Most communicators aren’t planning beyond 2020, predict they’ll continue work in a constant state of crisis, and collaborate most with HR, according to a new Ragan survey packed with insights into what’s ahead for the rest of the year.
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With the shelf life for your research data getting shorter and shorter, here are some tactics to make sure your project shows results—even if journalists don’t jump at your pitch.
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New data reaffirms that cash is just a slice in the worker well-being pie.
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Also: Girl Scouts announces a new flavor and online sales for 2021, Amazon scrambles to remove Kamala Harris shirts, social media manager pitfalls, and more.
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.
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.
Also: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris use storytelling to announce partnership, Dr. Pepper announces shortage, Fox News prepares to go international, and more.
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Morale suffers when workers feel left in the dark, neglected or ill-equipped to tackle what lies ahead. Here’s how to keep your team feeling confident and hopeful for the future.
