DAILY SCOOP

Twitter covered in ‘May the 4th’ messages, Uber and airlines to require masks, and COVID-19 boosts news consumption

Also: Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell offer at-home meal kits, J. Crew files for bankruptcy, join our Twitter #RaganChat with special guest from OKCupid, and more.

THE WORKPLACE

4 ways to ruin your productivity, health and relationships while working from home

Remote work can be a blessing and a curse. Avoid these pitfalls at all costs.

COVID-19

How workplaces will be transformed in the wake of COVID-19

Workplace expert shares nearly 20 ways to create a safe space in your office right now for employees, as well as issues to address in the coming months.

CRISIS COMMS ROUNDUP

Return to work plans, HR risks to weigh, crisis lessons from Parenthood, and more

Here’s a roundup of the week’s crisis communication news for communicators.

RAGAN AWARDS

Tell us about your Top Women in HR

Nominate yourself—or your colleagues or clients—for Ragan’s inaugural Top Women in HR Awards. Don’t miss the upcoming May 15 entry deadline.

MEDIA RELATIONS

6 tips for better media relations during COVID-19

Here’s how you can turn yourself into a crucial resource for reporters during this global crisis.

DAILY SCOOP

Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers strike, Disney offers branded face masks, and Deloitte shares crisis recovery tips

Also: Communicators shine in an ROI musical, Reddit puts the brakes on group chat feature, join our Twitter #RaganChat with special guest from OKCupid, and more.

COVID-19

How to engage employees with empathy around COVID-19

Every organization must be ready to demonstrate how it is taking care of its workers during this crisis. Here are some ways to ensure your reputation remains untarnished.

PR INDUSTRY

9 tips for starting your freelance practice

As many reconsider their career options during the current job market, hanging out your own shingle might be a worthwhile risk. Here are some important considerations.

INFOGRAPHICS

Infographic: Tips for mask creation and use during COVID-19

Many organizations are facing a return to work scenario where masks will be essential. Here are some guidelines to consider sharing with your stakeholders.

PR DAILY AWARDS

Late deadline: Nonprofit PR Awards

Share your influential nonprofit communications work by this Thursday, April 30, at 11:59 p.m. Central time. Don’t miss your chance to earn recognition.

MARKETING

How Moe’s Southwest Grill is engaging audiences during COVID-19

The restaurant chain had to tailor its messages as stores closed up during the pandemic. Consider its adaptive tactics for engaging franchisees, employees, customers and more.

DAILY SCOOP

Starbucks’ plan for ‘new normal,’ Layoffs at Boeing, Lyft and Norwegian Cruise Line, and SEO tips during COVID-19

Also: Costco and JetBlue require masks, Salesforce cancels in-person Dreamforce, how you can lean on nostalgia during the pandemic, and more.

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

Crisis communication takeaways from Andrew Cuomo

New York’s governor has earned plaudits for his leadership amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mine these lessons for your own public speaking forays.