Author Archives: Kate Perrin
We’re Skipping the Party but Giving the Party Favor
Businesses choose to celebrate milestone anniversaries in many ways — parties, customer giveaways, ad campaigns. For our 25th anniversary this year, PRofessional Solutions, LLC decided to skip the party but give one big party favor: a $2500 donation to the … Continue reading
Martha Boudreau and Pattie Yu to be Inducted into The National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame
The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA-NCC) has announced that Martha Boudreau and Pattie Yu will be inducted into the National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame. Boudreau and Yu will be honored at the 50th anniversary … Continue reading
24 years later a good idea is why we’re still providing PR temps
Time flies. Twenty-five years ago I listened to funny radio ads as I dressed for work each morning. In them, worried accountants, sick at home, heard how great “Bob from Accountemps” was and decided to hurry back to the office. … Continue reading
Making Awards a Rewarding Experience
A wonderful annual dinner last week got me thinking about the nature of awards and how fleeting that recognition can be. Each April this dinner gathers together both past honorees of Washington Women in Public Relations’ PR Woman of the … Continue reading
Three Ways Bees Differ From Employees Explain Why You Need Temps!
Recently a group of business colleagues and I had an amazing experience that had us buzzing – a beekeeping class at Miraval Resort in Arizona. As business owners, it was impossible not to admire the bees’ single-minded pursuit of work … Continue reading
Our First Client Makes Latest Temp a Permanent Employee
Twenty-three years ago Conservation International (CI) was our first client. This week they made the temp we were currently providing them a permanent employee. When we first collaborated PRofessional Solutions, LLC was just getting started and CI was a very young … Continue reading
Communications Professional Societies Source for Continuing Education
You’ve heard it from us before: participation in professional societies can be invaluable to public relations and other communications professionals. Most communicators think the value is all in networking, particularly when they need to connect during a new job search. But … Continue reading
Breakfast and Business – Personal Pleasures that Build Business Networks
People tell me they don’t like networking, but they forget that fun activities are networking, too. I find involvement at my alma mater, which I love, benefits PRofessional Solutions — and PRofessional Solutions benefits fellow alumni. Tomorrow it will be my … Continue reading
What Employers Are Looking For
The comic strip “Dustin”, created by Steve Kelley & Jeff Parker, consistently highlights insights about employment and the job search worth noting. Today’s strip is no exception.
Five Expert Tips on How to be a Star Panelist
A panel is a great opportunity to share your expertise, highlight what you know and establish yourself as a leader in your field. But the audience has registered, paid and given up valuable time to attend and learn something relevant … Continue reading
