Jo Gregory, Author at Clare PR

LET’S TRAIN TO GAIN – OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP BRIDGE THE SKILLS GAP

Jo Gregory | 26th March 2018 | Categories: Thought provoking blogs

In a constantly changing industry, driven by updates to legislation and improved methods of construction and building processes, the pressures to stay on top and keep up with production demands are even more apparent. Housebuilder, BerkeleyHomes’ most recent announcement that production can’t rise above existing levels only demonstrates there is a severe problem with supply […]

MODERN ARCHITECTURAL GEMS OF THE NORTH

Jo Gregory | 19th April 2018 | Categories: Thought provoking blogs

As a leading #construction #PRagency based in the north of England, we can’t help but be a little biased about the standard of buildings that have graced our northern cities over the last decade. From libraries and museums through to cultural centres and health facilities, we have a host of highly-acclaimed and award-winning projects that […]

SUPPORT BRENDAN ON HIS AFRICAN COAST TO COAST CHARITY FUNDRAISER

Jo Gregory | 23rd April 2018 | Categories: Thought provoking blogs

As a construction PR agency, we are fortunate to be able to specialise and dedicate ourselves to an industry that will always have a demand for our services. Look across any city skyline and you’ll see we’re a development rich nation, with firms forever competing to design the ‘next big thing’. When the media reflects […]

UNDERGROUND TUNNELS MIGHT JUST BE THE WAY TO DIG THE COUNTRY OUT OF ITS TRANSPORT CRISIS

Jo Gregory | 3rd May 2018 | Categories: Thought provoking blogs

For the most part, I would say the UK’s construction industry has got it right. The country has a suite of elite buildings, the standards to which these projects are highly acclaimed and we are committed to demonstrating sustainable development. Yet, despite pushing the boundaries of design, the country is significantly missing a revolutionary way […]

YOU’VE BUILT YOUR REPUTATION, BUT CAN YOU PROTECT IT?

Jo Gregory | 21st May 2018 | Categories: Thought provoking blogs

Gym membership; ice cream maker; 750-piece socket set….we all invest in things we never use from time to time. But there is one thing that every business should invest in with the hope that they never need to use it and that’s a crisis comms plan. And it’s particularly sound advice for any company involved […]

THE DESIGN OF FUTURE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING

Jo Gregory | 31st May 2018 | Categories: Thought provoking blogs

As Zaha Hadid Architects leader, Patrik Schumacher, sparks controversy with his claims that millennials don’t need living rooms, Clare PR reflects on how housing ‘ideals’ have shifted and will these new trends shake up our housing system amidst a heavily ambitious Government target? The UK is facing its biggest residential housing shortfall on record according […]

HAVING A RUFF DAY? BRINGING YOUR PET TO WORK COULD BE PAWS FOR THOUGHT

Jo Gregory | 21st June 2018 | Categories: Thought provoking blogs

As the nation prepares to take part in #BringYourDogToWorkDay this Friday, here at Clare PR we reflect on the huge rewards that can be reaped from the presence of pets in the workplace. Our furry friends have a lot to answer for. After a hard day at the office, a warm greeting from our dearest […]

AN EDUCATION IN WINNING BUSINESS IN THE PR INDUSTRY

Jo Gregory | 7th July 2018 | Categories: Thought provoking blogs

When we recently learnt that the Open University had opened tender for £17m #marcomms and media accounts, it got us thinking about the landscape of winning business in the PR industry and ultimately, what should companies look out for? The opportunities for #marketing and PR agencies have evolved hugely in the last few decades. In […]

LATE PAYMENT CULTURE: A CHANGE IS GOING TO COME

Jo Gregory | 23rd July 2018 | Categories: Thought provoking blogs

As news breaks that the construction industry is still very much hindered by a late payment culture, here at Clare PR we reflect on the need for honest and reliable payers if businesses sector-wide are to succeed. Just when we thought the demise of #Carillion would be the catalyst to shake up the industry’s payment […]

DON’T RISE TO VIRTUE SIGNALLING TO RAISE YOUR PROFILE

Jo Gregory | 6th August 2018 | Categories: Thought provoking blogs

We all dread those round-robin emails from senior management in the workplace. Headphones permitted only in break times, no eating during work hours, mobile phones, personal calls and internet use prohibited – the list of rules and regulations enforced by companies can go on. But what if you were to receive an email from HR […]