5 Business Lessons from an Unexpected Long Walk
Over the weekend, I set off with our three dogs for a routine walk across the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. It was a largely sunny day, and the fields were lush and welcoming. A
The Office Worker’s Guide to Beating Workplace Stress
Work can be stressful. With multiple tasks to accomplish, it’s easy to neglect your physical and mental well-being. This goes beyond respecting your lunch hour – it’s abo
The True Value of Writers
Historically, freelance writers were paid by the word. It seemed to make sense. You wrote an article that was twice as long as another, you deserved to get paid for it. This is a f
Podcast: Corporate Culture in Financial PR
Corporate culture is an essential aspect of any organization. In this episode of Reputation Matters, intern-turned-associate Johanna Perez interviews Paragon’s summer interns, Jo
8 Internship Lessons, As told by The Office
As my first month of being a Paragon intern comes to a close, I feel as if I have already learned so much. There is a lot more that goes on in the day-to-day public relations world
Learning to respect your hour
While the corporate culture of many organizations has embraced the importance of proper physical and mental care for employees (often over-the-top, looking at you, Google), many 9
How do I explain Brexit to Americans?
On Thursday last week, a narrow majority (52%) of the British electorate voted to leave the European Union. Early signs indicate this choice was every bit as dangerous as ‘Leave
Good Grammar: Does It Even Matter Anymore?
The more I read the news these days, the more I notice that articles are full of errors. I am not referring to the actual reporting or fact-checking, although that is an extremely
What Flavor of News Do You Prefer? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Print and online media share individual and corporate stories with the public. They can influence people’s thoughts and opinions in order to persuade, inform or entertain. Th
Ditch the acronyms!
It’s amazing how much jargon exists in everyday life, as well as business. Acronyms, abbreviations, “in” phrases and industry slang seem to have become badges of honor for so