Since the killing of George Floyd and the social uprisings across the United States, Furia Rubel has reaffirmed our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. As a team, we have been listening and learning about how to be better allies. In the spirit of that effort, I recently watched and reflected upon “A Discussion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Public Relations and Beyond.” The program was presented by the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA).

August 2020

2020 marks 100 years since suffragists won women the right to vote. Ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment reads, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”

August 2020

Professional service providers often ask about the importance of social media engagement and how it can benefit their business development efforts. This post covers why content marketing is important for business development, as well as, the strategy and implementation behind it.

August 2020

When Congress created the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Paycheck Protection Program was a cornerstone of the financial relief offered to small business owners. At the time, businesses such as restaurants, hotels, retailers and gyms were forced to furlough or lay off workers in droves.

July 2020

Employees and companies, whether they are big or small, are no strangers to cyberattacks. Cyberattacks happen constantly, and in my case as a cooperative education (co-op) employee, it happened to me in my third week of employment.

July 2020

As anti-racism protests and movements have gained steam over the past few weeks, many supporters are grappling with their next steps. What can we do next to work to create lasting change and make the need for such protests obsolete? For some people, this is a new and maybe somewhat frightening question.

July 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced law firm leaders to pivot into often-uncomfortable territory, presenting unique management, communications, and mental health challenges.

July 2020

As a way to create social change and right injustices, activism has been a part of human culture throughout human history. Indeed, activism has been at the heart of social change for centuries. But when it comes to the world of commerce, how do businesses approach social and activist movements? How should businesses handle activists within their own ranks?

June 2020

What exactly does “ASAP” mean? Ok yes, it means as soon as possible, but in terms of actual time, it means nothing. There’s no specification to this term. That’s according to the Academy of Medical- Surgical Nurses, which discusses definitions of the terms “ASAP,” “now” and “STAT.”

June 2020

Tackling project management during COVID-19, when, oftentimes, no plan has been in place, can seem challenging, but these tips will help your company stay organized and keep forging ahead in a remote work environment.

June 2020