Robby Brumberg
Are offices still necessary?
Whichever side of the debate you land on, let’s agree to make the future of work more humane, productive and sustainable.
Employee Engagement
Natasha Wilson
Is your company prepared to talk about hate speech?
Here are some tips for addressing social media, racial justice, employee conduct and more.
Ted Kitterman
Companies weigh in on wearing masks
As the political debate on wearing masks becomes more inflamed, businesses such as Walmart, Starbucks and Kroger are pushing their own policies.
Dorothy Crenshaw
How tech companies can—and should—improve D&I efforts
Silicon Valley is famous for innovation and progressive thinking, but good intentions haven’t leveled the playing field. Here’s how businesses can make real progress on workplace inclusion and equity.
George Bradley
How brands should respond to the BLM movement
Five professors weigh in on what steps brands should take right now, and in the future, to be part of the movement toward racial equality and inclusion.
Beki Winchel
Boyd Gaming lays off 2,500 employees, Apple asks retail employees to WFH, and earned media drives 88% of consumers to websites
Also: TSA and other organizations jump on #NationalTapeMeasureDay, Johnnie Walker will come in paper bottles, Hostess solicits brownie names, and more.
Ted Kitterman
61% of workers report witnessing discrimination in the workplace
However, when it comes to their own organizations, workers are much less-likely to acknowledge a problem with racism.
Jennifer Kahnweiler
How extroverts can become allies for introvert-friendly workplaces
Here’s how to lift a voice for those in your organization who prefer to listen than speak.
Sean DallasKidd
Why a fair and just future requires ‘divestment’ from the status quo
One PR pro makes the case that organizations who are serious about racial equity and diversity should interrogate all the places their budget is spent—and allocate resources to diverse vendors.
Ted Kitterman
How to equip and empower managers to shepherd employees through turbulent times
Follow this expert guidance to help people leaders navigate difficult or uncomfortable conversations.
Roula Amire
Take our survey: The State of Communication Summer 2020
Tell us how your job as a communicator has changed, including what’s working for you in this short survey. Use the results to benchmark your efforts.
Beki Winchel
Hasbro and Scrabble association ban slurs, United Airlines might lay off up to 36,000 employees, and 51% of PR pros are burned out
Also: Microsoft reveals new Teams features to complement virtual meetings, Potbelly’s drops wellness reminders, get $1,000 to play Animal Crossing, and more.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
Report: Workers staying resilient amid COVID-19 fallout
New research reveals two-thirds of employees are managing to stay productive and upbeat amid ongoing turmoil.
Robby Brumberg
Study: 1 in 5 employees report decrease in work productivity
Despite this slight dip, a new study suggests that engagement, morale and sentiment toward employers are holding steady.
Lauren Dixon
Using surveys to guide your recovery
After the COVID-19 crisis, you need accurate data and insights to inform your messaging.
