Curating the week in wellness June 21–25, 2021: Return-to-work showdowns loom, LGBTQ inclusion efforts, and more
The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being.
How communicators can combat vaccine skepticism
Try these empathetic tactics to tamp down resistance and hesitancy among employees.
Report: How to use your data to guide the return to work
With COVID-19 cases on the decline, leaders who want to bring employees back to the office must know how to use listening and internal data to drive messaging.
Karen Strong shares lessons from a career of service
The retired associate executive director of communications for the Texas Association of School Boards, and a 2021 Hall of Fame inductee, recounts her remarkable story.
Building a stronger brand to withstand the social media haters
The new rules of business branding are becoming clear, and organizations that have found big success should be prepared for a backlash online.
3 ways organizations can help employees transition back to the workplace
How to take a strategic, human-centered approach as employees return to the workplace.
How Heifer International’s digital workplace keeps employees engaged, connected and inspired
The nonprofit’s internal comms leader shares valuable insights into the org’s efforts to celebrate workers’ expertise in a session for Ragan Training.
DE&I and communicating with remote workers are among top comms priorities for the next several years
A comprehensive list in Ragan’s 2021 Communications Benchmark Report reveals an extensive to-do list that includes many items that emerged from the shocks of 2020.
3 tips for more accessible social media
Hannah Burgeois, public outreach officer for Broward MPO shares tips for making sure your social media content speaks to everyone—no exceptions.
Celebrating differences: How race and ethnicity shaped my love of comms
One PR pro offers her own story of growing up with a unique heritage—and what it might look like to celebrate the many backgrounds that are represented in a diverse organization.
Companies observe Juneteenth, how to train your managers, and more
See how to support your LGBTQ staffers, and get your weekly dose of messaging inspiration.
Why great writing starts with tempering your expectations
A strategic mindset adjustment (and a dash of perspective) can make a profound difference on your productivity. Here’s how to strike a healthier balance in your approach toward work.
Critical race theory has a role to play in business communications and PR
Research from Nneka Logan, associate professor at Virginia Tech, offers a new theory on how the business community can take responsibility for its role in the discussion of race.
Don’t miss Friday’s entry deadline
Enter Ragan’s PR Daily Awards by this Friday, June 18, to earn recognition for your impressive PR work!
