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Workplace

Insights into workplace trends, employee relations, and creating a positive work environment.

Diverse employees and manager in a positive meeting, discussing engagement and retention strategies in a modern office.

Why Stay Interviews Matter for Future Employee Engagement

Replacing a single employee costs organizations from one-half to two times their annual salary.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 21· 3 min
A manager inspiring their diverse team, illustrating the Pygmalion effect's positive impact on employee performance and engagement in a modern workplace.

What Is the Pygmalion Effect in Leadership and Employee Performance?

Teacher expectations of a pre-schooler's ability robustly predicted that child's high school GPA, according to American Progress .

Marcus Ellery· Apr 19· 4 min
Diverse professionals collaborating effectively in a hybrid work environment, showcasing connection and inclusivity between in-person and remote team members.

How to Build Sustainable Empathy in Hybrid Workplaces

A recent study found that companies with high empathy scores experienced 50% lower employee turnover rates in hybrid settings compared to their less empathetic counterparts (Empathy Institute, 2023).

Marcus Ellery· Apr 19· 4 min
Diverse team collaborating effectively in a bright, modern office, symbolizing strong organizational trust and a positive work environment.

What is Organizational Trust and How Do We Build It at Scale?

A staggering 75 percent of all employee departures are preventable, revealing a massive, often-missed opportunity for organizations to retain talent.

Alina Petrov· Apr 16· 4 min
Young professionals collaborating in a modern office, with one person demonstrating empathetic and relational leadership.

Why Gen Z Avoids Management: Relational Leadership as a Solution

A striking 57% of Gen Z professionals are intentionally steering clear of management positions, signaling a profound shift in career aspirations.

Alina Petrov· Apr 15· 3 min
An employee on a manufacturing floor uses augmented reality smart glasses, seeing digital instructions overlaid on machinery, demonstrating enhanced precision and efficient on-the-job training.

A Practical Guide to Launching an Augmented Reality Training Program

Augmented reality (AR) enhances employee training by overlaying digital information onto the real world, leading to faster onboarding, fewer errors, and improved knowledge retention. This guide outlines the key benefits of AR for employee development and provides a practical checklist for launching a successful AR training pilot program.

Marcus Ellery· Mar 30· 4 min
A diverse team collaborating openly in a modern office, demonstrating trust and psychological safety through shared ideas and confident interactions.

Fostering Psychological Safety: A Guide for Workplace Performance and Innovation

Psychological safety in the workplace is essential for team performance and innovation, allowing individuals to express ideas and admit mistakes without fear. Leaders can foster this environment by celebrating learning, leading by example, and encouraging open communication.

Marcus Ellery· Mar 30· 4 min
Young, ambitious Gen Z professionals confidently walking towards a skyscraper, symbolizing their drive for career success and redefining work-life balance.

Re-evaluating career purpose? Gen Z's ambition redefines work-life balance and employer values.

In 2026, a striking 93% of surveyed interns aspire to C-suite or senior executive roles, signaling a potent resurgence of career-first ambition among the incoming workforce, according to Fortune .

Alina Petrov· Sep 10· 2 min
Diverse team collaborating in a modern office, showcasing innovation and growth through a culture add approach.

Prioritizing culture add over culture fit unlocks diversity and growth in 2026.

At Spotify, internal hiring surged from 20% to over 40% of open jobs by 2025.

Marcus Ellery· Sep 7· 2 min
A diverse team of employees collaborating happily in a warm, family-like office environment, symbolizing a strong company culture.

Family-First Workplaces Outperform Competitors, Driving Business Growth.

During the tumultuous pandemic year of 2021, nearly 90% of family-owned businesses kept all their employees, while 80% simultaneously saw their revenues grow, according to Family Enterprise USA .

Marcus Ellery· Jun 21· 2 min