Company Culture
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Short breaks boost vigor and cut fatigue, study finds
Studies in 2026 reveal micro-breaks often have a non-significant effect on increasing overall work performance, despite employees feeling refreshed and less fatigued.

Disconnecting from work can boost productivity, but resistance is high.
An Indian professional moving to Norway found their new 7.

What is the Matthew McConaughey Front Porch Test for Workplace Culture?
Imagine a CEO, faced with a tough decision, asking themselves: 'Would I be proud to tell my grandmother about this on her front porch?

Workplace Mental Health Awareness Soars, But Access to Support Lags Behind
One in five Gen Z men (aged 18-26) have taken mental health leave, a rate equal to their female counterparts, according to Fair Play Talks .

Credit Union of Southern California Earns Top Workplace Award Again
For the third consecutive year, Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) employees anonymously rated their workplace highly enough to earn a national 'Top Workplaces USA 2024' award, defying ind

Companies Embrace Frequent Feedback for Employee Development
Employees who understand their job expectations are 8.

68% of LGBTQ+ workers would quit if their company cuts support
A striking 68% of LGBTQ+ employees would leave a company that stops supporting them, according to Inc .

Guide to 2026 Best Places to Work Lists & Programs
Nvidia has already secured the top spot in the 2026 list of Best Companies for the Future, according to WSJ .

Starbucks Korea trains staff on history, culture amid AI debate
Starbucks Korea will close all 2,000+ stores on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training.

What Is Quiet Ambition in the Modern Workforce?
In the United States, only 31% of employees reported being engaged at work in 2024, marking the lowest level in a decade, according to Engagedly .

Top 9 Elements of Healthy Workplace Culture for Business Success
Companies with strong organizational cultures have seen their net profits increase by an astounding 85% over just five years, according to Stories From Hilton .

What Are the Principles of Ethical Leadership and Fostering Integrity?
In 1970, Ford crash-tested prototypes of its new Pinto, revealing ruptured gas tanks and fuel leaks in every 20-mph test—a flaw executives knew would risk human lives.

Hitachi Federal named 2026 Top Workplace in D.C.
Hitachi Federal, a major government contractor, just earned a 2026 Top Workplace award from WTOP News.

Silent resignation costs businesses, engagement strategies offer a path.
A single disengaged employee costs their employer roughly 18% of their annual salary in lost productivity, absenteeism, and turnover risk.

SCBIZ Announces 95 Provisional Best Places to Work in SC
Ninety-five companies across South Carolina have been provisionally named to the 2026 Best Places to Work list, setting the stage for a competitive reveal of final rankings on August 24.

Diageo CEO Orders Headcount Reduction Amidst Company Culture Concerns
At global spirits giant Diageo, the CEO has ordered a reduction in headcount, signaling major layoffs are imminent.

Why Bonuses Fail to Create Employee Buy-In
Employees often wait for a retention bonus, collect the payout, then resign shortly after, creating a predictable 'bonus cliff' for companies, according to copc .

Clearwater Living Earns Prestigious Great Place to Work Certification
For the seventh consecutive year, Clearwater Living has earned its 'Great Place to Work' certification, marking its consistent workplace excellence in 2026.

Top 8 Leadership Skills for a Multi-Generational Workforce
Ninety-four percent of US professionals say company culture dictates whether they stay or leave, yet only 36% feel their employer invests in their growth, according to EY .

What is building resilient workplace culture for employee well-being in 2026?
Globally, depression and anxiety cause an estimated 12 billion working days to be lost annually, costing US$1 trillion in lost productivity, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) .

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.

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.

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.

What is Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Success in 2026?
Companies with strong company culture earn 33% higher revenue than those with poor culture, according to the US Chamber of Commerce .

The Confusing Calendar of 2026 Best Workplace Awards
ALA Insurance was just named one of the UK's best workplaces for 2026, a recognition announced in 2024, nearly two years before the year it represents, according to Insurance Business .

New Ranking Names Top US Cities for 2026-27
Sammamish, Washington, a city unfamiliar to many Americans, secured the 21st spot in U.

New Trends in Employee Well-being and Company Culture
Sheetz, a convenience store chain, now offers free medical teams, fitness trainers, and physical therapy staff at three 'Shwellness Centers' for its employees.

What are key employee experience components and why do they matter for retention?
Doubling the percentage of employees who strongly connect their job to an organization's purpose is associated with a 34% reduction in absenteeism, a 41% reduction in safety incidents, and a 19% impro

What is Mentorship and Its Impact on Careers?
Ninety-eight percent of U.

How The Form Rooms Elevates Team Training and Boosts Employee Engagement
The Form Rooms, located in London's Covent Garden, transforms a historic Victorian school into an inspiring environment that elevates team training and boosts employee engagement for corporate events. It contrasts with traditional hotel conference rooms by offering a dynamic, creativity-fostering space that strategically invests in people and growth.