A new research report published today by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) finds a public relations industry in which BAME practitioners tell of racism, microaggressions and unconscious biases faced, and having to work within an inflexible culture that denies them opportunities and fair progression. The report – ‘Race in PR: BAME lived experiences in the UK PR industry’ (below) – is calling on senior PR business leaders to take these findings seriously and work to change practices and cultures to “unleash talent and create a fair and equal workplace for all”. The research follows the career journey of 17 BAME practitioners and highlights a worrying set…
Read MoreUnequal opportunities, non-inclusive cultures and racist experiences; CIPR publishes new report into lived experiences of BAME practitioners in PR
