Employee Experience

19 articles

A confident leader speaking to a disconnected group of employees, symbolizing the gap between leadership's communication confidence and employee engagement.
Workplace

Low Employee Engagement Persists Despite Leaders' Overstated Communication Confidence

Low employee engagement cost the world economy approximately $10 trillion in lost productivity in 2025, a staggering figure that underscores the severe economic consequences of a disengaged workforce.

Marcus Ellery·June 28, 2026
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Insights

What Is Ethical People Analytics and Why Does It Matter?

Imagine an automated system flagging an employee with high resignation risk, then recommending an 8% salary adjustment as the most cost-effective retention measure.

Marcus Ellery·June 7, 2026
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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.

Marcus Ellery·May 27, 2026
A visual representation of the disconnect between employee stress and HR's focus on engagement, highlighting the battleground for employee retention.
Insights

Employee Experience vs. HR Perception: Retention's True Battleground

44% of employees experience daily stress, while 35% actively consider changing jobs.

Marcus Ellery·May 20, 2026
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Insights

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

Marcus Ellery·May 19, 2026
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Workplace

Companies Earn Best Places to Work Awards for Strong Workplace Cultures

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co.

Marcus Ellery·May 18, 2026
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Hiring

What is employer branding and why does it matter for talent acquisition?

Only 21% of candidates would apply to a one-star rated company on Glassdoor, according to Recruiters .

Nathaniel Brooks·May 10, 2026
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Workplace

AI Augments Employee Capabilities, Challenges Agency

Nearly 60% of AI users surveyed report producing work they couldn't have accomplished just a year ago, fundamentally reshaping individual output.

Marcus Ellery·May 6, 2026
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Workplace

What Are Inclusive Design Principles for Diverse Employees?

A workplace designed without inclusive principles can inadvertently exclude entire segments of the workforce, directly impacting productivity and job satisfaction.

Marcus Ellery·May 5, 2026
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Insights

Workforce Analytics: The Mandate for HR Foresight in 2026

By 2026, the average workplace will operate like a dynamic, fluctuating organism, where attendance patterns, collaboration models, and operational demands shift constantly.

Marcus Ellery·May 4, 2026
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Leadership

AI Management Will Fail Without Emotional Intelligence. Here's Why.

A recent survey found that 60% of employees feel their performance reviews are less fair when conducted primarily by AI, despite data showing increased 'objectivity', according to HR Tech Insights (20

Alina Petrov·April 30, 2026
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Workplace

AI-driven feedback: Efficiency vs. employee experience

AI adoption among HR professionals surged to 72% in 2025, a dramatic jump from 58% just a year prior, according to Shopify .

Marcus Ellery·April 29, 2026
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Insights

USA Today Recognizes 1,661 Organizations as Top Workplaces

Out of 2,375 organizations surveyed for the 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces awards, only 1,661 ultimately earned recognition.

Marcus Ellery·April 11, 2026
Diverse employees smiling and collaborating in a modern office, celebrating their company's recognition as a USA TODAY Top Workplace, symbolizing a positive and people-first culture.
Workplace

Kadan Homecare, HotelPlanner Among Winners of 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award

Kadan Homecare, HotelPlanner, and several other organizations have earned the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award, a national recognition based entirely on confidential employee feedback. This highlights the increasing value placed on employee experience and a people-first culture.

Marcus Ellery·April 9, 2026
Diverse business leaders analyzing holographic HR data, representing the strategic challenges and future of human resources in a modern, technology-driven workplace.
Workplace

Top 8 HR Challenges Businesses Face in 2026

Discover the top 8 HR challenges businesses will face in 2026, from AI integration to evolving employee expectations. This guide provides a ranked breakdown of critical issues for HR professionals and business executives.

Marcus Ellery·April 8, 2026
Diverse employees celebrating a Top Workplaces award in a modern office, symbolizing strong employee experience and recognition in North American companies.
Workplace

North American Companies Named Top Workplaces for Employee Experience, Recognition

Recent 2026 Top Workplaces awards for companies like Credit Acceptance and BZI® underscore a clear trend: investing in employee experience is a key driver of business success and recognition.

Marcus Ellery·April 8, 2026
Employees of Medical Solutions celebrating their dual honors at the 2026 Employee Experience Excellence Awards, with two gleaming trophies prominently displayed on a table.
Workplace

Medical Solutions Wins Dual Honors at 2026 Employee Experience Awards

Medical Solutions has been recognized with two significant awards at the 2026 Employee Experience Excellence Awards, signaling a strong corporate culture focused on employee recognition and internal collaboration.

Alina Petrov·April 7, 2026
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Insights

The Systems Shift: Why Employee Experience Is Now a Data-Driven Design Problem

Today, leading organizations are treating employee experience as a systems design problem, moving beyond isolated benefits to build integrated, data-driven environments. This systemic approach is a foundational necessity for attracting and retaining talent.

Marcus Ellery·March 31, 2026
Employees in a modern office engaging with interactive holographic displays and personalized digital tools, representing innovative strategies to boost workplace communication and culture beyond traditional emails.
Workplace

Companies Rethink Employee Engagement as Data Shows Emails Go Unread

Recent research shows that one in three employees never clicks on internal company emails, forcing organizations to rethink traditional communication. Companies are now deploying new strategies, including augmented reality and data-driven personalization, to boost engagement and workplace culture.

Marcus Ellery·March 30, 2026