| As we head into the holiday break, most of us already have an eye on the new year, planning the things we'll prioritize in January and beyond. In this issue of Workplace Wellness Insider, we're on the same page as you. Check out our robust lineup, including a new report on EAP trends, tips on ways to mitigate burnout, and predictions for well-being benefits next year. Read on, and get a jump on 2021!—The Ragan Team TOP READS Trend report: EAPs expand rapidly as organizations adapt to new workforce challenges. Broader, more progressive benefits produce higher engagement and better ROI. How to proceed with COVID-19 vaccine messaging. IPR just published a robust gameplan for comms pros eager to help increase inoculations and dispel skepticism among their fellow workers. Take this survey: Charting the transformation of workplace wellness. Lend your perspective to the industry’s future in this Ragan's Workplace Wellness Insider survey. Curating the week in workplace wellness: Crucial wellness trends for 2021, preparing for the vaccine, and more. Here's a roundup of essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being. RESEARCH 5 employee well-being predictions for 2021. Experts from Virgin Pulse share their forecast for the state of workplace wellness as we move into a new year. STAT OF THE WEEK
The costs of employee assistance programs decline as the size of the workforce increases, according to this research. Proud of your internal comms work this year? Send us your case study! We’re compiling the most outstanding employee communications initiatives and campaigns from the past 12 months for an upcoming guidebook, and we want you to be part of it. RESOURCES OF THE 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. | 