Workplace
Insights into workplace trends, employee relations, and creating a positive work environment.
Sioux Falls companies earn Inc. Best Workplaces distinction
Two companies from Sioux Falls, a city of just under 200,000, have been named among Inc.
Inc. 5000 Recognizes America's Fastest Growing Private Companies
The median three-year revenue growth rate for companies on the 2023 Inc.
San Carlo Named to Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
San Carlo, a global group with 1,500 employees, celebrated 94 internal promotions in the past year.
AI reshapes workplace culture, with mixed impact on engagement
Only 31% of employees feel actively engaged at work, according to Fisherphillips .
New Trends in Employee Well-being and Company Culture
Sheetz, a convenience store chain, now offers free medical teams, fitness trainers, and physical therapy staff at three 'Shwellness Centers' for its employees.
Federal worker engagement declines after 2025 reforms, Gallup finds
The percentage of federal employees classified as 'thriving' plummeted from 58% in 2024 to just 48% in 2025, according to Govexec .
Employee engagement: Conflicting reports on decline and rise
While one major report claims global employee engagement surged to a five-year high of 64.
Indian Firms See Four-Year Low in Employee Engagement
In 2025, only 23% of employees in India reported being engaged in their jobs, marking a four-year low, according to Gallup .
Quiet quitting trends India employee engagement reverses progress
After reaching a record high of 23 percent fully engaged workers in 2023, India's employee engagement plummeted to just 15 percent by 2025, according to ADP Research .
KVH Named Among Washington's Top 10 Best Workplaces
Unlike many corporate accolades, Klickitat Valley Health's recognition as one of Washington's Top 10 Best Places to Work came directly from its own employees via confidential surveys.
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.
2026 Best Places to Work: Conflicting Details Emerge
Bright Horizons, a provider of early education and childcare, announced its recognition as a 2026 'Best Place to Work' by the Boston Business Journal.
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.
MSI's Christopher Courneen Joins SHRM Executive Council
Christopher Courneen, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at M S International, Inc.
AdvantageClubai: The algorithmic management of workplace culture
An AI assistant named ADVA now actively nudges employees to participate in recognition programs, signaling a new era where workplace culture is increasingly managed by algorithms.
AdvantageClubai boosts employee engagement with new AI strategy
AdvantageClubai recently announced its AI-powered platform boosted 'workplace joy scores' by an average of 28% across pilot programs, a metric some experts call both revolutionary and potentially prob
Companies Face Retention Crisis as Pay Trumps Appreciation
Seventy percent of employees would consider changing jobs for a 10% pay raise, even with existing non-monetary recognition, according to the Gallup 2023 Workforce Report .
WillScot Holdings Earns Great Place to Work Certification for Fourth Year
WillScot Holdings just earned its fourth consecutive "Great Place to Work" certification, a testament to its employee culture, even as analysts flag concerns about its ability to cover interest paymen
Progressive Ranks No. 1 on Forbes' Best Employers for Culture
Progressive, a major insurance company, now offers six free counseling sessions per year and allows employees to use their chosen name in internal systems.
Longevity Health Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification
Longevity Health secured its 'Great Place To Work' certification for 2026, two years ahead of the typical application cycle, according to the Great Place To Work Institute.
Evolving Paid Leave Laws Challenge Employers
Starting January 1, 2026, Colorado will offer 12 additional weeks of paid leave specifically for parents with infants in the NICU, a benefit separate from standard bonding leave, according to Parentol
Longevity Health Aims for Great Place To Work Certification
Longevity Health has committed 15% of its 2024 R&D budget directly to employee wellness programs, aiming for the Great Place To Work certification by 2026.
Employee disengagement fuels disconnection, hurting productivity
More than half of employees, about 53%, are either passively or actively disengaged, contributing to an estimated $8-9 trillion loss in global productivity annually, according to ET HRSEA .
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,
2026 Rubber News Best Places to Work Contest Registration Now Open
While some 'Best Places to Work' awards require no financial investment, others demand significant employee survey participation, creating a complex landscape for companies seeking recognition.
First Internet Bank Prepares for USA TODAY Top Workplace Award
The 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace criteria now mandate a 15% year-over-year increase in employee satisfaction for eligibility, a benchmark First Internet Bank has already begun tracking with a new $2 m
USA TODAY Top Workplaces Awards Honors Top Employee Environments
For the second year running, mortgage companies, insurance firms, and a CPA firm dominate the top five spots on USA TODAY's 2026 Top Workplaces list.
Workforce Development Inc. Names 2026 Best Workplaces in Southeast Minnesota
For the fourth consecutive year, Olmsted County secured a top-five spot in the large employer category for 2026, earning recognition as one of Southeast Minnesota's Best Places to Work.
Ultimate Medical Academy Earns Top Workplaces Award
Employees at Ultimate Medical Academy, a vocational school, rated their workplace highly enough to earn three distinct 2024 Top Workplaces awards for appreciation, wellbeing, and professional developm
Global Employee Engagement Hits Lowest Since 2020 Amid Trust Gaps
Global employee engagement declined for the second consecutive year in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 2020, costing the global economy approximately $10 trillion annually, according to Gallup .