The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being.
Research
Data-backed strategies to boost employee happiness
New research provides tantalizing clues toward unlocking this elusive, yet essential, barometer of progress and productivity.
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.
Curating the week in wellness February 23th–26th 2021: Hope amid a grim milestone; NASA embraces wellness; and more
The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being.
Survey: Uncertainty is widespread and skepticism high around return to work and COVID vaccine
Fresh research reveals that nearly 20% of U.S. workers are unsure about taking vaccine, and that there’s a troubling gender gap on return-to-workplace plans.
Here’s what workers are thinking, and what they need from their employers, a year into the pandemic
Surveyed workers say that they feel more productive and happy when given the ability to work remotely, but many would reject the deal if it came with a lower salary and no other benefits.
Use Nordic concepts to bolster wellness, productivity and engagement amid the ongoing pandemic
Energize your dispersed workforce—and yourself—with fresh ideas and Scandinavian traditions.
Coalition of advocacy groups issues an 8-point worker-safety agenda
More than 100 organizations call for immediate action to reverse Trump-era policies and ensure workplace protection from COVID-19.
Pushing for more meaningful DE&I progress in 2021
McKinsey argues it’s time for a new approach toward building racial equity, but what might that look like? Read on for fresh ideas to turn good intentions into genuine inclusion.
Savings shortfalls among retirees underscore need for financial wellness help
A new report provides a picture of how financial health is connected to longevity on the job.