On this episode, hosts Farzana Baduel and Doug Downs, speak with Olivia Fajardo, Director of Research at the Institute for Public Relations, to explore what the latest data really says about employee engagement in PR and communications.

Olivia shares surprising insights from a new study revealing that while communicators report high engagement, they’re also battling burnout, resource gaps, and limited paths to career growth. She unpacks why flexibility and feedback matter more than ever, and how internal communications can no longer be treated as an afterthought.

This episode is for leaders who want to go beyond surface perks and build workplaces where people feel heard, supported, and connected.