While startups grab headlines, it’s scaleups that are quietly powering growth in the UK economy, generating £1.4 trillion in revenue and employing 3.2 million people.

A new green paper aims to boost growth through a focus on high-performing sectors, regional expertise and opportunity and a supportive policy environment.

A new report makes the case for the elevated role of corporate communications in management.

The European Communication Monitor provides insights for public relations practice on issues such as trust, management and inclusivity - and a signpost to how practitioners should develop future skills.

The impact of AI on public relations is set to be transformative for public relations practice,­­­­ but it will demand updated practitioner capabilities. 

Most managers are promoted without any formal training. The CMI argues that it has a significant impact on business performance. The same arguments could be made for public relations practice.

AI tools can help public relations practitioners work more efficiently and effectively, but the focus on generative AI content overlooks more strategic and disruptive applications.

A new Wadds Inc. management paper for corporate communicators and public relations practitioners highlights the impact of AI and what you should be doing about it.

Agencies should be embracing future and foresight work, not just for themselves but for clients too.

Public relations must influence and drive business change within management.

The delivery of mental health provision is a public relations challenge. Behavioural science offers a potential solution.

The Dasgupta Review is the most important document you will read this year. The future of the natural environment depends on it. An urgent Government response is needed.

What does good management look like in an agency? Here are key performance metrics.

I’ve used the Global Alliance Capability Framework to create a self-assessment tool to guide learning and development.

Practitioners share personal lessons and advice on managing home and work life in a second lockdown.

Organisations need to learn to live with the COVID-19 virus and plan for further waves.

At least one in four people will experience a mental health issue this year. How many people is that in your office or place of work?

The CIPR State of Profession survey suggests that basic skills are more important than ever and that we need to grasp the opportunity for management potential.

The CIPR has made a concerted effort to engage with business this year. Its latest #PRpays campaign seeks out bosses directly.

If you’re not proud of working in public relations it’s probably time to find something else to do.