returns on Wednesday 30 April to centre talent and diversity conversations around tangible actions we can take to move everyone forward together. The half-day, hybrid conference will see thought leaders and industry experts explore advertising’s place in culture; the state of inclusivity within adland; and how we can move beyond awareness into taking action and to foster truly inclusive and equitable workplaces. What you can expect: IPA Talent Leadership Group Chair, AMV BBDO’s Xavier Rees…

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New Rise Begins Commercial SAF Production and Secures First Order

Stuart Mitchell

XCF Global Capital, Inc., a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”), announced the commencement of commercial production of neat SAF at New Rise Renewables, LLC (“New Rise”). In addition, New Rise has entered into an irrevocable corporate purchase order (“ICPO”) for the sale of over 3 million gallons of neat SAF with an unaffiliated third-party buyer. The first shipments of neat SAF are expected to begin in February 2025. “Reaching commercial production at New Rise is an exciting milestone, reflecting years of dedication, engineering…

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