| In the “Understanding the DEI landscape” survey from Culture Amp, 85% of HR and DE&I practitioners agree their organizations are building a diverse and inclusive culture, yet only 34% of respondents say they have sufficient resources to support this work. We identify five of the most effective DE&I strategies and tactics to consider based on employee feedback data. And don't miss this week's roundup of technology tools. Find these insights and more in this week's Top Reads. Be well! – Kacey Larsen, Workplace Wellness Insider Editor TOP READS 5 data-backed DE&I initiatives that work. Employee wellness tech: AI message monitoring, personalized soundscapes, at-home biometric screening and more. Survey reports rising demand for pet-friendly workplaces. See how your intranet software stacks up. How mindfulness and meditation can exclude people with disabilities — and how to change it. 5 secrets for successful remote work. Consider offering education assistance to attract millennial and Gen Z workers. The case for updating bereavement leave policies. More articles. Visit our website for additional trend stories, research, case studies and more. STAT OF THE WEEK
Skynova surveyed 808 employees and 250 employers located in the U.S. about flexible work schedules. Half of employers who currently offer flexible schedules (81% of those surveyed) believe doing so helps them retain employees, but 90% of employee respondents agree flexible schedules are a retention tool. The survey finds that a segment of employees even rate flexible schedules as more important than salary, pay raises and paid time off. 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
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