Organizations, coalitions work to increase diversity in GR
- June 11, 2021 |
- WILLIAM EHART
Public Affairs Council survey reveals steep challenge; group has launched DEI initiative, and GR professionals are taking actionWoodyObservers are not surprised to find a lack of diversity in the government relations profession, such as that documented in a recent survey by the Public Affairs Council. The Council found that the average share of public affairs staff at lobbying organizations who are people of color is just 17% (compared to 40% in the general population).The real question: How many organizations are taking the right steps to address the problem, especially since George Floyd's murder in 2020, versus engaging in tokenism?"I see some people making efforts in… Read More