The holiday season always reminds us of the importance of giving–not just within our circle of friends and family, but as good corporate citizens. We were especially excited to learn that a cause Gibraltar Associates (GA) has long supported has just received a high honor.

At some point in our lives, all of us (some more than others) have proclaimed that we are “too busy.” Yet at the end of the day we often feel like we haven’t actually accomplished anything of substance.

Our nation’s military can be a minefield for the best-intentioned individuals, particularly those in public relations trying to communicate to or about veterans without offending or patronizing them. You don’t want to be the person who is accused of exploiting veterans, intentionally or unintentionally, for profit and publicity.

Keep it simple, user-friendly and creative. When it comes to website design, these three tenets can be more challenging to stick to than you might think. It is important to remember that a website doesn’t just display information; it is a communication platform for your brand.

It’s easy to end up buried beneath an avalanche of information, processing thousands of messages while remembering few, which is why we must package messages to break through the chaos of information overload.

Running a successful intern program, while extremely advantageous for a company, can be hard work. Given the recurring nature of the process, it is important to seek shortcuts and efficiencies wherever you can when operating an intern program. Here, in five steps, is a recipe for a great intern program created through trial and error at Gibraltar Associates (GA).

Whether you are applying for your first job or a seasoned professional, there are ongoing steps that must be taken to ensure that your online reputation accurately reflects your personal brand.

While the number of avenues for consuming news media continues to grow, many individuals appear to be losing trust in so-called “traditional” media outlets, especially when looking for credible news.

Employees who are encouraged to have fun, eat properly, exercise and achieve a sustainable work-life balance are happier at work and therefore able to achieve better results on projects.

Adding social media to a company’s communications mix can be a smart business move, and it can closely connect organizations with their key stakeholders – but not without risks.