| A recent Pew Research Center study looks at the workplace at the almost two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic. A statistic of note: 41% of workers are not exclusively working from home say they are "somewhat satisfied" and 36% are "very satisfied" with the measures their workplace has in place to protect them from COVID-19. As return-to-work starts being part of the conversation for some organizations, it is worth keeping this safety measure satisfaction as well as comfort returning in mind. We are featuring the final article in the Leveling Up Wellness series and more in this week's Top Reads. Be well! – Kacey Larsen, Workplace Wellness Insider Editor TOP READS Interest in home births is on the rise, but does your organization's health insurance cover it? Tech: Feb. 14-18, 2022. Leveling Up Wellness: The role of HR and internal comms as collaborators and advisors. Six steps to create a financial wellness program. Workers say they want voluntary benefits—but often fail to take advantage. Curating the Week in Wellness, Feb. 7-11, 2022: Being parent-friendly can translate to being people-friendly, plus recognition DE&I work needs to occur year-round and more. Partner announcement: Limeade Engage 2022—rebuild and inspire your workforce. More articles. Visit our website for additional trend stories, research, case studies and more. STAT OF THE WEEK
At nearly the two year mark of the pandemic, a Pew Research Center survey reports 59% of U.S. workers say their jobs can mainly be done from home and are working from there all or most of the time. The comfort in returning to an office has increased since last surveyed, but a higher percentage still remain "somewhat" or "very" uncomfortable with the idea. RESOURCES OF THE WEEK 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. Ragan's Top Case Studies in Employee Communications & Culture. The case studies Ragan Communications has compiled in this book run the gamut of communications challenges in the year of the COVID-19 pandemic—from staying in touch via intranet and email in the age of working from home, to championing diversity and empowerment in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and the unrest that followed. You’ll discover how dozens of organizations took on unique challenges and thrived. UPCOMING Beating the Big Quit: Employee Communications for Talent Retention March 29, 2022 - Virtual How to Boost Employee Wellness: Move More and Sit Less
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