PRSA Ethics Month: a time of reflection
PRSA Colorado Ethics Month
Teresa Dougherty
August 22, 2022
PRSA Ethics Month: a time of reflection
September means more than just back to school. For PRSA, September is the time we reflect on (even celebrate) ethics in communication. Below is a summary of what’s coming up and what’s available to you as a member of PRSA Colorado.
Programs
- PRSA STORYTELLERS WEBINAR Lilly Ledbetter on Fair Pay Sept. 8 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
- Learn valuable insights about the legal and ethical responsibilities of pay equity and how to advocate for fair pay for yourself and as an ally to others. REGISTER HERE.
- PRSA STORYTELLERS WEBINAR Bots, Misrepresentation and More: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Digital Communication Sept. 27 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
- This webinar will share insight about how public relations professionals can effectively navigate digital communication ethics. REGISTER HERE.
- Strategies & Tactics Live Sept. 22 | 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Join us on LinkedIn for a conversation on data ethics with Michele E. Ewing, APR, Fellow PRSA. Live on LINKEDIN.
Guidance
- Position Papers
- Get advice and opinions from PRSA’s Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS) on industry issues, including social media, plagiarism and pay for play.
- ESAs
- As issues arise relating to the practice of communications, BEPS provides guidance within the framework of the Code of Ethics. These guidelines are announced through Ethical Standards Advisories.
Resources
- Stay current on ethics issues through PRSA publication Strategies & Tactics and online by visiting PRSay.
- Test your ethics knowledge through PRSA’s Ethics Quiz.
- If you’re struggling with an ethical dilemma and wish to speak to someone locally, contact Teresa Dougherty, APR, PRSA Colorado ethics officer
