| President Lincoln said, “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.” That timely quote applies to wellness pros as they move forward with many new policies this year, including COVID-19 vaccinations. Here's the latest workplace wellness trends, research and case studies. —The Ragan Team TOP READS Survey: Majority of employees support mandatory vaccination as a condition for returning to work. But the research also suggests strong pushback by some. Businesses face a tough call on whether to make shots mandatory for employees. Employee well-being trends for 2021 point to a safer, stronger workplace. Ragan’s CEO shares top predictions and priorities for leaders to consider in the new year. How one global manufacturer calibrates its wellness programs for a far-flung workforce. Brunswick Corporation’s employees work in 24 countries and in offices, factories and everything in between. Here’s how the wellness team makes sure its programs stay relevant. Curating the week in wellness, January 12th-19th: New wellness program regulations, key takeaways from 2020, and more. Here is the week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being. RESEARCH Report: In the U.K, even after months of crisis, employees still question employers’ commitment to their well-being. Data from 2020 suggests employers have a lot of work to do to convince their workers that they care and are invested in their future. STAT OF THE WEEK
Most Americans, not surprisingly, believe the COVID-19 pandemic is getting worse, according to Pew Research Center. Proud of your internal comms work in 2020? 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, 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. | 