| “When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge,” the American beat poet Tuli Kupferberg said. That wisdom applies well in workplace wellness, even when change is difficult. Read on for stories of insight and inspiration in managing change.—The Ragan Team TOP READS A company that trains teachers faced a major pivot after schools closed last year. Curriculum Associates’ workforce was accustomed to going into schools. When that suddenly stopped, the need for wellness programs soared. One photo is worth a thousand words: a short look at pandemic-era connectedness and engagement. We asked readers to send in photos that defined their lives during the pandemic. Here are a few of our favorites. A tech giant radically rethinks the workplace. The cloud computing company VMware is rolling out a revolutionary reimagining of its workplaces. VMware SVP of Human Resources Rich Lang describes the company’s plans in this video report. Curating the week in wellness, January 26th-29th: How Biden’s administration will affect the workplace, DE&I predictions, and more. The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being.. More articles. Visit our website for additional trend stories, research, case studies and more. RESEARCH 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. STAT OF THE WEEK
A report from PWC underscores the need for financial wellness by showing that most workers will seek guidance for major decisions. We're tracking the transformation of workplace wellness. Help us by taking this brief survey—by Friday. Share how wellness is changing at your organization. We'll keep all responses confidential, and you'll get an exclusive executive summary—and a chance to win an Amazon gift card. 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. | 