| Only 13.6% of U.S. adults are categorized as vaccine hesitant, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention figures, but a Kaiser Family Foundation study estimates that unvaccinated Americans accounted for $13.8 billion in "preventable" COVID-19 hospitalizations over a six-month period in 2021. As insurance companies begin passing along more costs to unvaccinated patients, should employers do the same? Also, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts this weekend. Have supports in place for employees. Find these insights and more in this week's Top Reads. 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 
SoFi At Work's "The Future of Workplace Financial Well-being" report examines perspectives on financial well-being, literacy and benefits. The survey, through a partnership with research firm Workplace Intelligence, received responses from 800 human resources leaders and 800 full-time employees. Survey respondents were asked about 20 benefits, and employees identified those they are most interested in seeing added, improved or expanded.
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 Workplace Wellness Conference August 16-17, 2022 - Chicago, IL How Data Can Improve Well-being Programs and Reduce Costs
On Demand - In partnership with Virgin Pulse The Virtual Cultural Dilemma: Are Your Managers Ready to Shape & Reshape Culture in a Hybrid World?
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