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Workplace

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

Diverse employees collaborating in a bright, modern office, symbolizing Longevity Health's commitment to employee wellness and a positive workplace culture.

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.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 21· 3 min
A single dejected employee working alone in a dimly lit office, symbolizing widespread employee disengagement and its impact on productivity.

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 .

Marcus Ellery· Apr 19· 3 min
A modern HR office showcasing Alight's Leave Planner interface on a digital dashboard, symbolizing streamlined benefits administration and efficient team collaboration.

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,

Marcus Ellery· Apr 18· 3 min
Diverse team of employees collaborating happily in a modern, sunlit office, symbolizing a 'Best Places to Work' environment.

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.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 17· 3 min
First Internet Bank employees collaborating with an AI feedback platform in a modern office, highlighting employee satisfaction and innovation.

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

Marcus Ellery· Apr 16· 3 min
Diverse employees collaborating happily in a bright, modern office, celebrating a top workplace award.

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.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 14· 3 min
Diverse group of smiling professionals celebrating receiving the 2026 Best Workplaces award in Southeast Minnesota.

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.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 14· 3 min
Employees at Ultimate Medical Academy celebrating their three 2024 Top Workplaces Awards for appreciation, wellbeing, and professional development.

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

Marcus Ellery· Apr 13· 3 min
Disengaged employees in a modern office setting, symbolizing the global decline in employee engagement and its economic consequences.

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 .

Marcus Ellery· Apr 11· 5 min
A diverse group of smiling employees celebrating in a modern office, recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2026.

USA Today Recognizes 1,661 Organizations as Top Workplaces

Out of 2,375 organizations surveyed, only 1,661 earned the prestigious USA TODAY Top Workplaces recognition in 2026.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 11· 3 min
Diverse employees learning and collaborating in a modern office, symbolizing skill development, growth, and the enablement shift in employee benefits.

The Enablement Shift: Reshaping Employee Benefits for a Skills-Driven Workforce

Employee benefits are transforming, moving beyond simple engagement to actively enable employees with skills and growth opportunities. This shift redefines corporate benefits as strategic investments in human capital.

Alina Petrov· Apr 8· 6 min
Diverse employees celebrating a Top Workplaces award in a modern office, symbolizing strong employee experience and recognition in North American companies.

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· Apr 8· 4 min
Diverse employees celebrating in a modern office, with one employee receiving an award, symbolizing positive feedback and a thriving workplace culture.

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.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 6· 4 min
Diverse employees smiling and collaborating in a modern, sunlit office, symbolizing a positive and recognized top workplace environment at Kohler Credit Union.

Kohler Credit Union Recognized as a Top Workplace in Wisconsin

Kohler Credit Union has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Wisconsin, an honor that underscores its commitment to a positive workplace culture and high employee satisfaction.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 5· 3 min
Diverse employees happily collaborating in a modern, sunlit Vermont office, celebrating a "Best Places to Work" award, symbolizing a positive and recognized workplace.

VermontBiz Names 65 Companies to Best Places to Work 2026 List

VermontBiz and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce have named 65 companies to the 2026 Best Places to Work in Vermont list, with top honors awarded based on employee feedback in a competitive labor market.

Alina Petrov· Apr 4· 4 min
A diverse team collaborates in a modern office, surrounded by subtle AI interfaces and data visualizations, symbolizing the complex impact of artificial intelligence on workplace engagement and productivity.

Beyond the Hype: How AI Is Reshaping Workplace Engagement and Productivity

The proliferation of AI tools is creating a workplace paradox: as technology promises unprecedented efficiency, employee engagement is plummeting and leaders distrust their own data.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 4· 6 min
Diverse BZI team members celebrating their seven Top Workplaces awards in a modern office, symbolizing strong company culture and employee recognition.

BZI Wins Seven Workplace Excellence and Culture Awards

BZI has won seven 2026 Top Workplaces awards for its company culture, joining a growing list of organizations being recognized for their commitment to employee well-being and professional development.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 2· 4 min
Diverse employees thriving in a modern office, symbolizing a shift in workplace culture awards towards genuine employee well-being and mental health support.

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.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 2· 6 min
A diverse group of engaged employees in a modern office setting, subtly contemplating their career paths, symbolizing the disconnect between engagement and job retention.

New Data Shows Engaged Employees Still Plan to Quit Jobs

New data suggests employee engagement is no longer a reliable predictor of retention. Even highly engaged workers are now planning to leave their jobs, signaling a major shift in workplace dynamics.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 2· 4 min
Diverse professionals in a modern office, some looking at screens, others exchanging glances, reflecting the internal conflict of engaged employees contemplating new job opportunities despite high engagement.

New Study Shows Engaged Employees Increasingly Plan to Leave Jobs

New research indicates a significant decoupling between employee engagement and retention, with nearly half of engaged workers planning to seek new jobs. This trend forces organizations to re-evaluate what truly keeps employees loyal.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 1· 4 min
Diverse employees happily gather in a bright, modern office kitchen, enjoying food, symbolizing the growing trend of food as a key workplace benefit for retention and satisfaction.

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.

Marcus Ellery· Apr 1· 7 min
A diverse group of professionals in a modern office, some engaged in work while others appear contemplative, subtly hinting at underlying job search intentions despite high engagement levels in the UK workforce.

New Research Finds UK Workers Engaged But Nearly Half Plan to Leave

A new report from Firstup shows that despite high engagement levels, nearly half of UK workers intend to seek new employment within the next year, challenging traditional views on workforce stability.

Marcus Ellery· Mar 31· 3 min
Diverse employees in a modern office, some collaborating, others working individually, with subtle data overlays, symbolizing companies addressing low employee engagement and scrutinizing workplace culture for improved productivity.

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.

Alina Petrov· Mar 31· 3 min
Scientists in a modern lab collaborating with a manager, showing high engagement and productivity, with advanced equipment and data displays in the background.

Reports Show Employee Engagement Strategies Boost Lab Productivity

New reports show that targeted employee engagement strategies can significantly boost lab productivity. The focus is shifting toward manager behavior and intentional culture-building to combat widespread employee disengagement.

Alina Petrov· Mar 31· 3 min
Diverse employees in a modern office, some disengaged, symbolizing the disconnected workforce and its financial impact.

The $438 Billion Problem: Reimagining Employee Engagement for a Disconnected Workforce

With U.S. employee engagement at a 10-year low, a new report reveals the staggering $438 billion annual cost of a disconnected workforce.

Marcus Ellery· Mar 30· 8 min
Diverse employees in a modern office, some looking disengaged at computers, others in quiet meeting rooms, symbolizing declining employee engagement and shifting workplace culture.

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.

Marcus Ellery· Mar 30· 4 min
A diverse team of employees collaborating positively in a modern, well-lit office, demonstrating psychological safety and trust.

Top 6 Psychologically Safe Workplace Strategies for 2026

Organizations would realize a 27% reduction in turnover by moving the ratio of employees who strongly agree their opinions count from three in 10 to six in 10, according to Quantum Workplace .

Alina Petrov· Jun 22· 5 min
Diverse team of professionals collaborating happily in a bright, modern office, showcasing a healthy and successful workplace culture.

Top 9 Elements of Healthy Workplace Culture for Business Success

Companies with strong organizational cultures have seen their net profits increase by an astounding 85% over just five years, according to Stories From Hilton .

Alina Petrov· Jun 21· 8 min
Diverse Gen Z employees collaborating and innovating in a modern, sunlit office environment, showcasing teamwork and forward-thinking.

Strategies for Managing Gen Z Employees

More than half of young professionals have delayed major life decisions—like buying a home or starting a family—due to financial situations, according to Deloitte .

Marcus Ellery· Jun 20· 7 min
Diverse HR professionals in Ghana collaborating on strategies, discussing global metrics and legal compliance symbols on a holographic display.

Critical HR Challenges in 2026 and Solutions

In Ghana, the CIHRM Act 2020 (Act 1020) now legally mandates that all HR practitioners, consultants, and firms must be registered and certified to operate.

Marcus Ellery· Jun 18· 5 min