Marcus Ellery
Workplace Analyst
Marcus Ellery is a Workplace Analyst at Career and Company, focusing on the intersection of organizational dynamics, employee well-being, and the future of work. Prior to joining Career and Company, Marcus spent several years as a consultant, advising companies on strategies to improve employee engagement and retention. He holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Marcus's research has been featured in publications such as the 'Journal of Applied Psychology' and 'Harvard Business Review,' establishing him as a thought leader in the field.
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What is People Analytics and Why Does it Matter for HR in 2026?
In 2026, 69% of companies are actively integrating data to build a People Analytics database, a dramatic leap from just 10-15% in prior years, according to Josh Bersin .
Jun 6, 2026 · 4 min read

Digital overload's surprising toll on employee engagement and productivity
A staggering 80% of the world's workforce reports lacking the time or energy for effective work, according to SQ Magazine , a silent crisis pointing to the profound impact of digital overload.
Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min read

Mass. Life Sciences Job Losses Mount Despite Big Incentive Promises
Seventeen life sciences companies awarded Massachusetts tax incentives to create 426 jobs between 2021 and 2025 collectively added only 41 net new jobs by December 31, 2025, according to Biospace .
Jun 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Tech and skills reshape work, not employee engagement
Worldwide employee engagement has plummeted to 21% in 2024, marking its lowest point since 2020, according to SQ Magazine .
Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Labor market data hype misleading economic reports, initial numbers often wrong
May's jobs numbers were initially reported as a healthy 144,000 new positions, only to be drastically revised down to a mere 19,000—a reduction of over 85%.
Jun 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Job Posting Sites for Employers: Costs & Options
A single recruiter utilizing LinkedIn's 'Lite' service will pay approximately $1,680 per year, a cost that can quickly balloon to over $32,000 annually for a small team on a corporate plan.
Jun 4, 2026 · 5 min read

Sioux Falls companies earn Inc. Best Workplaces distinction
Two companies from Sioux Falls, a city of just under 200,000, have been named among Inc.
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Recognition Boom Fails: Workplace Satisfaction Plummets in 2025
Global employee engagement plummeted to just 20% in 2025, marking the lowest level since 2020, even as 87% of companies claim to have recognition programs in place, according to Eciks and...
Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read

Seven Beam Members Recognized on UK Best Places to Work List
For the third consecutive year, Valor Hospitality UK & Europe has secured a spot on The Sunday Times' Top 10 Best Places to Work list.
Jun 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Why Employers Choose Skills Over Degrees
Nearly 70% of employers have already abandoned degree-focused recruitment, opting instead to evaluate candidates based on practical skills and competencies.
Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read

Inc. 5000 Recognizes America's Fastest Growing Private Companies
The median three-year revenue growth rate for companies on the 2023 Inc.
Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read

Box CEO on 'AI psychosis' and tech executive delusion
After rolling out 3,000 AI agents, ClickUp CEO Zeb Evans laid off 22% of his employees, impacting hundreds.
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Reddit's Unforgiving Audience Creates Customer Pain Points for Businesses
With a minimum daily advertising budget of just $5, Reddit appears to be an accessible platform for businesses seeking new audiences.
May 30, 2026 · 2 min read

What is Quiet Quitting and Why Does It Divide Workplace Opinion?
Quiet quitters reported higher daily negative affect and lower positive affect over a 10-week period, revealing a significant personal cost beyond mere disengagement, according to onlinelibrary.
May 30, 2026 · 4 min read

San Carlo Named to Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
San Carlo, a global group with 1,500 employees, celebrated 94 internal promotions in the past year.
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Biopharma Job Market Rebounds Amidst Layoff Fears and Competition
In April 2025, the unemployment rate for life and physical science occupations soared to approximately 3.
May 29, 2026 · 6 min read

AI reshapes workplace culture, with mixed impact on engagement
Only 31% of employees feel actively engaged at work, according to Fisherphillips .
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read

What is employee engagement and why is it collapsing globally?
Global employee engagement fell to 20% in 2025, marking its lowest level since 2020, according to Gallup .
May 29, 2026 · 3 min read

LendKey Earns 2026 Top Workplaces USA Award for Culture and Talent
For the second year in a row, LendKey earned a Top Workplaces 2026 award from The Enquirer Media, a rare feat in the rapidly evolving financial technology industry.
May 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Remote Work: Global Talent Opportunities, Local Economy Challenges
In Buenos Aires, a senior software engineer can now earn three times the local average by working remotely for a San Francisco-based company.
May 27, 2026 · 4 min read