How one Black comms pro helped expose a toxic culture—but endured years of anxiety and stress along the way.
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Curating the week in wellness August 23–27, 2021: What vaccine approval means, how to retain millennials, and more
The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being.
Mekky Media Relations uses wellness to reach its 6 core values
This small-but-mighty team participated in an ongoing series of wellness activities through 2020, gaining recognition for its Outstanding Wellness Program (Small Organization) in Ragan’s Workplace Wellness Awards.
Adobe’s high-priority emphasis on inclusion for disabled employees is a DE&I highlight for the company
Strategies for inclusion include innovative training for employees and product-design teams and a seat at the table in corporate decisions.
Curating the week in wellness July 19–July 23, 2021: The downsides of ‘checking in,’ top financial goals for women, and more
The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being.
A comprehensive look at likely changes in communications
We asked communicators in the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report what changes they anticipate will occur over the next three-to-five years. Turns out they were spot on, at least so far.
Report: Employees say they’re not feeling ‘heard’ on wellness concerns
In a new report on the voice of the employee, 75% of workers said they don’t feel understood or listened to on issues like benefits, safety and time-off requests.
Planning and carrying out communications strategies
Comms pros mostly do their planning on a quarterly or monthly basis, leaving room for tweaks and adjustments more frequently, according to the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report.
Communicators report greater access to the C-suite
Comms pros have also gained a seat at the table in strategic decision making, and that the major obstacle to effective leadership communications is no longer access, according to the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report.
Curating the week in wellness June 28–July 2, 2021: Vaccines promise long-term immunity, the myth of office collaboration, and more
The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being.