| There's a common aphorism that goes, "When everything's a priority, nothing's a priority." That's how many Americans are feeling these days, after nine months of unremitting turmoil. But true well-being depends on staying centered in all aspects of life, and this week's issue of Ragan’s Workplace Wellness Insider is loaded with insights for how you and your organization can keep moving forward, with purpose.—The Ragan Team TOP READS What Pfizer’s vaccine news means for employers. Nationwide availability of a COVID-19 vaccine is still months away, experts warn. Here are the messages you should be sending to employees right now. What to consider when choosing the best wellness app for your organization. Accessibility, flexibility, comprehensive features, powerful analytics and ease of use are all crucial components. Report: Employees like working from home and don't want to go back to an office. 2020 has upended workers’ expectations and how they evaluate companies. A survey illustrates how much things have changed. Curating the week in wellness: Encouraging workers amid turbulent times, hot trends for 2021, and more. Essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being. RESEARCH Tech Turmoil: A report suggests leaders aren’t preparing employees well for new systems rollouts. COVID-19 and WFH have pushed many organizations to adopt new tech and workflows—but employees are less likely to feel confident about the changes. STAT OF THE WEEK
A report from Owl Labs suggests that a staggering number of employees—nearly half the workforce—would be inclined to find another job if they couldn't continue to work from home once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Timeblocking: A work-management strategy for happier employees. The technique, which involves dividing the day into discreet units related to specific tasks, increases the sense of actual accomplishment and reduces stress. RESOURCES OF WEEK Want to know what really enhances job satisfaction—with data that executives can’t ignore? Check out Ragan's Salary & Workplace Culture Survey, 2020 Edition, 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. | 