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🚨As we near the end of 2023, it’s critical to anticipate the challenges of the year ahead: the presidential election, continued economic uncertainty, international conflict. Each of these challenges poses a risk to organizations’ DEI initiatives, as DEI comes under political attack – including being banned in some states – budgets are cut, and basic human rights are infringed upon. How can organizations plan ahead in order to maintain strong culture-building initiatives amid the turmoil? Join us on November 16th for a panel discussion covering: 📌How to navigate contentious times within your organization 📌How to reframe DEI to maintain organization-wide buy-in 📌How to ensure financial commitment to culture-building initiatives We’ll also send all registrants a free toolkit for the year ahead including guidance on: 📌Navigating election discussions in the workplace 📌Supporting employees after tragic events 📌Weathering the attack on DEI 📌Mediating difficult conversations You don't want to miss this event. Register today ⬇️ #DEIUnderAttack #PlanAhead #FreeWebinar

Should you invest differently during an election year? Kent Patrick, CRPC® of Bush Wealth Management has the answers: https://lnkd.in/e6zNuyFp

In an election year employees tend to be thinking about politics a little more than usual. It can be hard to balance personal and professional expression, especially with today's state of the world. Here are some suggestions for how to show up. #PoliticsAtWork

It's time to share your feedback on what matters most! AMPLIFY Clearwater is looking for answers regarding your 2025 Legislative Priorities.   Please take the 3-minute survey linked below to share the issues or concerns that are of utmost importance to you and your business.   These insights will help shape the official AMPLIFY Clearwater Top Legislative Priorities agenda — a document we produce annually and utilize year-round to communicate with our elected officials and advocate for our members at all levels of government.   Survey link; https://lnkd.in/exMpTPzS

The heightened focus on politics during an election year puts even higher stakes on businesses to manage their reputation while navigating and making critical business decisions. While there will be much action in and around our nation's Capital, the greatest levels of political and corporate activity may take place outside the Beltway in 2024. Here are 4 recommendations from our communications experts on thoughtfully engaging and managing reputation with external and internal stakeholders. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wYC4Xa Key contacts: Christine DiBartolo, Clare Marshall, Citseko Staples Miller, Alexandra Priola, Aaron Carter #CorporateReputation #ElectionYear 

It's an election year, which means many employees are thinking about politics. It can be hard to balance personal and professional expression, especially with today's state of the world. Here are some suggestions for staying neutral. #PoliticsAtWork

A huge thank you to Erica Pompen, Dana Salloum, Jim Murphy and Jeremy Galbraith for sharing their insights on the critical role communicators can play in navigating this high-stakes global election year and the change it will bring during our webinar with PRWeek this week. And a special thanks to BPI’s Bradley Akubuiro for moderating!  A few key takeaways from their conversation: 💭 Communicators should consider what is global and what is local — and where any overlap is — when approaching any topic or issue. 🎯It is critical to be business and mission focused while finding ways to bring solutions to the table when driving priorities forward with policymakers. 🤝Unified collaboration across a business is the best way to keep your policy priorities clear and ensure any progress made isn’t lost due to any changes in government. If you weren’t able to tune in yesterday, check out the webinar on-demand: https://lnkd.in/e6_dsVa5

It's an election year, which means many employees are thinking about politics. It can be hard to balance personal and professional expression, especially with today's state of the world. Here are some suggestions for staying neutral. #PoliticsAtWork

As we approach the U.S. presidential election, wealth managers and other financial services firms need to adapt and maintain balance in their marketing and communications. At the recent Wealth Solutions Report Marcoms Roundtable, Sean Neary, Co-Head of Financial Services at Edelman Smithfield, shared his recommendations on how financial advisors should refine their marcoms strategies during this crucial phase.   Learn more here: https: //https://lnkd.in/g_zmmu-P #Election2024 #FinancialAdvisors  #FinancialServices #WealthManagement