Isis Simpson-Mersha
How I got here: Megan Shroy of Approach finds strength through adversity
Megan Shroy of Approach shares how she maintains a work-life balance.
COVID-19
Ragan Insider Emma Atkinson
Some employees still want to wear masks. Here’s how to support them
As companies settle into their masking and COVID-19 policies, comms pros are still searching for the best way to communicate mask messaging to their employees.
Kacey Larsen
How an ERG led to a new benefit for Squarespace
The company added a mental health support tool at an ERG’s recommendation — and earned a win in Ragan’s Workplace Wellness Awards.
Kacey Larsen
The costs of vaccine hesitancy
As U.S. insurance providers and hospital networks reckon with the “preventable costs” of vaccine hesitancy, should employers consider doing the same?
Kacey Larsen
Employee wellness tech: Parenting app, expanded COVID testing and more
A roundup for the week of March 21-25, 2022, of technologies focused on monitoring and improving employee health and well-being.
Kacey Larsen
How the pandemic has changed the way workers value work and well-being
The Microsoft Work Trend Index 2022 reports employees’ priorities have shifted, which creates opportunities — and challenges — for organizations.
Kacey Larsen
Mental health issues from severe COVID-19, the state of the gender pay gap and more
Curating the week in wellness March 14-18, 2022.
Kacey Larsen
4 wellness takeaways from President Biden’s State of the Union address
In addition to addressing the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 pandemic, the president centered his remarks on “building a better America.”
Kacey Larsen
Survey: Employee attitudes toward on-site COVID-19 safety requirements vary
A recent WTW survey indicates employees appreciate employers keeping them safe during the pandemic but have mixed feelings on methods when returning to the office.
Ragan Insider Emma Atkinson
3 rules for engaging employees during a crisis
When it comes to managing a difficult transition, being agile, accurate and well-rehearsed can make all the difference.
Kacey Larsen
Does your organization’s health insurance cover home births?
On the rise during the pandemic, home births are especially popular among Black women, but many insurance providers do not seem supportive of the trend.
Kacey Larsen
Survey: Social well-being lags other markers of employee health
The study from athletic apparel retailer Lululemon directly links rising well-being to a return to pre-pandemic activities, including a return to the workplace.
Andy Latkovskis
5 ways to motivate your remote team
Keep consistently communicating, invest in personal and professional growth, and reward good performance.
Kacey Larsen
Take back control with a return-to-office plan
Why employers should formulate and communicate a defined reopening plan based on core values and employee feedback.
Kacey Larsen
Curating the week in wellness Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022
Are increased insurance rates for unvaccinated employees the next fight? Explore Black History Month coverage with the theme of health and wellness.
