Tag: CIPR

Industry’s Reverse Mentoring Scheme Grows by 50% – Signalling the UK PR Industry’s DEI Resilience

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Taylor Bennett Foundation have launched the fourth cohort of their award-winning Reverse Mentoring Programme, designed to accelerate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) progress across the public relations and communications industry. Now entering its fourth year, the scheme has grown by 50% – a powerful signal that, despite mounting pressure and scrutiny on DEI initiatives, many agencies and in-house teams are reaffirming their commitment to building inclusive cultures. Participating organisations in 2025 include BT, Virgin Money, Freuds, MONY Group, and others. Over…

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CIPR launches updated Internship and Work Placement Toolkit 2025

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has launched its updated Internship and Work Placement Toolkit, providing comprehensive guidance to help PR practitioners and organisations create meaningful, fair, and inclusive work placement experiences that benefit both employers and those entering the profession. The toolkit offers practical advice on the entire internship lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to supervision and career development. It emphasises the importance of fair payment, advocating that all interns should be paid at least the living wage. It also provides detailed guidance on recruiting for and promoting…

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CIPR unveils 2025 Excellence Awards shortlist

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations has announced the shortlist for its 41st Excellence Awards which recognises outstanding achievement in PR and communications practice. 125 organisations and public relations professionals will showcase the impact of their work on business and society across 30 hotly contested categories in the UK’s premier public relations awards ceremony. Read the full shortlist below. Tickets are now available to purchase for the live award ceremony on Wednesday 2 July at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London where the winners will be announced.   The Excellence…

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Episode 19 of CIPR’s Engage Podcast out now; Joining the Board: the opportunity for communications professionals

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published the latest episode of its Engage Podcast, exploring how public relations practitioners can step into boardroom positions and the unique value they bring to organisational leadership at the highest levels. Episode 19 – Joining the Board: the opportunity for communications professionals – examines the pathways to director and non-executive director roles for PR professionals, the distinctive perspective communications experts contribute to board-level decision making, and practical advice for practitioners considering this career progression. Hosted by Ann-Marie Blake FCIPR, Co-Founder of True…

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CIPR publishes first Annual EDI Progress Report

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published its first Annual EDI Progress Report, highlighting its achievements in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across the PR profession in the year since it launched its EDI Strategy. The report covers the period between October 2023 and October 2024 and demonstrates the Institute’s progress across the four key pillars outlined in its EDI strategy: leading practice development, championing lifelong learning, building a resilient community, and advocating for public relations. It showcases the CIPR’s work in expanding its offer of EDI learning…

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