Despite having been first signed into law in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson, growing up as a white kid in Richmond, Virginia, I don’t think I was even aware of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) — observed each […]
Q&A with Padilla’s 2021 Class of NEXTerns
As summer draws to a close (where does the time go?), our 2021 class of NEXTerns is about to complete their internships at the agency. The NEXTern program gives college students […]
In the Office or Out: Tips for Making a Hybrid Work Environment Work
It looked like the pandemic was nearly over – at least over enough for companies to consider bringing their employees back to the office. The past several months saw employers […]
Books as Mirrors or Windows – Our Top Reading Recommendations in Honor of National Book Lovers Day
It’s often said that books can act as mirrors or windows. Within their pages, we can see our own lives and stories reflected. Or, we can be transported into a […]
The Workplace Word: 3 Relationships that Drive Employee Engagement
Last month I celebrated 11 years with Padilla. What started out as a summer internship just after graduating college became the place that has shaped my career for over a […]
Are We There Yet? Returning to the Workplace Post-pandemic
Strategies, approaches and implications for communicators. We’ve all been comparing notes on these as we ponder company return-to-workplace plans, which we’ve been thinking about as frequently as we’ve been talking […]
5 Tips for Maximizing the Power of Purpose
Purpose is powerful. More than just another corporate buzz word, research shows that purpose-driven organizations are more profitable, have higher employee engagement metrics, benefit from stronger brand loyalty, and are […]
5 Factors to Consider When Taking a Stand On Social Issues
Never before in our history has corporate America faced such dramatic change. Not only has the pandemic turned the business landscape upside down, but now, corporate leaders find themselves wrestling […]
Courage, Confidence and More: 6 Ways to Advocate for Equality
Last week, as part of Women’s History Month, I participated in AVENIR GLOBAL’s Women in Leadership panel discussion with my colleagues, Tina Shepley of Cherry, Tina Charpentier of Padilla and our fabulous moderator Stephanie Chan of SHIFT Communications, who is a […]
Celebrating Padilla Agency HERstories
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re paying tribute to a few of the founders, leaders and trailblazing women who helped shape the agency that is now Padilla throughout our […]