How Differently IR Pros in Public Companies and Non-Public Companies View Ethical Dilemmas

How Differently IR Pros in Public Companies and Non-Public Companies View Ethical Dilemmas

In my recent article on ethics, I raised a question, “How often do IR professionals find themselves in an ethical dilemma?” A few Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Fellows shed light on how investor relations (IR) professionals in public companies view ethical issues.

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Why Learning to Become a Good Bearer of Bad News Can Help Investor Relations Professionals?

Why Learning to Become a Good Bearer of Bad News Can Help Investor Relations Professionals?

Everyone loves good news. No one expects bad news, and much less giving negative news. Psychological studies point out that it’s even more difficult and uncomfortable for news-givers to deliver bad news. Nonetheless, investor relations (IR) professionals sometimes have no choice but become the bearer of bad news.

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Code of Ethics: How Do Investor Relations Professionals “Walk the Talk”?

Code of Ethics: How Do Investor Relations Professionals “Walk the Talk”?

Investor relations (IR) is rife with potential ethical issues. But how often do IR professionals find themselves in an ethical dilemma? On the surface, the answer may be dependent on the industry and the business, whether it’s a public or a private firm, and the size of the company, to name a few.

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