The message this International Women’s Day was clear: less talk, more action. Now it’s time to hear from you, our members. Kickstart the day with an informative breakfast seminar that not only offers a chance to connect with your peers but also gives you a platform to voice your thoughts on the issues that matter. Together, we’ll listen, learn, and tackle the challenges head-on.

The event will begin with an introduction and overview of the The Missing Women Study by the CIPR, from Sarah Waddington CBE,  which sheds light on the barriers that prevent women from reaching senior roles in public relations. The study reveals a staggering shortfall of 3,910 female practitioners who have either left the industry mid-career or failed to progress to senior positions.

Following the presentation, Sarah Waddington CBE, and members of the WIPR committee will lead a series of roundtable sessions, diving into the five key interventions identified in the report:

• Leadership development and progression programmes
• Work pattern flexibility without career penalties
• Life stage and well-being support
• Cultural and behavioural change initiatives
• Structural and organisational reform

Join us; together, we can make a difference. 

When? 

8th May 8.30-10am  (London)

Where?

Grayling, Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, City of London, London WC2A 1AN

Who?

Sarah Waddington CBE, Interim CEO PRCA, project manager and reviewer of the Missing Women Study

Sarah Waddington CBE, project manager and reviewer Sarah Waddington CBE is a non-executive director advising creative agency management teams on company direction, from start-up and scaleup to sale. She is the UK’s only Chartered director and Chartered PR practitioner, offering a unique mix of governance and communications expertise. She has significant experience in diversity, equity and inclusion and ESG. A pioneer of best practice, Sarah’s CBE was awarded in June 2021 for services to public relations and voluntary sectors. She also holds the CIPR’s Sir Stephen Tallents Medal for exceptional achievement in public relations and the PRCA’s Outstanding Contribution in Digital Award. Sarah has completed the IoD’s Diploma in Company Direction and is a graduate of Oxford Saïd’s Executive Leadership and Cambridge Judge’s Steering Complex Projects programmes. She is an IoD ambassador, a Past President of the CIPR and sits on the management board of the PRCA.