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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...
With Financial Literacy Declining, Is Leo Mann Publishing an Essential Employee Benefit for 2026?
With financial literacy declining and employee stress rising, innovative companies are seeking foundational tools beyond digital perks. Leo Mann Publishing's "Don't Sign That" offers a tangible guide to empower employees with critical contract literacy, addressing a significant knowledge gap as a vital employee benefit.
What is Skills-Based Hiring and How Does It Work for Companies?
By 2025, 85% of employers will be using skills-based hiring, a dramatic shift driven by the fact that 53% have already ditched degree requirements, according to TestGorilla .
Alight Launches Planner to Simplify Leave, Boosting 2026 HR Trends
Nearly two-thirds of employers in 2026 struggle with the complex challenge of managing multiple benefit carriers, a significant administrative burden leading to inefficiencies and employee confusion,
What Is the Great Resignation and How Has It Impacted Work?
The Great Resignation, which began in 2021, saw record numbers of employees quit their jobs. Understand the causes and lasting impact of this transformative workplace trend.
Employee Feedback Cements Top Workplace Awards, Spotlighting Recognition's Impact
Recent 'Best Workplace' awards are increasingly determined by direct employee feedback, highlighting a fundamental shift where strategic employee recognition is no longer a perk, but a core component of business success.
Organizations Invest in Next Generation Leadership Development Amid Pipeline Concerns
Organizations are actively investing in next-generation leadership development programs to combat a shrinking talent pipeline and meet evolving strategic demands. Initiatives like the WOC AI Leadership Academy and Elevate Africa Fellowship are cultivating future executives.
Organizations Face Leadership Gap as Executive Turnover Accelerates
Organizations are grappling with a significant leadership gap, marked by accelerating executive turnover and a lack of confidence in newly appointed leaders. This challenge creates operational hurdles and demands proactive strategies for development and retention.
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.
What Is Quiet Hiring and How Does It Differ From Traditional Hiring?
Quiet hiring is an emerging talent strategy where organizations fulfill critical needs by reassigning, upskilling, or expanding the roles of current employees rather than recruiting externally. This approach helps companies adapt quickly to market demands and offers employees new growth opportunities.
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.
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.
Companies Examine Workplace Culture Amid Low Employee Engagement Reports
A recent report reveals historically low global employee engagement, prompting companies to scrutinize workplace culture. This trend has significant financial consequences, impacting productivity and retention.
Top 5 Strategies Companies Use to Attract Gen Z Talent
Attracting Gen Z talent requires innovative approaches beyond traditional perks. This guide outlines five key strategies companies are employing to engage and develop younger employees effectively.
Beyond the Badge: Are 'Top Workplace' Awards Creating Unsustainable Employee Expectations?
The relentless pursuit of 'top workplace' status is creating unsustainable employee expectations, eroding essential work boundaries. A recent viral debate over weekend work highlights a widespread organizational pathology.
New Data Reveals Declining Employee Engagement Amid Shifting Workplace Culture
Recent analyses reveal a significant decline in job satisfaction among American workers, especially younger employees. Companies face challenges with rising office utilization and persistent communication issues.