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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

Coverage Areas

Workplace
Insights
HR

Latest Articles

Diverse professionals in a modern office, contemplating career shifts and work-life integration, reflecting the ongoing Great Reevaluation in the labor market.
Insights

What Is the Great Reevaluation in the Workplace?

The Great Reevaluation is a term used in professional analyses to describe the widespread shift in how employees perceive and prioritize their careers, values, and work-life integration.

Apr 5, 2026 · 7 min read

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Workplace

Kohler Credit Union Recognized as a Top Workplace in Wisconsin

Kohler Credit Union has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Wisconsin, an honor that underscores its commitment to a positive workplace culture and high employee satisfaction.

Apr 5, 2026 · 3 min read

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Insights

Beyond the 9-to-5: Analyzing the Gig Economy's Impact on Traditional Employment

A new report reveals the gig economy's staggering growth trajectory, occurring alongside a historic shift in traditional payroll jobs. What does this dual transformation mean for the future of work?

Apr 5, 2026 · 8 min read

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Workplace

Hawaii Business Magazine Reveals 91 Best Places to Work for 2026

Hawaii Business Magazine has released its 2026 Best Places to Work list, highlighting 91 employers for exceptional workplace environments. The survey reveals evolving employee priorities, with work-life balance emerging as a key challenge.

Apr 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Diverse professionals working flexibly, with a scale tipping towards 'flexibility' over 'salary', symbolizing the new job market priorities.
Insights

Beyond the Paycheck: How the Evolving Job Market Prioritizes Flexibility

For the first time, a major survey finds more job seekers prioritize flexible work over salary. This data signals a fundamental shift in the evolving job market and what employees truly value.

Apr 5, 2026 · 7 min read

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Insights

What Is Organizational Psychology and How Does It Shape the Workplace?

Organizational psychology studies human behavior in the workplace, offering data-driven insights to improve job satisfaction and business performance. It's crucial for building resilient, productive teams and fostering healthy work environments.

Apr 4, 2026 · 7 min read

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Insights

Top 7 Emerging Workplace Technologies Reshaping Work in 2026

This guide analyzes the top 7 emerging workplace technologies poised to reshape organizational dynamics in 2026. It's essential for business leaders, IT managers, and HR professionals seeking to understand future trends.

Apr 4, 2026 · 6 min read

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Workplace

Beyond the Hype: How AI Is Reshaping Workplace Engagement and Productivity

The proliferation of AI tools is creating a workplace paradox: as technology promises unprecedented efficiency, employee engagement is plummeting and leaders distrust their own data.

Apr 4, 2026 · 6 min read

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Insights

What Is Neurodiversity in the Workplace? A Guide to Fostering Inclusion

Neurodiversity offers unique cognitive strengths, making it a strategic imperative for workplace innovation and success. Learn how to foster an inclusive environment for neurodivergent employees.

Apr 3, 2026 · 6 min read

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Workplace

Work-Life Balance Is an Illusion. Smart Companies Are Embracing Integration.

The long-cherished ideal of work-life balance is a flawed and increasingly damaging concept for the modern workforce; to foster genuine employee well-being and drive productivity, companies must pivot from advocating separation to enabling a thoughtful work-life integration.

Apr 3, 2026 · 7 min read

Diverse professionals collaborating in a modern office, showcasing skill-based hiring and project work, symbolizing the shift from traditional degrees to demonstrable capabilities in the evolving job market.
Insights

What Is a Skills-Based Economy and How Does It Impact Work?

The skills-based economy is transforming how we define professional value, shifting focus from degrees to demonstrable capabilities. This fundamental change impacts hiring, career progression, and the future of work.

Apr 3, 2026 · 9 min read

Employees in a modern office, some looking anxious, clinging to their desks, symbolizing 'job hugging' amidst economic uncertainty and the end of pay premiums.
Insights

Beyond the Great Resignation: The Rise of Job Hugging as Pay Premiums Vanish

The era of the Great Resignation is over. A new phenomenon, 'job hugging,' is emerging as employees cling to stability, but this high retention comes with a hidden cost to engagement and productivity.

Apr 3, 2026 · 7 min read

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Workplace

BZI Wins Seven Workplace Excellence and Culture Awards

BZI has won seven 2026 Top Workplaces awards for its company culture, joining a growing list of organizations being recognized for their commitment to employee well-being and professional development.

Apr 2, 2026 · 4 min read

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Workplace

Rethinking Recognition: How Employee Well-Being Defines Workplace Culture Awards Now

For the first time, more U.S. workers are struggling than thriving. This is forcing a re-evaluation of workplace culture awards, shifting the focus from perks to proven employee well-being.

Apr 2, 2026 · 6 min read

A diverse group of engaged employees in a modern office setting, subtly contemplating their career paths, symbolizing the disconnect between engagement and job retention.
Workplace

New Data Shows Engaged Employees Still Plan to Quit Jobs

New data suggests employee engagement is no longer a reliable predictor of retention. Even highly engaged workers are now planning to leave their jobs, signaling a major shift in workplace dynamics.

Apr 2, 2026 · 4 min read

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Workplace

7 Essential Strategies for Intergenerational Collaboration in the Workplace

This guide breaks down 7 essential strategies for intergenerational collaboration in the workplace, helping managers and HR professionals turn generational diversity into a competitive advantage. Learn how to bridge skill gaps and foster a cohesive team.

Apr 1, 2026 · 8 min read

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Workplace

New Study Shows Engaged Employees Increasingly Plan to Leave Jobs

New research indicates a significant decoupling between employee engagement and retention, with nearly half of engaged workers planning to seek new jobs. This trend forces organizations to re-evaluate what truly keeps employees loyal.

Apr 1, 2026 · 4 min read

A person experiencing severe workplace burnout, head in hands at a desk, surrounded by work, illustrating the physical and emotional exhaustion of job-related stress.
Insights

What Is Workplace Burnout? Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Strategies

Job burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion involving reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity. More than half of all employees reported feeling burned out in the past year.

Apr 1, 2026 · 7 min read

Diverse employees celebrating with 'Top Workplace' awards in a modern office, symbolizing high employee engagement and satisfaction based on 2026 survey data.
Workplace

Top Workplaces Awards in 2026 Highlight Employee Engagement Strategies

The 2026 National Top Workplace Awards are revealing what truly drives employee satisfaction, with data pointing to the critical role of direct supervisors and a growing challenge in work-life balance.

Apr 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Diverse employees happily gather in a bright, modern office kitchen, enjoying food, symbolizing the growing trend of food as a key workplace benefit for retention and satisfaction.
Workplace

Beyond the Paycheck: Why Food Is a Top Evolving Workplace Benefit Trend

Nearly half of millennials report they would switch jobs for better perks like free snacks. This highlights a major shift, making food a top evolving workplace benefit trend with measurable impacts on employee retention.

Apr 1, 2026 · 7 min read