Marcus Ellery
Workplace Analyst
Marcus Ellery is a Workplace Analyst at Career and Company, focusing on workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational psychology. His writing explores the intersection of leadership development, remote work strategies, and diversity and inclusion. By analyzing HR technology and organizational dynamics, Marcus provides readers with actionable insights to help them thrive in the modern office. He approaches each story with a focus on delivering practical tools and data-driven perspectives for professional growth.
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What is Cultural Intelligence and Why Does it Matter for Collaboration?
After implementing cultural intelligence training and cross-cultural workshops, Google saw a 15% boost in project delivery speed and a 22% increase in team satisfaction within a year, according to Tec
Aug 21, 2026 · 4 min read
What is Digital Presenteeism in Hybrid Work?
Up to 69% of remote workers have reported missing work due to illness, a surprising statistic that hints at the hidden costs of our always-on digital culture.
Aug 21, 2026 · 7 min read
AI workplace weirdness reshapes jobs, creating a governance gap
In March 2026, an internal AI agent at Meta caused a 'Sev 1' incident, publicly exposing sensitive company and user data for over two hours.
Aug 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Client Command Atlanta named best place to work
Last year, Client Command saw a 95% employee retention rate, a figure nearly double the industry average, directly after being named Atlanta's Best Place to Work for the third consecutive year by the
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Top 4 Employee Engagement Factors for Hybrid Work in 2025
Despite 81% of organizations prioritizing space optimization in their hybrid programs, average global office utilization in 2025 remained a mere 54%, far below their target of 65%+.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 min read
What is Skills-Based Hiring and Why Does it Matter?
Nearly half of all new hires are terminated or quit within their first 18 months on the job.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Companies Face Leadership Readiness Gap Challenges in Talent Development
A business should ideally operate effectively for 90 days without its primary leader, a benchmark many organizations currently struggle to meet, according to wipfli.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Improve Effective Communication Strategies for Hybrid Teams
Hybrid work models demonstrably increase overall team efficiency compared to purely remote or in-person setups, according to Deloitte .
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Over 70% of Enterprises Use AI for Hiring
One AI Interviewer tool promises an estimated annual savings of $37,800 and 840 hours, underscoring the efficiency driving its rapid adoption in HR.
Aug 18, 2026 · 5 min read
6 Emerging Job Roles and Skills in AI
The artificial intelligence industry is projected to increase in value by around 9x by 2033, according to Exploding Topics .
Aug 17, 2026 · 5 min read
AI's Workplace Impact: Employee Engagement Holds Steady at 31%
In the first half of 2026, a significant 31% of U.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 min read
Intergenerational Mentorship Navigates AI Skill Gaps
Since the widespread adoption of generative AI, early-career workers aged 22-25 in the most AI-exposed occupations have experienced a 16% relative decline in employment, according to HR Executive .
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min read
AscentHR names Shivaprasad Mundakana as future CHRO
AscentHR has announced Shivaprasad Mundakana as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, but his tenure won't begin until July 1, 2026 — nearly two years from now.
Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min read
How Organizations Can Cultivate Talent Agility in 2026
Without a clear definition of adaptive performance, many companies inadvertently hire for static roles, even as industries demand constant evolution.
Aug 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Future-focused HR strategies drive competitive advantage for 2026
Despite widespread fears of AI-driven job losses, AI-mature organizations are quietly increasing their hiring plans, signaling a strategic pivot towards growth rather than mere cost-cutting.
Aug 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Generational Shifts and Tech Redefine Workplace Culture and Employee Expectations
Fifty-three percent of employees aged 18-34 report a likelihood to depart their current positions within the next 12 months, according to newpossible data.
Aug 14, 2026 · 5 min read
What are the gig economy flexible work arrangements' benefits and challenges?
In 2024, nearly one-third of all jobs held in the U.
Aug 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Companies Recognized on 'Best Places to Work' Lists
In a single announcement, 43 New Mexico companies were just honored as 2026 Best Places to Work by Albuquerque Business First .
Aug 14, 2026 · 3 min read
AI reshapes Chief People Officer role, drives workforce transformation
By 2025, 73% of HR directors and above had already adopted artificial intelligence, a rate significantly higher than their managerial and individual contributor counterparts (66% of managers, 65% of i
Aug 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Tri Pointe Homes Earns 2026 PEOPLE Companies That Care Award
Tri Pointe Homes was named to the 2026 PEOPLE Companies That Care® list, an honor earned by surpassing rigorous benchmarks.
Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min read