| "Presumably, anybody working inside an organization that leads people is responsible for the humans, but human resources as a discipline is the only one with the mandate in the title," says Jacqueline Welch, head of HR and wellness at The New York Times. "If we can't translate human experiences into tangible policies and programs, etc., then what are we really?" This quote — from an interview with Welch — is just as thought-provoking when considering it against another Top Read that explores the connection between pay transparency and pay equity. Find both those and other Top Reads below. Be well! – Kacey Larsen, Workplace Wellness Insider Editor TOP READS More articles. Visit our website for additional trend stories, research, case studies and more. STAT OF THE WEEK 
GoodFirms' survey, "Who Can Stop This Unstoppable Great Resignation?" queried employees and human resource managers across the world to learn more about factors causing the resignation trend and more. Employers are demanding flexible work hours, and those unable to accommodate end up having departures.
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 DE&I Summit for Communicators
Feb. 9, 2022 - Virtual Employee Communications and Culture Conference Feb. 16, 2022 - Virtual How to Create Healthier and More Productive Employee Cultures
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