Learn about Positive Intelligence and how to use a mindful approach to manage stress and overwhelm, leading to better work/life integration. About this event After more than two years of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are feeling stress […]
Job postings often list “membership with [insert professional membership organization here] considered an asset”. But what does it mean to have an employee participate in a professional communications organization, and why should employers care? When we think about professional membership, […]
Friends who get it. Advice. Leadership opportunities. Accolades. Advocating for the public good. Expanding your network. You sought CPRS Edmonton out for a reason. I’ve been a CPRS member for more than a decade, but I believe paying an annual […]
WestJet resumes flying to Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, April 30, but you don’t have to wait until then to get a taste of Ireland! Please join us on Tuesday, March 15 from 5-6:30 p.m. for Irish You Were Here, a […]
With this month’s focus on ethics in communications and public relations, we’ve rounded up a few articles that tackle this topic head-on, and offer great perspectives. Forbes dives into how to Champion Truth and Transparency over Embellishments in PR. The […]
Your name, APR. Looks good, right? Do you have more than five years of professional experience and feel ready for a challenge? Hear from local practitioners who are Accredited in Public Relations (APR) about how to apply, what to expect […]
Everyone thinks they know ethics, or how to handle an ethical situation… until they are confronted by an unexpected ethical dilemma.
And every seasoned PR pro will tell you that – sooner or later – you will be confronted with a difficult ethical situation.
How do you get your spidey sense focused on identifying and overcoming difficult ethical situations?
by Jacqueline Biollo, MBA, ICD.D I wasn’t looking for a mentor, per se, but my professional journey is paved from inspiration and confidence building opportunities that changed how I perceive the world around me, and how the values of leadership, […]
Network with your fellow communicators and learn how to make some fun and festive holiday drinks – with and without alcohol – courtesy of our friends at Rig Hand Distillery in Nisku. You can even order a kit from them and make your drink right along with them (message us at programming@cprsedmonton.ca for details if you’re interested)!
It’s something I asked myself repeatedly five years ago, when considering whether it was the time to complete the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) process. Had I been working in public relations for a few years? Yes. Had I been taking on progressively complex project work? Yes. Did both my work and home situation allow the time needed to prepare and study? (mostly) Yes.