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The Impact of Mentorship: A Personal Perspective

In 2026, Prospect continues its long standing commitment to supporting and developing talent across the PR and communications industry. M...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog

Be part of the 2026 Prospect Mentoring Scheme

We’re delighted to share that applications to become a mentor or mentee for the 2026 Prospect Mentoring Scheme are now open. Over the pas...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog

Navigating the UK PR & Comms Job Market: What You Need to Know

The PR & Communications industry here in the UK is going through a bit of a turbulent patch right now, but that doesn’t mean there ar...

By Colette Brown. Posted in Blog

What are the benefits of using a recruiter in the PR & Comms Industry?

In the fast-paced world of UK PR and Communications, hiring the right talent or landing the perfect role can be a game-changer. With many...

By Colette Brown. Posted in Blog

The Prospect State of the Industry Review 2024-2025

We’re delighted to launch the 14th edition of Prospect’s State of the Industry Review — our most expansive and tailored edition yet. In p...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog, State of the Industry Review

5 Ways Online Recruitment Is Failing Your Organisation

Online recruitment is often hailed as a convenient, efficient and cost-effective method for expanding teams. However, anyone who has mana...

By Thrive. Posted in Blog

Probationary Periods: Top Tips for Effective management

With new employment legislation being consulted on statutory probationary periods, we look at how you can ensure you have perfected the a...

By Sara Bacon. Posted in Blog

Coaching For Career Success – A Case Study

Julia* was experiencing difficulties with her new CEO. The critical and demotivating work environment they had created left Julia feeling...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog

Mirrors and Echoes: Breaking the Cycle of Creative Monotony

In the fast-paced world of advertising and public relations, creativity isn’t just important – it’s the lifeblood of success. Agenc...

By Editor Last. Posted in Blog

The 5 trends to help you navigate the second half of 2024

We are halfway through 2024! While the past six months may have gone by in a blur, some trends have clearly emerged. Here are five trends...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog

Expanding Horizons: Our New Office in Dubai

We’re very excited to announce the opening of our newest office in Dubai, marking an exciting chapter in our journey as a leading global ...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog

The Prospect State of the Industry Review 2023-2024

How is AI changing the role of a PR/Communications professional? What is impacting people’s happiness in the workplace? How are co...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog, State of the Industry Review

5 simple strategies to build your personal brand

In PR and communications, we work tirelessly to promote businesses, yet sometimes we forget to promote ourselves. It’s partly because ‘pe...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and the Talent Acquisition Process

E,D&I is the ethos that differences in colour, ethnicity, abilities, age, gender, beliefs, socioeconomics, sexual orientation, disabi...

By Sara Bacon. Posted in Blog

Mentoring Partnerships: Mentoring for Success – Part 2

Applications for the 2023/24 Prospect Mentoring Scheme are now open. As we receive applications and match mentors, we are excited to shar...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog

Mentoring Partnerships: Mentoring for Success – Part 1

Applications for the 2023/24 Prospect Mentoring Scheme are now open. As we eagerly await applications, we asked some mentoring duos from ...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog

Applying for an Internship in PR and Comms

We asked someone in our network to share their experience of applying for internships and placements in PR & Comms, no holds barred. ...

By Colette Brown. Posted in Blog

HOW TO LOVE YOUR WORK: 5 learnings as we celebrate Prospect’s 21st Birthday

Last month, we celebrated a huge milestone for Prospect. It has been 21 years since Colette and Emma started the business. Prospect was f...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog

Insights from the Experts: How will AI affect our jobs as Corporate Affairs and Communications practitioners?

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have significantly influenced the way many industries work, and the Communications...

By Amanda Lee. Posted in Blog

Competency, Collaboration and Courage: A Formula for Career Success Fireside Chat with Kiri Sinclair and Emma Dale

Throughout my more than 20-year career, I’ve witnessed first-hand the barriers that many professionals, especially women, face in advanci...

By Emma Dale. Posted in Blog