| Oprah Winfrey said, "Know what sparks the light in you so that you, in your own way, can illuminate the world." Women have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, but their success is vital to the workplace. In this Women's History Month, we explore the challenges. Read on.—The Ragan Team TOP READS The hard-hit hospitality industry leans on tech solutions to assist employees with mental well-being. Restaurant and hotel industries help frontline workers adapt.  Women’s wellness: The pulse of business. A conversation with Laurie Cooke, CEO of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, and Diane Schwartz, Ragan CEO. Coming on April 21st: The Workplace Wellness Conference. Join us for the only event that puts wellness at the intersection of employee health, morale, benefits, retention, inclusion and ROI. Sound legal guidance on vaccine incentives. A prominent employment lawyer shares expert advice on how employers can mitigate the risk of triggering a viable discrimination claim.  More articles. Visit our website for additional trend stories, research, case studies and more. RESEARCH How to help overcome vaccine hesitancy for Black Americans. With data showing that communities of color are more likely to be skeptical of messages encourage vaccine adoption—despite adverse outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic—here’s how to push back. Helping leaders make employees feel ‘psychologically safe’. A new report from McKinsey offers insights on the specific behaviors from leaders in an organization that make employees feel supported, willing to take risks and grow in their careers. STAT OF THE WEEK 
Retail and food-service workers, who are among the most at risk for COVID-19, are among the least likely to get vaccinated, Morning Consult says. Workplace well-being: A shared role across the organization. The head of workplace safety and well-being at CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, shares tips for the 'big reset."
RESOURCES OF THE WEEK Create A Movement Mindset.To help get employees moving in a healthier direction in 2021, Ergotron has published “Create a Movement Mindset.” The free download offers helpful, practical tips to get workers moving more throughout the day, which can boost productivity, morale and your organization’s bottom line.
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. | 
