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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.

Expertise

workplace cultureemployee engagementorganizational psychologyHR technologyleadership developmentremote workdiversity and inclusion

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Latest Articles

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Insights

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

An employee overwhelmed by digital notifications and data streams, symbolizing the negative impact of digital overload on productivity and engagement.
Insights

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

Massachusetts skyline at dusk with wilting biotech lab coats symbolizing job losses in the life sciences sector.
Insights

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

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Workplace

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

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Insights

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

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Hiring

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

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Workplace

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

Disengaged employees in a modern office setting, highlighting the failure of recognition programs to boost workplace satisfaction in 2025.
Insights

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

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Workplace

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

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Hiring

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

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Workplace

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

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Insights

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

A frustrated business person in a dimly lit internet cafe struggles to understand and engage with skeptical users on the Reddit platform.
Insights

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

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Insights

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

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Workplace

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

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Insights

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

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Workplace

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

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Insights

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

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Workplace

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

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Insights

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