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What are the benefits of transferring to another global office of my agency?

A PR professional is more or less always in motion, but the opportunity for that to extend beyond the boundaries of an office or cubicle can be priceless.
 

How can new parents advocate for themselves to facilitate a successful transition back into the workplace?

With new and often overwhelming responsibilities, the need to shift priorities and redefine personal balance can make the transition into working parenthood really difficult.
 

Should I alter my online persona (i.e., Facebook, Twitter) to be more conservative during a job search?

By now, everyone knows that you can no longer hide on the Internet.
 

Careers Content

PR pros must continue to advocate for their proverbial seat at the table

At a recent industry event, I had the opportunity to discuss the state of integrated marketing with an advertising agency executive.
 

The need for quick adaptation is a lesson long since learned

If there's one thing that links all PR pros today, it's the almost daily news that journalists we've worked with for so long have lost their jobs or their publications have closed.
 

Five ways to improve the hiring process for PR professionals

All too often, as a recruiter, I've been witness to the (mis)management of the hiring process.
 

Tips for communicating to employees during a disaster

As fears of an imminent global flu pandemic begin to subside, now is the time for corporate communicators to reflect and ask key questions: Were we prepared? Did we communicate effectively with our employees?
 

Essential skills in a difficult economy

These tough economic times have had a dramatic impact on many facets of the business world.
 

Newsflash: Our future is about talent

I recently had the privilege to be invited by the Council of PR Firms to join some colleagues in a teleconference/webinar about the strategies agencies can employ to do well in this difficult economy.
 

People Moves

David All taps Irons

WASHINGTON: The David All Group hired Todd Irons as a VP, starting March 15.
 

Burson taps Ballard

NEW YORK: Burson-Marsteller hired Nathan Ballard as an MD in the firm's San Francisco office, effective April 1.
 

Elasticity hires two

ST. LOUIS: Elasticity hired Christine Ryder as director of conversation development and Andy Barnett as director of digital strategy.
 

MedThink hires Szumera

RALEIGH, NC: MedThink Communications tapped Michael Szumera as VP and PR practice lead in December.
 

Burson-Marsteller hires HealthStar's Ellison

NEW YORK: Burson-Marsteller named Helene Ellison global chair of the agency's healthcare practice. Ellison, most recently president and CEO of HealthStar PR, a healthcare firm she founded in 2003, started March 16.
 

ATA names Harris PR and marketing manager

ALEXANDRIA, VA: The American Translators Association (ATA) hired Jeanene Harris as its PR and marketing manager.
 

Virgin Atlantic Airways names Dawson director of corporate comms

CRAWLEY, UK: Virgin Atlantic Airways hired Greg Dawson as director of corporate communications, effective June 7.
 

Octagon Entertainment hires John Ferriter as MD

LOS ANGELES: Octagon hired John Ferriter as MD of Octagon Entertainment, part of the agency's athletes and personalities division.
 

Doyle Kelly joins Advanced Technology Investment Company

ABU DHABI: The Advanced Technology Investment Company hired Laurie Doyle Kelly as an associate director.
 

Sears taps Daniel Honigman for social media

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL: Sears Home Electronics hired Daniel Honigman as social media manager.
 



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