The challenge of recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is one that the PR industry is still facing, according to the 2009 PRWeek/Hill & Knowlton Diversity Survey.

While the past few years have seen commitment to the PR industry's diversity problem, the 2008 PRWeek/Hill & Knowlton Diversity Survey shows that much still needs to be done in recruitment and retention.

Erica Iacono moderates this virtual roundtable where PR educators share their perspectives on the diversity issue—and what agencies and corporations can do to improve the situation

The lack of diversity in PR is an issue that has persisted over the years. And while firms and corporations are devoting more resources to expanding their multicultural employee base, there is still much that needs to be done.

The PR industry's battle for diversity needs to be fought at all levels, from the C-suite to the classroom. Tonya Garcia and Randi Schmelzer report on the 2006 PRWeek/Hill & Knowlton Diversity Survey