Workplace Culture

11 articles

Diverse employees smiling and collaborating in a modern, sunlit office, symbolizing a positive and award-winning workplace culture.
Workplace

Companies Earn Best Places to Work Awards for Strong Workplace Cultures

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co.

Marcus Ellery·May 18, 2026
Diverse team of employees collaborating happily in a modern, sunlit office, symbolizing a positive workplace culture.
Workplace

Great Workplace Culture: A Strong Defense Against 2026 Turnover

In 2013, a company found only 51% of its team agreed with its training and development efforts; by 2014, after targeted improvements, that figure soared to 79%, according to bestcompaniesgroup .

Marcus Ellery·May 15, 2026
Diverse employees in a dimly lit office showing signs of disengagement and apathy, reflecting widespread organizational issues impacting morale.
Workplace

Organizational issues drive widespread employee engagement decline across regions

In the U.S., employee engagement has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, with only 31% of the workforce feeling truly connected to their jobs in 2024, according to Gallup . This decline in employe

Marcus Ellery·May 14, 2026
Disengaged employees in a somber office environment with a downward trend graph, highlighting the urgent need for organizational change in 2026.
Workplace

Employee Engagement Plummets: Urgent Organizational Change Needed in 2026

Global employee engagement plummeted to a mere 20% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of decline from a peak of 23% in 2022, according to Gallup .

Marcus Ellery·May 14, 2026
A dejected manager and employees in a dimly lit office, symbolizing declining morale and failed engagement strategies.
Workplace

Manager Morale Declines Amidst Failing Engagement Strategies

Employee engagement in India has plummeted to a four-year low, with only 23% of the workforce engaged, costing the economy an estimated $351 billion annually in lost productivity, according to...

Marcus Ellery·May 13, 2026
How HR Leaders Use Brooklyn Dicent to Boost Employee Engagement and Retention
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How HR Leaders Use Brooklyn Dicent to Boost Employee Engagement and Retention

U.S. employee engagement has plummeted to a 10-year low, costing companies millions annually due to burnout and turnover. HR leaders are turning to specialists like keynote speaker Brooklyn Dicent to provide practical frameworks to reverse burnout and cultivate a thriving workplace.

Alina Petrov·May 12, 2026
Diverse employees collaborating in a bright, modern office, demonstrating a positive and productive workplace culture focused on human-centric HR.
Workplace

What is a Human-Centric HR Approach for Employee Retention in 2026?

Global employee engagement plummeted to just 20% in 2025, marking the lowest level since 2020, according to Gallup.

Marcus Ellery·May 11, 2026
Employees in a dark, oppressive office setting are afraid to speak up, highlighting the crushing impact of fear on workplace engagement.
Workplace

Employee fear of speaking up is crushing workplace engagement

Many federal workers in 2026 chose to skip their own annual award show, fearing potential retribution for attending.

Marcus Ellery·May 8, 2026
Diverse employees in a modern office setting appear disengaged and hesitant to speak, reflecting a 10-year low in US employee engagement.
Workplace

US employee engagement hits 10-year low amid fear to speak up

Sixty-four percent of employees now consider themselves 'quiet quitters,' with remote workers leading the trend at 81%.

Marcus Ellery·May 8, 2026
Diverse young professionals in a modern office, actively participating in a supportive and open discussion, demonstrating psychological safety.
Workplace

What is psychological safety and why do young workers demand it?

A recent survey found that 75% of Gen Z employees would consider leaving a job if they felt unable to voice concerns or make mistakes without fear of reprisal, even if compensation was competitive.

Marcus Ellery·May 7, 2026
Exhausted employees in a modern office with a 'Best Places to Work' award trophy casting a shadow, symbolizing the hidden costs of such accolades.
Hiring

Best Places to Work Awards: Why They're Hurting Retention and Your Employer Brand

Despite being celebrated on prestigious "Best Places to Work" lists, employees at these highly-rated companies often report feeling exhausted and overwhelmed due to relentless work demands, according

Nathaniel Brooks·May 6, 2026