Making sense of DEI: The construction of diversity, equity, and inclusion at public relations agencies in the United States
International Communication Association (ICA) Conference, May 26-30, 2022, Paris, France
Abstract: This in-depth interview study captures the perspectives of DEI professionals at public relations (PR) agencies and their evolving understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), focusing on the relationship between the organization and its employees and clients, and discusses factors, environments, and relations that influence DEI efforts. This study is an attempt to shed light on the dynamics that DEI practitioners at PR agencies navigate in their efforts to retain employees with marginalized social identities.
The integrated role of adaptive leadership, sense of empathy, and communication transparency: A novel approach to trust building in public relations
Juan Meng, Pan, P., & Michael A. Cacciatore (2023). “The integrated role of adaptive leadership, sense of empathy, and communication transparency: A novel approach to trust building in public relations.” […]
Examining the characteristics and virtues associated with servant leadership in public relations
Neill, M.S. & Juan Meng (accepted, 2023). “Examining the characteristics and virtues associated with servant leadership in public relations.” Public Relations Inquiry, forthcoming. Abstract: Are servant leadership and ethics of […]
