| This Sunday, Oct. 10, is World Mental Health Day, appropriately bearing the slogan: "Mental health care for all." Let’s make it a reality. Now is the time for organizations of all sizes and industry. According to a new study from Voya: “The majority of employed individuals expect their workplace benefits to play a more critical role in their future job selection (68%) and household financial decisions (61%).” That … and much more … in this week’s edition. –The Ragan Team. TOP READS For employee well-being, it all starts with leaders. 5 ways to make an impact beyond World Mental Health Day. Exploring the week's most essential wellness stories. 5 ways employers can support military veterans. More articles. Visit our website for additional trend stories, research, case studies and more. RESEARCH Report: Execs back Biden's vaccination mandates, despite fears of culture and morale damage. 6 tips for more effective wellness comms. STAT OF THE WEEK According to new data from Willis Towers Watson on how employers are planning to reshape employee benefits strategies. Ragan's premier Communications Week event set for Nov. 15-19. RESOURCES OF THE WEEK Best Practices for Inclusive Social Media. Creating social media content that’s sensitive to diversity, equity and inclusion is more than posting images with a mix of racial and gender identities. There are subtleties in how you showcase your organization’s commitment that goes beyond lip service. This exclusive guide from Ragan’s Social Media Leadership Council is packed with real-word examples. 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 Ragan’s Internal Communications, Culture & Wellness Conference
October 13-14, 2021 Ragan's Future of Communications Conference
November 17, 2021 Ragan Webinar: How Data Can Improve Well-Being Programs and Reduce Costs
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