Company Culture

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Diverse and happy employees collaborating in a bright, modern office at Client Command Atlanta, celebrating their 'Best Place to Work' award.
Workplace

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

Marcus Ellery·August 20, 2026
Diverse team of employees actively engaged and collaborating in a modern, sunlit office environment, representing successful employee retention.
Hiring

Top 9 Employee Retention Strategies Businesses Need in 2026

The share of highly engaged employees fell from 23% in 2024 to 19% in 2026, according to WebMD Health Services .

Nathaniel Brooks·August 20, 2026
Diverse employees collaborating effectively in a modern hybrid office, blending in-person and virtual interactions for peak productivity.
Workplace

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%+.

Marcus Ellery·August 19, 2026
Diverse team collaborating, showcasing skills-based hiring over traditional resumes, with glowing skill icons representing talent.
Hiring

Why Skills-Based Hiring Beats Resume Screening for Talent

Companies that removed degree requirements saw their eligible candidate pool expand by 10 times in some technical roles, with no decline in quality of hire, according to thehirehub .

Nathaniel Brooks·August 17, 2026
Diverse employees engaged in a professional development workshop, learning and collaborating under the guidance of a mentor.
Services

Why Professional Development is Key for Employee Retention

Replacing a single employee can cost a company approximately one-third of that employee's annual salary, a significant financial burden that directly impacts profitability.

Victor Huang·August 17, 2026
Diverse group of employees celebrating success in a modern, bright New Mexico office, symbolizing a 'Best Places to Work' environment.
Workplace

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 .

Marcus Ellery·August 14, 2026
A diverse group of professionals collaborating in a bright, modern office, symbolizing successful inclusive hiring practices and a thriving team environment.
Hiring

What Are Inclusive Hiring Practices for Building Diverse Teams?

Major U.S. companies like Meta and Amazon scaled back their corporate diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) programs in early 2025, according to Talentneuron . While inclusive companies generate si

Nathaniel Brooks·August 13, 2026
Diverse new hires collaborating and learning in a modern, sunlit office during an engaging onboarding session.
Hiring

How to Design Effective New Hire Onboarding Programs That Last a Year

Many onboarding programs fail because they focus on information transfer rather than performance change, expecting coverage to equal capability, according to Echo360 .

Nathaniel Brooks·August 9, 2026
Diverse employees in a modern office, with one receiving support from an HR representative, highlighting the importance of accessible mental health resources.
Workplace

Making Employee Mental Health Benefits Actually Work

Despite 98% of mid-to-large companies offering employee assistance programs, a staggering 96% of their workforce annually fails to use them.

Marcus Ellery·August 9, 2026
Employees choosing personalized wellness benefits on digital devices, highlighting individual choice in a modern office environment.
Insights

Personalized Wellness Benefits Top 2026 Retention Trends

In 2026, a monthly wellness allowance of $50 to $150, chosen by the employee, represents a more powerful retention tool than a free pizza Friday.

Marcus Ellery·August 6, 2026
Professionals celebrating a workplace award, highlighting the prestige and the often-unseen costs associated with achieving such recognition.
Hiring

Companies Seek Top Workplaces Awards for Recruitment Advantage

To be recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work,' companies like The Agora Companies must first pay a nomination fee of $949, a cost often overlooked in the celebratory headlines.

Marcus Ellery·August 4, 2026
Diverse team collaborating effectively with an empathetic leader, showcasing a positive and productive work environment.
Workplace

Empathetic leadership boosts employee engagement and retention globally.

Global employee disengagement cost the world economy an estimated $10 trillion in lost productivity in 2025.

Alina Petrov·August 3, 2026
High school students participating in an internship program at a leading company, showcasing a commitment to developing future talent.
Workplace

2026 Best Places to Work Focus on Sustained Commitment Over Perks

In 2026, over 80 high school students joined internship programs at CLA, a firm just named a 'Best Company to Work For' by U.

Marcus Ellery·July 31, 2026
Split image showing professionals collaborating in an office and working remotely, symbolizing the balance of hybrid work models.
Careers

Hybrid work models boost productivity, but risk career stagnation

A hybrid working schedule with two days a week working from home slashed quit rates by one-third at a Chinese technology company.

Nathaniel Brooks·July 30, 2026
A long-term employee looking undervalued next to a new hire receiving a better salary offer, highlighting the 'loyalty tax' in the workplace.
Insights

Long-term employees face loyalty tax wage stagnation vs new hires

A recent Gallup survey found 60% of long-term employees believe they are underpaid compared to new hires in similar roles, exposing a widespread penalty for company loyalty.

Marcus Ellery·July 18, 2026
Diverse new hires being welcomed into a modern office by a mentor, symbolizing successful onboarding and team integration.
Hiring

How to Develop a Comprehensive New Hire Onboarding Program

Nearly one in five new employees quit within their first 45 days, creating significant disruption and financial strain.

Nathaniel Brooks·July 17, 2026
TekSynap employees celebrating in a modern office, recognized as a top workplace in Washington D.C.
Workplace

WTOP News Names TekSynap a 2026 DC Top Workplace

TekSynap has been named the 4th best workplace among the largest employers in the Washington D.

Marcus Ellery·July 17, 2026
Diverse team of employees collaborating happily in a bright, modern office, symbolizing a top workplace culture.
Workplace

Best Places to Work Awards Focus on Culture, Rigor

Stocks at the 100 Best Companies outperform the market by a factor of nearly four times, according to Great Place to Work .

Marcus Ellery·July 16, 2026
A metaphorical maze of award ribbons and trophies leading to a bright 'Best Place to Work' star, symbolizing the evolving landscape of employer recognition.
Workplace

The Evolving Landscape of 'Best Places to Work' Awards

In 2026, U.S. News & World Report alone evaluated 3,900 companies across 14 industries for its 'Best Companies to Work For' ratings, joining numerous other publications in releasing extensive lists. T

Marcus Ellery·July 15, 2026
Diverse team in a modern office, with a leader showing empathy and fostering trust, highlighting collaborative success and innovation.
Leadership

Compassionate Leadership: Impacting Your Future Bottom Line

At a recent graduation ceremony, keynote speaker Jose Carlos Linares challenged graduates to build careers on relationships, not transactions.

Alina Petrov·July 15, 2026
Young professionals in a modern office, demonstrating Gen Z's preference for purpose-driven work and flexible environments.
Workplace

Gen Z's Workplace Revolution: Purpose Over Pay Reshapes Trends

An 'effort recession' now impacts 6 in 10 Indian firms, signaling a profound shift in employee engagement that companies can no longer ignore, according to NDTV .

Marcus Ellery·July 14, 2026
Diverse women leaders collaborating in an office, demonstrating care work while facing stalled advancement to top executive positions.
Insights

Women Leaders Boost Company Health, Yet Top Roles Remain Stalled

More than 81% of women surveyed spend at least 30% of their work on unpaid, unrecognized care work, such as managing organizational change or mitigating team anxiety, according to Forbes .

Alina Petrov·July 11, 2026
A diverse team of professionals collaborating effectively in a modern office, symbolizing the benefits of culture add in hiring for innovation.
Hiring

Culture Add vs. Culture Fit: Which Hiring Approach Builds Diverse Teams?

The vague phrase 'not a cultural fit' frequently rejects job candidates, often masking personal dislikes over objective qualifications.

Nathaniel Brooks·July 10, 2026
A split image showing a refreshed employee on one side and a desk with a complex task on the other, illustrating the impact of short breaks.
Workplace

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.

Marcus Ellery·July 6, 2026
A split image contrasting a stressed, overworked individual at a cluttered desk with a serene individual enjoying a peaceful sunset by a lake.
Workplace

Disconnecting from work can boost productivity, but resistance is high.

An Indian professional moving to Norway found their new 7.

Alina Petrov·July 6, 2026
CEO on a front porch at sunset, contemplating a difficult decision, embodying the Matthew McConaughey Front Porch Test.
Workplace

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?

Marcus Ellery·July 4, 2026
Split image showing a vibrant, collaborative office environment contrasted with a solitary, stressed employee in a dim workspace, symbolizing the gap in mental health support.
Workplace

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 .

Marcus Ellery·July 4, 2026
Employees of Credit Union of Southern California celebrating their 'Top Workplaces USA 2024' award with smiles and a banner in a modern office.
Workplace

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

Alina Petrov·July 3, 2026
Diverse team collaborating in a bright office, receiving positive feedback and discussing employee development strategies.
Leadership

Companies Embrace Frequent Feedback for Employee Development

Employees who understand their job expectations are 8.

Alina Petrov·July 1, 2026
Diverse group of professionals looking determined as a company building dissolves in the background, representing the impact of cutting LGBTQ+ support.
Careers

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 .

Nathaniel Brooks·June 30, 2026