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Fixing the House of Commons

By James Boyd-Wallis. What’s wrong with Westminster? That was the question the CIPR Public Affairs Group asked Hannah White, author of ‘Held in Contempt’, in a webinar earlier this week. Hannah, the deputy director of the think tank The Institute for Government, provided a timely and perceptive critique of the House of Commons. She […]

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Reflecting on a northern rebellion

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What MBAs Don’t Tell You: Focus On Government

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Enterprise Sustainability Drives Demand for ESG Consulting Services

The value of school governing for comms professionals

By Katy Gandon. Sometimes you get involved in something and it’s only when you look back that you realise the full impact of the choice. When I became a school governor I was keen to support my local school and to use my 20 plus

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How marketing can thrive during the cost of living crisis

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By Jim Connolly. Today, I’m going to share some ideas regarding how to thrive during the cost of living crisis. I’ll focus on just two of the main issues. Plus, I’ll share an amazing opportunity that’s waiting for you. Let’s go! What your prospective customers

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What the Heck is the Metaverse And Should You Care?

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The “metaverse” is a catch-all term that technology companies and the media are using to generate hype about the future. Remember how the word “cyberspace” was used several decades ago to describe the early Web, mainly ...

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Every Word Matters, All The Time

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Every public comment from an organisation can have an impact on reputation – positive or negative. That means being careful about every single word, all the time. If not, you are playing with your reputation. Statements ...

Flexible Working: Why Company Culture Matters

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The main reasons for the Great Resignation are obsolete leadership, fearful middle managers, and a toxic culture that hinders employee engagement. Perhaps that’s why some organisations are still struggling with the consideration and development of a ...