One of the key findings within Ragan's 2022 Communications Benchmark Report, which received responses from nearly 1,000 communicators across industries, is that 67% of respondents' organizations increased employee well-being support. Learn what those supports all entailed in our reporting. Plus, consider the benefits of nature on wellness on Earth Day and beyond. Find these insights and more in this week's Top Reads. Be well! – Kacey Larsen, Workplace Wellness Insider Editor TOP READS These are the wellness benefits employees value most, Ragan survey says. A PR firm offered to relocate employees over Texas’ abortion law. 3 ways to encourage your employees to get outside — for Earth Day and beyond. Employee wellness tech: personalized stipend software, health monitoring via new wearable and more. Showing ROI may help garner additional internal comms resources. More articles. Visit our website for additional trend stories, research, case studies and more. STAT OF THE WEEK
The Spring 2022 Future Forum Pulse shows dropping scores across all eight employee experience measures that it tracks due to the implementation of return-to-work policies, though full-time office workers saw the steepest decline in work-life balance. The survey received responses from 10,818 knowledge workers across the U.S., Australia, France, Germany, Japan and the U.K. RESOURCES OF THE WEEK Ragan's Communications Benchmark Executive Summary. The fourth annual report surveyed nearly 1,000 communicators from across a broad spectrum of industries to learn how they are focusing on DE&I, ESG and wellness initiatives as well as the obstacles they face. Read the free executive summary as a taste of the full survey insights. The Role of the Communicator. In the fall of 2021, Ragan Communications partnered with research consultancy HarrisX to conduct the CEO-Communicators Competencies survey. The findings reveal how CEOs and Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) view the other's role and responsibilities plus what they value most in their interactions. The full report shows where these leaders align and differ. UPCOMING Lessons Learned: Best intranet and employee engagement practices April 28, 1-2 p.m. ET - In partnership with Interact The Rise of Employee Engagement in 2022 May 13, 11 a.m.-12p.m. ET - In partnership with Simpplr Workplace Wellness Conference August 16-17, 2022 - Chicago, IL |