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Top industry insights on PR and marketing in the HR world.

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Why is asking to check an article before it gets published a no-no?

And how can you get it right on the first go?

Over the years, we've been asked by HR clients (and their clients) if they can check a piece of coverage before it's published. The answer is undoubtedly no. But why not, when getting a message across is so important? Anyone asking doesn’t want to get bitten by misconstrued words in the media, which is completely understandable. Here's why and our advice for getting chats with a journalist right.

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Kay Phelps Kay Phelps

(PR in) HR Pulse | HR News Round-up: 19th – 25th February 2024

Flexible working: nearly a third (30%) of women working in public services have had their flexible working requests rejected. As a result, more than half (58%) are advocating for an automatic right to flexible working. Also, managers are ignoring RTO mandates to retain employees. And Gen Z is asking ChatGPT for career advice because their managers are too busy.

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Kay Phelps Kay Phelps

New customer? 8 ways to amplify it across the HR sector

Need help getting attention to a new customer?

When your brand gains new customers, it’s the perfect opportunity to highlight your success, turning the already positive news into some great HR media coverage. Here are 8 great tips for making the most of PR for the HR cycle when promoting company activity.

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Kay Phelps Kay Phelps

(PR in) HR Pulse | HR News Round-up: 5th – 11th February 2024

Retention: more than a third (69%) of employees are looking to leave their current employers due to a heavy focus on productivity. Also, is it acceptable to decline an 8am meeting to maintain a good work/life balance? And, the presence of LGBTQ+ leadership is crucial to recruiting Gen Z workers.

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Kay Phelps Kay Phelps

10 tips to getting HR’s attention as a tech company

It can sometimes feel like you’re hitting a brick wall when trying to get the attention of HR. It’s a common problem, but some small changes in your marketing and PR strategy can turn things around - here are ten tips to help.

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Kay Phelps Kay Phelps

(PR in) HR Pulse | HR News Round-up: 22nd – 28th January 2024

Pensions: employees (69%) want their organisations to choose their pension provider. Also, Individuals under 25 can’t afford the cost of being employed. And Gen Z’s are 224% more likely to experience depression, losing 151% more days of productivity per year.

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