Industry News
17th May 2012
Gender Balance Survey Report published by Hanson Search and CIPR
‘Getting the Balance Right - a study into the impact of maternity leave on the communications industry and its implications for positive change has been published.
The Report was initiated by search and selection consultancy Hanson Search, in association with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), and the survey was designed to provide insights for industry professionals regarding the challenges working mothers face and the issues surrounding maternity leave for their employers.
An independent Task Force geared to helping retain top talent within the comms industry and narrow the ever increasing gender diversity gap among senior women returning from maternity leave is being spear headed by the two organisations.
The comprehensive survey, which interviewed 550 women and men working within communications, revealed:
- 9.4% of employers felt they had serious reservations about hiring women aged between 30-40 years old fearing they would, at some point, fall pregnant
- 62% of employees feeling that they will be discriminated against if they were to become pregnant
- 49.3% of respondents HAVE observed issues or problems among colleagues directly related to their return from maternity leave, such as difficulty with flexible working hours (64.6%), reduction in perceived status (59.9%) and negotiating part-time employment (53.2%)
The survey further suggests women and, in particular, those in senior positions are considering seeking employment elsewhere if this issue is not addressed fairly (48.5%).
Alice Weightman, MD of Hanson Search explained “To help drive positive organisational change, it is critical that momentum continues – not only in helping retain top talent within the workplace but ultimately reducing the gender diversity gap among senior women returning from maternity leave. In doing so, it is imperative that we aim to encourage wider reaching networks and partnerships across like-minded organisations to share experiences/best practices and this will form the context of the Gender Balance Task Force, a central hub/collaborative of key stakeholders which provides a crucial resource/support for both employers and employees alike seeking workable advice and guidance.”
Jane Wilson, CEO of the CIPR said “Both employees and employers must be able to have honest and open conversations about how the requirements of the business can be balanced against the needs of the employee. In a 24/7 world of social media, rolling news and increasing disclosure, this probably matters more to our industry than most other professions. I’m confident that this joint piece of work will help provide a much needed framework for dialogue between employers and returning female employees.”
For further information about joining the Gender Balance Task Force please visit the Hanson Search website and the Report is available to download below.
Getting Balance Right Report May2012.pdf
11th May 2012
Coalition Government Mind Map: Insight Public Affairs
Two years ago today, Gordon Brown departed Downing Street marking the end of the Labour years, as David Cameron’s arrival heralded the dawn of a new era in British politics with the first coalition Government in 70 years. Promising to “govern in the national interest”, the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats set out a coalition agreement the following day in the Downing Street Rose Garden.
The Coalition has certainly been through its fair share of growing pains since those early days in May 2010: a stagnating economy, bitter rows over the AV referendum, tensions surrounding NHS reforms, a clutch of Cabinet resignations, public negotiations in the lead up to the 2012 Budget, and twitchy backbenchers have all taken their toll. But what does the future hold? Has the Coalition run out of steam or will the next three years be as intense as the first two?
In order to help you navigate the Government’s future priorities and the issues that it will face, Insight Public Affairs has mapped out the headline policy drivers spanning: the economy; public service reform; localism; welfare reform; and, the international agenda. In the “mind map”, we provide a comprehensive assessment of the legislative, political and regulatory challenges that the Coalition must address going forwards.
Click here to download the document from the Insight Public Affairs website.
9th May 2012
PLMR's Analysis of the Queen's Speech
The Queen's Speech took place this morning in the House of Lords. The Queen's Speech establishes the Government's priorities, and informs us on what directions the Government will take on many public policy platforms.
Our analysis of the Queen’s Speech will tell you, sector by sector, what to expect in the next 12 months in terms of legislation and policy and how the initiatives in the Speech will impact you.
PLMR is a political lobbying and media relations company with specialist public affairs, PR, monitoring, planning permission and crisis management expertise. We work across the UK in England Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and more widely in the Republic of Ireland, Europe, North America and Australia.
Our company name says what we do. It's very straightforward and is typical of our whole approach.
25th April 2012
Campbell Gentry UK Government & Advisor Chart Download (updated 25 April)
Established in 2003 Campbell Gentry provides professional, fact-based, results-driven public affairs strategies for clients in a wide range of sectors: from financial services, to healthcare, food, energy, property, sport and the voluntary sector.
For more information, please visit our website www.campbellgentry.com.
This chart contains the names of Ministers and their most senior advisers in the current UK government. We update it as changes occur. The latest version was updated on 25 April to reflect the resignation of Adam Smith.
16th April 2012
Statutory Register of Lobbyists Submission by Phil Murphy (Founder & Director, PubAffairs Ltd)
Click the below link to download the personal response from Phil Murphy, Founder & Director of PubAffairs Ltd to the Cabinet Office consultation on a Statutory Register of Lobbyists, submitted on 13 April 2012.
PubAffairs Ltd Statutory Register of Lobbyists Consultation Response 13April2012.pdf
11th April 2012
PubAffairs Netball Team Summer Season
We are a fun loving netball team who play on Tuesday evenings at a venue between Camden and Mornington Crescent tube. The next season starts on the 15th May for 11 weeks and games are between 7.10 and 9.10 pm. We play in the social league so all standards are welcome - many of us haven't played since school.
Due to phenomenal interest, registration for the coming season has now closed.
27th March 2012
Zetter's Political Companion - April 2012 Issue Now Available
Issue 7 of ZPC (April 2012) is now published.
This issue has all of the changes which followed the resignation of Chris Huhne from his post as Secertary of State for Energy and Climate Change. It has also been completely updated to include changes in Select Committees, Cabinet Committees, and All-Party Parliamentary Groups. There have also been extensive changes to the opposition front benches in Holyrood, and in the Welsh Assembly.
You can order a copy or take out a subscription by emailing us at info@zetterspolitical.com.
Alternatively, you can buy either a single copy or a subscription through Amazon here.
7th March 2012
Kevin Bell takes up post as Maitland Political’s Executive Chairman
Financial and Corporate Communications agency, Maitland, has announced the appointment of Kevin Bell as Executive Chairman of Maitland Political with immediate effect. Bell has over 25 years’ experience of working in both public affairs and PR and was previously President of the UK, African and Middle East regions for Fleishman-Hillard.
Kevin Bell said “I am delighted to be joining Maitland Political at such an exciting time on the agency’s growth and a fascinating period in the political landscape. After taking a short break in 2011 I am now very keen to return to the front line.
5th March 2012
CIPR PA Parliamentary Researcher of the Year: Voting Now Open
The CIPR Public Affairs committee has selected a shortlist of four finalists.
Voting is now open for you to decide who should be the winner.
Votes will be held in confidence and undergo a verification process.
The deadline to vote is Friday 23 March. The winner will be announced at the Annual General Meeting of the CIPR Public Affairs group on Tuesday 27 March.
Researcher of the Year Finalists
- Tom Gault (Office of Julian Huppert MP)
- Alastair Gunn (Office of Andrew Stephenson MP)
- John Mead (Office of David Ward MP)
- Mark Wilkins (Parliamentary Resources Unit)
Click here for further information about how to place your vote and to read a summary of each finalist.
23rd February 2012
European Training Institute (ETI) offers intensive, practical courses in Brussels
European Union laws are increasingly affecting the financial services, telecommunications, food, chemicals and energy sectors. Feeling lost in how the EU works and uncertain how to launch effective advocacy campaigns?
The European Training Institute (ETI) offers intensive, practical courses in Brussels with former EU officials, Members of the European Parliament and expert cosultants.
To find out more, visit www.e-t-i.be and check our ebooks, videos and course catalogue.
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