Life as a female leader in the PR industry
Following on from International Women’s Day last week, four female leaders from across Australia’s PR industry share their experiences of life at the top.
Last week marked International Women’s Day, celebrating the power and value of women globally while recognising what else needs to be done in the fight for gender parity.
While it’s been a progressive year for women with movements like #metoo, more is needed to empower strong female role models.
We asked a number of female leaders what it’s like being a woman in the communications industry in 2018 and their advice for the next generation of female talent.
Lauren Blank, public relations manager, Australia for Tourism New Zealand
Love your dedication for PR, Communication and yes, want to great work like all of you…
Aren’t the majority of leaders in PR, women?What’s the angle here?
@Ah?
…Don’t be a misogynist, chauvinist, sexist, mansplaining pig!
The PR industry is two-thirds female all over the world, but when you look at the boardroom the figures are totally in reverse. Only 1/3 of board directors in PR are women. More flexible working practices and mentoring women will all help to change this. And as the management consultants have already proved gender balance in the boardroom makes businesses more profitable. So let’s make change.
Hi Angela,
Can you share links to studies on what you’ve mentioned?
I’d be very interested to read them.
For your articulate clarification. As opposed to @anonymous whose roots are showing badly.