Author: Stuart Mitchell

Bias starts with a name, says People Like Us in campaign highlighting ethnicity pay gap

Stuart Mitchell

Does what you’re called actually matter? Yes, says a powerful new campaign for workplace equality champions People Like Us, spotlighting the stark inequities in pay, workplace treatment, and job prospects linked to ethnically diverse names. Created by independent creative studio Worth Your While, #NameTheBias exposes how hidden “name bias” in UK hiring practices impacts ethnic minorities’ earning potential before they even set foot in an interview, and is pushing for urgent government action on ethnicity pay gap reporting. Launched on Ethnicity Pay Gap Day (8 January 2025) – alongside a…

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Failure to agree a plastics treaty could lead to a human health crisis

Stuart Mitchell

The warning was made in an article published by the British Medical Journal by leading plastic pollution researchers from the Revolution Plastics Institute at the University of Portsmouth.   Professor Steve Fletcher and Dr Cressida Bowyer were both at what was expected to be the final round of plastics treaty negotiations in Busan in December, which concluded without an agreement, pushing discussions into 2025.  With the world’s annual plastic production at 400 million tonnes and projected to double by 2040, the article stresses the crucial role that healthcare professionals now have.…

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Football legends kick off new charitable role

Stuart Mitchell

TWO of Scotland’s most recognisable football figures have been appointed as ambassadors for one of Scotland’s leading disability charities. Former football star and SFA Chief Executive, Gordon Smith, and ex-Rangers and Motherwell midfielder and Derby County manager, Billy Davies, will use their influence to champion Capability Scotland’s work across Scotland. Both ambassadors will play a key role in vital fundraising campaigns, aimed at raising funds to provide life-changing support for disabled people and their families. Speaking about his appointment, Gordon Smith said: “Capability Scotland is a charity I have admired…

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PRCA appoints Sarah Waddington as CEO

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA has appointed Sarah Waddington CBE as CEO in an interim role until June 2025. Waddington is a professional advisor and non-executive director with Wadds Inc., co-founder and director of Socially Mobile and a former president of the CIPR. She has been a member of the PRCA Board since September 2023 and has been providing interim leadership support for the organisation since 1 November 2024. James Hewes has resigned as CEO of the PRCA and has left the organisation. Ray Eglington, chair of the PRCA, said: “Sarah has played…

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IPA announces 2025 New Year Honours

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA is celebrating seven advertising industry greats for their outstanding service and for raising the reputation of adland at large. They will be bestowed an IPA Fellowship (FIPA) or Honorary Fellowship (Hon. FIPA) at the IPA President’s Reception on Thursday 9 January. Receiving a Fellowship: Chris Byron, Chief Commercial Officer, Omnicom Media Group Annie Gallimore, Managing Director, TBWA London Josh Krichefski, CEO, GroupM EMEA and IPA President Receiving an Honorary Fellowship (for individuals not with an IPA member agency): Belinda Beeftink, former Research Director, IPA Matt Hill, Director of Insight…

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