Archive: October 2000

Chicago magazine names Golin/Harris International one of the 25 “Best Places to Work” in the greater metro area. Of those on the list, G/H, which placed 14th, is the only PR firm named. Among the… Continued

An investor relations function is being added to Text 100 International, a subsidiary of British-based global tech PR firm Text 100 Group plc. The new IR division is managed out of the agency’s North American… Continued

Recruiters long ago discovered the Internet as a fast conduit to candidates to fill entry-level PR jobs, but agencies and corporations alike are now turning to the Web even for their top spots. “At the… Continued

A recent report prepared by the Public Affairs Group/Best Practices in Corporate Communications (PAG/BPCC) lauds 38 corporations as “best in class,” based on excellence in employee relations, corporate philanthropy, cultural diversity and technological innovation -… Continued

Agency employees are fairly content these days. In last month’s Thomas L. Harris survey on agency job satisfaction (PRN, Sept. 18), 40% of respondents said they were “satisfied” and 25% reported being “very satisfied” with… Continued

Measurement benchmarks that prove the effectiveness of PR campaigns have become an expectation in the board room. Job interviews are no different. And yet, six out of 10 candidates show up for meetings with potential… Continued

Ah, the option of going solo. A chance to do the kind of work you prefer, choose clients you like, pet your dog more often, see your kids and have a life. Just don’t forget… Continued

Looking for the lowdown on compensation trends in the public affairs ring? Last month, the Foundation for Public Affairs released its “2000-2001 Corporate Public Affairs Compensation Survey,” including base salaries for corporate PA-types as well… Continued

Childcare isn’t the only family responsibility on the minds of busy workers. By the year 2020, the ratio of individuals over 65 to working-age adults (18-64) will be 27.7 per 100 – a 28.5% increase… Continued

Why are there so many more agency jobs than corporate spots on the market? And why are PR agencies continuing to churn out new practice areas faster than rabbits in spring? Budgeting trends offer a… Continued