Closing the Gap: Tackling Ethnicity Pay Disparities

Join us for an online discussion we are hosting in partnership with sister company The Work Crowd and PRCA Next Gen Group on Closing the Gap: Tackling Ethnicity Pay Disparities, within the PR and communications sector.

In this session, our panel of experts renowned for their deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion will delve into the pressing issue of ethnicity pay disparities within the PR and communications sector. 

Throughout the discussion, the panelists will share real-world experiences and offer practical strategies for addressing these disparities head-on. From examining systemic challenges to identifying actionable steps, participants will gain valuable insights on equitable workplaces. 

By joining this webinar, you’ll not only gain valuable insights but also contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding diversity and inclusion in the PR and Comms industry. 

Key Discussions Include: 

• Understanding the Pay Gaps and Causes:
  The specific dynamics of ethnicity pay disparities within the public relations (PR) and communications industry.
• Impacts on Individuals and Society:
  The broader implications of ethnicity pay gaps on individuals, families, and society at large.
• How Companies are Preventing these Disparities:
  Understanding the shift to actionable strategies that companies can implement to address and prevent ethnicity and age pay disparities. 

Short Q&A  

Attendees will have the opportunity to reach out and ask questions on the discussion topics and our speakers’ experiences. 

Facilitator: Inez Brodie, Co-Chair of the PRCA Next Gen Group and Customer Succes Manager at The Work Crowd. 

Meet Our Speakers: 

Effie Kanyua: Founder of We Are Warriors PR and LILA Assistant, the first female founded AI Premium Writing and Content Tool. Previously known for her work at Hearst as Director of PR and Communications where she launched D&I strategies and initiatives across the publishing industry. A focus in her previous experiences also placed upon mentoring Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and female professionals.  

Sheeraz Gulsher: Founder of People Like Us and Braver, a company helping to foster a fairer workplace, supporting navigating workplace barriers, hoping to foster a fairer workplace through equitable pay whatever heritage or industry. 

Barbara Phillips: CEO of The Black Curriculum and Chair of the PRCA Race and Ethnicity Equity Board (REEB) – Empowering all students with a sense of cultural identity through the teaching of Black British History, with an aim to support social cohesion and knowledge development in young people. 

We invite you to be part of this insightful conversation and join us in driving positive change.

Date: May 29, 2024
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm GST
Location: Online via Zoom – Register here