Heather Whaling
How you should think about inclusivity in your holiday calendar
Make sure to acknowledge the wide range of backgrounds employees might have when planning holiday breaks, office parties and more.
Diversity and inclusion
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Report: Sharing your efforts to fight racism a key comms objective
With the data conclusively showing that brands and corporations must take a stand on the issue of systematic inequality and racism, half of consumers say they are unaware of organizations’ efforts.
Ted Kitterman
IPR’s ‘In a Car’ video features Ragan CEO Diane Schwartz
The Institute for PR President Tina McCorkindale and Ragan CEO discuss diversity and inclusion, pivoting during COVID-19 and what’s next for the industry.
Ted Kitterman
When approaching DE&I, lean on your communities
Facebook’s D&I lead shared some of the tactics that are working at the social media company, as well as how to think about long-term progress on this crucial issue for all industries.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
How to measure your DE&I efforts
Avoiding vanity metrics, setting tactical goals and embracing qualitative feedback are key parts of evaluating your organization’s DE&I efforts.
Meghan Madhavan
Why communicators play an essential role in achieving DE&I progress
Pamela Morris from Walgreens Boots Alliance shares her thoughts on how communicators can keep the ball rolling on this essential topic.
Beki Winchel
The Motion Picture Academy touts ‘Best Picture’ inclusion standards, Netflix eyes a return to the office, and Mattel debuts ‘Dia de Muertos’ Barbie
Also: Microsoft Outlook asks for top email hacks, infographics and articles top content formats for marketing agencies, Uber pledges to go entirely electric by 2030, and more.
Ashleigh Artist and Karah Davenport
Simple steps everyone can take to begin engaging the black community
Make it more than a moment—make it a movement.
Brian Pittman
D&I ideas to borrow from Scripps and MetLife
Scripps and MetLife execs share a pledge and checklist to help move your D&I forward.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
How to get ‘majority’ men involved with DE&I
In a report from the Center for Talent Innovation, data suggests that many white men are ready to embrace D&I initiatives if the right messages are deployed.
Beki Winchel
Marks and Spencer to lay off 7,000 employees, 300 Pizza Hut locations to close, and ‘Ellen’ cuts ties with senior producers
Also: How consumers are using social media during COVID-19, a snark-filled out-of-office email from Ryan Reynolds, Disney Channel debuts first LGBTQ character, and more.
Kim Clark
3 steps to start your journey as an ally in communications
Language can reinforce or dismantle status quo. When it comes to racial justice in our organizations, communicators must be ready to lead.
Diane Schwartz
Ragan’s commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion
A look at the steps our organization has taken—and will continue to take—to address racial justice.
Brian Pittman
5 simple ways to eliminate D&I roadblocks
Are you struggling to drive D&I at your organization? Here are five ways to help kickstart a push toward more diversity—starting with yourself.
Beki Winchel
H&M Group apologizes for racial slur, Booking.com to lay off 4,000 employees, and NYT’s digital revenue overcomes print for first time in history
Also: Kraft serves macaroni and cheese for breakfast, Cheetos to add mac ‘n cheese offering, Twitter and Facebook remove Trump tweets for misinformation, and more.
