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The State of the Global Workplace Gallup Posted on June 9, 2026 Background Key Findings Why it Matters Background This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center (OCRC) 💡 Gallup examined employee engagement and emotional wellbeing across the globe. Findings emphasized the important role of managers in workplace performance and change readiness. … Continue reading …

Is AI Governance Keeping Pace with Adoption? Global Alliance Posted on June 9, 2026 Background Key Findings Why it Matters Background This summary is provided by the IPR Digital Media Research Center (DMRC) 💡 Global Alliance examined how communication professionals are adopting and governing AI, finding progress in responsible AI practices but persistent gaps in … Continue reading Is AI Governanc…

Beyond the Rainbow Logo: The People Behind the Corporate Sponsorship of Pride Posted on June 9, 2026 Introduction |  From “market” to “community”| The “whole self” at work | “Voluntold” Labor | References Introduction Every June in the U.S., company websites and corporate logos undergo a colorful transformation. This temporary change in branding invariably leads to accusations … Continue reading …

Burnout is Threatening Workplace Performance Eagle Hill Consulting Posted on June 2, 2026 Background Key Findings Why it Matters Background This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center 💡 Eagle Hill Consulting examined the prevalence and organizational impact of employee burnout among U.S. workers, highlighting implications for performance and retention. 🌎 A … C…

Writing a Communication AI Policy: Three Considerations for PR Pros Posted on June 2, 2026 Introduction |  1) Who should write the AI policies? | 2) What are the legal issues that inform AI policy writing? | 3) How frequently should an AI policy be updated? |  References Introduction As artificial intelligence is ubiquitous in communication … Continue reading Writing a Communication AI Policy: T…

The Employee: The Organization’s Greatest Asset Posted on June 2, 2026 Introduction |Employee Wellbeing | References Introduction I recently had a conversation with up-and-coming scholars who are interested in internal communication and employee engagement. They too are motivated to create more equitable and meaningful workplaces because of their lived experiences. The young Black woman I spoke w…

From Content Factory to Strategic Partner: How Generative AI Will Impact Communication Consultancies Posted on May 20, 2026 Introduction |  Methodology | What Stood Out Most  | Conflict Severity Raises Stakes | What This Means for PR Pros | References Introduction Over the past few years, organizations have increasingly grappled with a difficult but unavoidable question: Should companies and … Co…

Bipartisan Research is Rare, but Far More Influential Dr. Alexander C. Furnas & Dr. Dashun Wang, Northwestern University Posted on May 27, 2026 Background Key Findings Why it Matters Background This summary is provided by the IPR Behavioral Insights Research Center (BIRC) 💡 Dr. Alexander C. Furnas and Dr. Dashun Wang examined how often Democrats … Continue reading Bipartisan Research is Rare, but…

Why Americans Feel Torn About the News Pew Research Center Posted on May 27, 2026 Background Key Findings Why it Matters Background 💡Pew Research Center examined how Americans think about, consume, avoid, and evaluate news. Researchers also explored the tension between people’s belief that staying informed is important for democracy and their growing feelings of … Continue reading Why Americans F…

How is AI Reshaping Trust in the News? BBC and Ipsos Posted on May 20, 2026 Background Key Findings Why it Matters Background 💡BBC and Ipsos examined how audiences use AI assistants to access and summarize news, focusing on trust in AI-generated summaries and who audiences hold responsible for their accuracy. 🌎 A survey of … Continue reading How are AI Assistants Transforming Access to News? →

How is AI Adoption Reshaping Workflows and Business Impact? Thomson Reuters Institute Posted on May 20, 2026 Background Key Findings Why it Matters Background This summary is provided by the IPR Digital Media Research Center 💡 Thomson Reuters Institute examined how AI adoption is accelerating across professional services (including legal, tax & accounting, corporate risk … Continue reading How is…

From Content Factory to Strategic Partner: How Generative AI Will Impact Communication Consultancies Posted on May 20, 2026 Introduction |  Methodology | The Realities of Adoption | Practical Implications | References Introduction Generative AI has rapidly entered everyday work in communication consultancies, yet research on its use remains limited. Existing studies have mainly examined broader c…

The SMART Framework: Responding to Public Outrage Posted on May 13, 2026 Introduction |  The SMART Framework Overview | Conclusion | References Introduction When is public outrage not public outrage? When it’s faked. In today’s hyper-partisan, politically charged, fire hose of information media environment, public outrage (often starting with digital disinformation) can be foisted on an … Continu…

How is Polarization Reshaping Corporate Communication? USC Annenberg Posted on May 13, 2026 Background Key Findings Why it Matters Background 💡USC Annenberg examined how polarization is impacting corporate communication, elevating the role of PR and shifting priorities toward reputation protection, and more selective engagement. 🌎 A global survey of 704 PR professionals was conducted from … Conti…

What Role Should Brands Play in America’s 250th Anniversary? M Booth Posted on May 13, 2026 Background Key Findings Why it Matters Background 💡 M Booth examined how Americans view the role of brands ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, as expectations rise for brands to improve people’s daily lives and engage in cultural moments … Continue reading What Role Should Brands Play in America’s 250…

How Do Americans Encounter News Today? Pew Research Center Posted on May 6, 2026 Background Key Findings Why it Matters Background 💡 Pew Research Center examined how Americans encounter news, highlighting differences between passive exposure and active seeking and how they shape access to timely, in-depth, and understandable information. 🌎 A survey of 3,560 U.S. … Continue reading How Do American…

AI, Trust, and Governance in Organizational Communication Posted on May 6, 2026 Introduction |  Algorithmic Reconstruction | Internal Communication Strategy | Algorithmic Management | Gendered Leadership | Employer Branding | Reframing AI| References Introduction Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming embedded in how organizations communicate. From AI-generated news summaries and automated m…

IPR AND PAGE ANNOUNCE WINNERS OF 2026 CASE STUDY COMPETITION UNIVERSITY OF OREGON STUDENTS WIN FIRST PLACE Posted on May 21, 2026 NEW YORK, NY — The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) and Page have announced the winners of the IPR + Page Case Study Competition, recognizing three University of Oregon students for their analysis of … Continue reading IPR and Page Announce Winners of 2026 Case Stu…

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This is a full-time, fully remote position   The Research Associate oversees research-related properties and assets of IPR, along with providing assistance for the IPR Centers of Excellence. The candidate is expected to deliver professional work, be reliable, organized, professional, a strategic thinker, and detail-oriented. A positive and professional attitude with an ability to be … Continue re…