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From valuation to profitability: internal comms priorities for fintechs in these times of change
May 19, 2023
It’s no secret that a gear shift has been felt in the fintech industry. Valuation was once a sign of success and unicorn status was a much sought-after title. However, as we continue to see reduced valuations and funding amidst a tough economic landscape, profitability is fast becoming the holy grail. The team at Money20/20 recently looked into this move away from focusing on valuation in its latest report, ‘Welcome to the age of Centaurs’...
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FleishmanHillard achieves EY National Equality Standard re-accreditation
May 11, 2023
In 2020, FleishmanHillard became the first PR agency in the country to achieve the EY National Equality Standard (NES) accreditation, and today are pleased to announce re-accreditation by EY after a rigorous assessment process. The EY NES – developed in collaboration with the UK Government and CBI – stands for a period of three years and is the UK’s leading DE&I standard. Receiving the accreditation is a recognition of the commitment FleishmanHillard has made to...
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Gen Z and Body Image: Four Things All Brands Should Consider
May 10, 2023
We live in a hyper visual world. Fuelled by the likes of Instagram and TikTok, it’s hard to escape the constant stream of messaging that in one moment tells us to embrace our curves, celebrate cellulite, and show off our acne scars, and in the next moment makes us feel ashamed that we don’t look like supermodels in athleisure wear. The tension between realism and idealism when it comes the depiction of healthy bodies online...
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AI advancements set to bring seismic shifts in how we access healthcare
May 5, 2023
Recent breakthroughs in AI and the anticipated speed at which businesses and industry are expected to transform will likely bring seismic shifts to the Healthtech landscape – from the way that people access healthcare to how we utilize data and begin to develop new systems and tools. There is a whirlwind of innovation ahead and, as more businesses plug themselves in, the speed of transformation in the sector is likely to shift current challenges in...
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FleishmanHillard UK has signed Working with Cancer Pledge
April 13, 2023
We’re very pleased to announce we have signed the Working with Cancer Pledge The Pledge was established as a way to abolish the stigma and insecurity that exists for people with cancer in the workplace. It asks organisations to provide a more open, supportive and recovery-forward culture at work for all employees with cancer. Christine Lydon, Director (Healthcare) and Chair of Disability ERG, commented, “Speaking from experience, navigating work after a cancer diagnosis can be...
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INTRODUCING ‘THE YOUTH KALEIDOSCOPE’
April 12, 2023
FleishmanHillard’s global Culture Unit has released its latest report, ‘The Youth Kaleidoscope’ which sees Gen Alpha and Gen Z shapeshifting their quest for balance in today’s tumultuous conditions. The report’s findings show how the next generation are carving out their own paths, uncovering young people’s complex relationships with the digital age they inhabit, alongside the pressures and anxieties that are informing their mental health across three themes: Mind - Analyzing the landscape and challenges young...
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Britain’s Changing Position in Global Trade: As the UK chases growth, it must answer calls from business to improve international trade
March 31, 2023
Earlier this month, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced his Spring Budget, with an ambition to get people into employment and boost economic growth. But despite being a perfect vehicle for both objectives, trade received few mentions. For several years, the UK Government has asserted that Brexit, channelled through new free trade agreements, would boost trade. At the least, the market would naturally rebalance; trade lost with the UK’s closest partners in...
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FleishmanHillard’s latest research report on trade shows the EU remains the most important international market for UK business
March 29, 2023
UK BUSINESS LEADERS: UK TRADE WITH THE EU AND WORLD STILL HAMPERED BY POST-BREXIT DISRUPTION, SEEN AS TOP ISSUE TO SOLVE FleishmanHillard Research Shows the EU Remains the Most Important Market for Trade, but is Affected by Issues at the Border and Across Supply Chains 73% of Business Leaders see Correlation Between International Trade, Business Performance and Corporate Reputation The global environment for trade has been through a difficult few years, with the impacts...
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Education, Employment, Everywhere: Analysis of Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023
March 15, 2023
The Economic Picture Today, Jeremy Hunt became only the second of the past five chancellors to hold the famous red box outside Number 11, with three of his predecessors not having lasted long enough in the job to be able to hold an official Budget. Going into this Budget there were concerns regarding the size of the workforce, which had not recovered from the pandemic, as well as post-Brexit trade barriers and sensitivity to interest...
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Women’s Sports: why brands should act now
March 8, 2023
Women’s Sports; a buzzword of the moment. In the world of sports partnerships, you can’t move for Women’s Sports topping trends and predictions for growth lists in 2023. That’s not surprising when we look at the women’s sports calendar this year, from the Women’s Six Nations kicking off at the end of the month to the Ashes in June. We have the Tour de France Femme in July, the Netball World Cup in South Africa...