| Mae Jemison, the first Black female astronaut, once said, “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” That's a fitting wellness sentiment, especially on this first week of Black History Month. And it's a theme that recurs throughout this issue of Workplace Wellness Insider. Read on.—The Ragan Team TOP READS How communicators and wellness pros can facilitate DE&I breakthroughs in 2021. This is the year we need to go from lip service to substantive action. Experts share how to make genuine progress—and how to become a more inclusive storyteller. OSHA amplifies workplace safety guidelines in bid to prevent COVID spread. The Biden Administration's new measures are viewed favorably by industry groups and advocacy organizations. Is a happy and healthy workforce so much to ask for? Ragan Communications CEO Diane Schwartz explains the rapid rise of a new business imperative, and the outlook for the rest of this year. Curating the week in wellness February 2nd – 5th 2021: Celebrating Black workers, Boosting financial wellness participation, and more. The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being. More articles. Visit our website for additional trend stories, research, case studies and more. RESEARCH Pushing for more meaningful DE&I progress in 2021. McKinsey argues it’s time for a new approach toward building racial equity, but what might that look like? Read on for fresh ideas to turn good intentions into genuine inclusion. STAT OF THE WEEK
Employers often track financial wellness by age, but much less frequently by position and ethnicity, according to a report in January from the Retirement Advisor Council. As organizations pivoted to virtual fitness programs, they found employees eager to participate. Faced with a workplace crisis, innovators created online programs that boost engagement and culture. RESOURCES OF THE WEEK Want to know what really enhances job satisfaction—with data that executives can’t ignore? Check out Ragan's Salary & Workplace Culture Survey, and learn whether your salary structure is within the norm and whether you're doing all you can to foster workplace happiness and optimize the employee experience. Are you ready for your workforce to come back to the office? Communications will be at the heart of any successful effort to reboard your employees in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how to plan for a changed business world. | 