Employee Engagement

Ragan Insider | Ted Kitterman

Return to work plans, HR risks to weigh, crisis lessons from Parenthood, and more

Here’s a roundup of the week’s crisis communication news for communicators.

Ragan Insider | Beki Winchel

Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers strike, Disney offers branded face masks, and Deloitte shares crisis recovery tips

Also: Communicators shine in an ROI musical, Reddit puts the brakes on group chat feature, join our Twitter #RaganChat with special guest from OKCupid, and more.

Ragan Insider | Kimberly Gardiner & Hunter Travers

How to engage employees with empathy around COVID-19

Every organization must be ready to demonstrate how it is taking care of its workers during this crisis. Here are some ways to ensure your reputation remains untarnished.

Ragan Insider | Beki Winchel

YouTube rolls out ‘fact check’ feature, Twitter users want brand content, and TripAdvisor lays off 25% of workforce

Also: Apple Maps shows COVID-19 testing sites, AMC Theaters bans Universal films, Google entertains with past Doodles, and more.

Ragan Insider | Robby Brumberg

How to communicate with purposeful precision during COVID-19

Employees are eager for clear and consistent information regarding the pandemic’s effect on the business. Follow this guidance to keep your team uplifted, informed and engaged.

Ragan Insider | Beki Winchel

Hilton partners with Lysol on ‘CleanStay’ initiative, NBA’s Lakers return $4.6M loan, and distrust persists for media outlets

Also: Disney+ deals with backlash over legal jargon tweet, join our Twitter #RaganChat, why PR pros must lead now more than ever, and more.

Ragan Insider | Jason Meyer

3 strategies for becoming an employer of choice in these uncertain times

Despite the disruption of the coronavirus, employers must take care to show internal investment and strive to become highly reputable to attract top talent.

Ragan Insider | Ted Kitterman

Levi’s COVID-19 response, metrics to watch during the crisis, and why it’s time to consider TikTok

Here’s a roundup of the week’s crisis communication news for communicators.

Ragan Insider | Christina Hennessy

How to deliver your virtual presentation during COVID-19

Here are some tips for improving your virtual presentations during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ragan Insider | Roula Amire

Your work-from-home photos of the week

We asked and you answered. Here’s a look at the home offices of communicators far and wide.

Ragan Insider | Juston Teach

4 tips from the Ragan Community for better virtual meetings

Our latest #RaganChat dissected the best practices for running great virtual meetings, from equipment and tech tools to camera angles and speaking habits.

Ragan Insider | Beki Winchel

Twitter expands COVID-19 policies, Snap reports ad revenue growth, and Lowe’s highlights employees for the NFL Draft

Also: Email is the preferred channel to communicate with employees during the pandemic, Wendy’s offers free nuggets, takeaways from the Ragan community, and more.

Ragan Insider | Ted Kitterman

Report: How the COVID-19 crisis shines a spotlight on communications

Many communicators say they are getting newfound respect in their organizations, but the crisis is also adding to heavy workloads and complicating workflows with remote collaboration.

Ragan Insider | Ted Kitterman

Report: Only 10% have extensive plans for a return to work

In a new survey from Peppercomm and the Institute for Public Relations, only a few leaders are fully prepared for a post-COVID recovery. Communicators play an essential role.