| The journalist Malcolm Gladwell said, "The key to good decision making is not knowledge. It is understanding." May that insight guide us in the days ahead, as a nation and as an industry. This week's issue of Workplace Wellness Insider features insights, trends and advice to help you make great decisions.—The Ragan Team TOP READS Want to increase employee participation in wellness programs? Here are some proven methods. Two companies, Hotwire and Availity, share tips for activating engagement, from tapping the organizational culture to building team camaraderie. A tech giant radically rethinks the workplace. The cloud computing company VMWare is rolling out a revolutionary reimagining of its workplaces. VMWare SVP of Human Resources Rich Lang describes the company’s plans in this video report. Top takeaways from Gallup research on supporting employees’ mental well-being. Here are 5 steps for workforce well-being distilled from surveying 200 global HR leaders. Curating the week in wellness, January 18th-22nd: Biden’s first executive orders, New rules on wellness incentives, and more. Here is 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 Report: Many workers are more hesitant to request PTO during pandemic, just when they need it most. Your workforce is neglecting important time off, leading to mental health problems and employee burnout. Here’s why. STAT OF THE WEEK In a counterintuitive twist, a report finds that many workers are less inclined to take time off during this period of pandemic and economic turmoil. We're tracking the transformation of workplace wellness. Help us by taking this brief survey. Share how wellness is changing at your organization. We'll keep all responses confidential, and you'll get an exclusive executive summary—and a chance to win an Amazon gift card. 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. | 