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Bloom seeks womens’ views on work-life balance

Responses to consultation will inform future guidance for the industry.

What do PR agency staff really think about their employers?

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Survey of 2,820 employees – part of PRWeek UK’s Best Place to Work Awards, in partnership with Censuswide – reveals all. This article is part of The Knowledge, PRWeek's premium content offer.

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PR industry saw significant pay rises in 2022, research finds

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There was an upturn in PR salaries in 2022, with the average UK comms professional earning 10 per cent more as inflation surged, according to a survey by The Works Search.

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PRWeek Jargon Buster: words to avoid, and alternatives

PRWeek UK spotlights some words that are best to avoided in press releases and other PR copy – and suggests alternatives.

PRWeek UK Best Places to Work Awards 2023: winners revealed

Three agencies tied as the big winners in the PRWeek UK Best Places to Work Awards 2023 with two accolades apiece.

Which PR agencies made The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023?

A handful of PR and comms agencies were named as top-rated employers by The Sunday Times in its latest Best Places to Work Awards.

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Why do women in PR struggle with self-promotion?

We live our lives promoting other people and brands, but why do we find raising our own profile so cringeworthy?

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Stagwell cuts 300 staffers as client spend slows, leading to Q1 revenue decline

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The holding company attributed the decline to comparisons with above average results in 2022 and slowing client spend amid a workforce restructuring.

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Marketing graduate salaries climb 13 per cent in a year

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Average salary at graduate level nears £26,000, according to recruitment company.

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Ignore the 'perk-cession' - PR must keep focus on staff benefits

A 'perk-cession' is under way with companies cutting back on employee benefits as the economic situation bites.