| In sharing how employers can assist employees with disabilities and who are caregivers, Jessica Tuman, head of environment, social responsibility and governance at Voya Cares Center of Excellence says, “There’s no guidance for this for most employees, so having that support is critical." Employees also are seeking support in having mandatory paid time off policies be enforced by employers. Find these insights and more in this week's Top Reads. Be well! – Kacey Larsen, Workplace Wellness Insider Editor TOP READS 4 ways to support caregivers and employees with disabilities in the workplace. March Madness causes productivity losses, but can be a gain for culture. Employee wellness tech: March 14-18, 2022. 3 approaches to strengthening employee experience. How mandatory PTO policies affect employee happiness. Curating the Week in Wellness, March 14-18, 2022: Include debt management in financial wellness programs, and how to accommodate learning differences. More articles. Visit our website for additional trend stories, research, case studies and more. STAT OF THE WEEK A survey conducted by the Harris poll for Fortune of more than 2,000 U.S. workers examines the perks employees want most. While more than three-quarters of respondents overall would take higher pay over access to unconventional benefits, employee benefits can be a differentiator. Flexible schedule, employer retirement contributions and mental health coverage are the top three benefits employees are evaluating when it comes to new vs. current employers. 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 Employee Communications for Talent Retention March 29, 2022 - Virtual How to Boost Employee Wellness: Move More and Sit Less
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