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Marcus Ellery

Workplace Analyst

Marcus Ellery is a Workplace Analyst at Career and Company, focusing on workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational psychology. His writing explores the intersection of leadership development, remote work strategies, and diversity and inclusion. By analyzing HR technology and organizational dynamics, Marcus provides readers with actionable insights to help them thrive in the modern office. He approaches each story with a focus on delivering practical tools and data-driven perspectives for professional growth.

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workplace cultureemployee engagementorganizational psychologyHR technologyleadership developmentremote workdiversity and inclusion

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Latest Articles

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Hiring

Top 10 Innovative Staffing Strategies for 2026

In 2026, the median time-to-fill for nonexecutive positions plummeted to just 39 calendar days, according to SHRM .

Sep 20, 2026 · 5 min read

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Workplace

What Truly Boosts Employee Well-being and Culture

At Advanced Window Systems, LLC, employees do not just sell products; they feel a profound connection to their community.

Sep 19, 2026 · 3 min read

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Insights

Top 10 Personalized Employee Benefits and Perks for 2026

During the pandemic, only one in five employees who felt poorly supported by their employer were less likely to leave their job, a stark contrast to nearly half of those who reported receiving good or

Sep 18, 2026 · 7 min read

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Workplace

Understanding Workplace Conflict Dynamics and Resolution

Over a three-year period, 1,493 workers sought hospital services for work-related stress and harassment directly linked to unresolved workplace conflicts, according to conflicts in the workplace, nega

Sep 17, 2026 · 4 min read

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Insights

Virginia's Fall 2026 Labor Market: Job Losses Amid Growth

Virginia's economy is projected to shed approximately 18,050 jobs in 2026, even as the state anticipates a 10.

Sep 17, 2026 · 3 min read

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Workplace

Ridgewood Physical Therapy Group Earns NJBIZ Best Workplaces Honor

For the third consecutive year, Ridgewood Physical Therapy Group has been named one of NJBIZ 's Best Workplaces in 2026.

Sep 16, 2026 · 2 min read

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Workplace

Companies Mistake Employee Anxiety for High Performance, Fueling Burnout

Many companies in 2026 actively seek 'resilient' employees.

Sep 14, 2026 · 3 min read

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Workplace

Inclusive Culture Drives Employee Growth in Hospitality

Nearly all failures in the hospitality sector can be traced back to a single, preventable cause: the inability to foster employee development and growth, according to InsiderPH .

Sep 14, 2026 · 3 min read

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Insights

Employee benefit expectations for 2026 embrace personalized, non-traditional perks

Employer-sponsored AI tool subscriptions surged by 17 percentage points in a single year, now reaching a third of all companies.

Sep 14, 2026 · 5 min read

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Workplace

Top 7 Inclusive Hybrid Work Culture Strategies for Leaders

Despite hybrid work promising better work-life balance and wider talent pools, remote employees in these setups often feel isolated and excluded from critical in-office decisions.

Sep 14, 2026 · 7 min read

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Workplace

SHRM reveals employee experience is top HR priority for 2026

For the first time in a decade, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has declared "employee experience" its top HR priority for 2026.

Sep 13, 2026 · 4 min read

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Workplace

Essential Skills for the AI and Automation Workplace

Three-quarters of businesses surveyed are already using AI in some form, yet half of London's businesses report their workforce lacks the necessary skills to effectively leverage it, according to the

Sep 13, 2026 · 5 min read

Irish workers contemplating new career paths amidst the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the modern workplace.
Insights

Irish Workers Eye New Careers Amidst AI's Workplace Revolution

Nearly half of all Irish workers, 47%, are now considering entirely new career paths, directly attributing this seismic shift to the rise of artificial intelligence, according to a Microsoft Ireland s

Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min read

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Workplace

What Are Workplace Safety Practices and Regulations?

If an employee files a complaint, OSHA prioritizes that inspection above referrals from other agencies or media tips, according to OSHA Education Center .

Sep 12, 2026 · 3 min read

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Insights

Top 10 HR Metrics for Employee Engagement and Talent Management in 2026

Global employee engagement plummeted to 20% in 2025, its lowest since 2020, even as nearly two-thirds of employers reported annual turnover rates exceeding 10%, according to Lifehealth .

Sep 12, 2026 · 7 min read

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Workplace

What is Psychological Safety and Why It Matters for Your Team's Success

Only 47% of employees globally describe their workplaces as psychologically safe and healthy, according to frontiersin .

Sep 11, 2026 · 4 min read

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Workplace

Award-Winning Workplace Qualities for Employee Engagement

Mancal Corporation achieved an 87% employee satisfaction rating, demonstrating that specific, actionable strategies, not just general goodwill, drive top-tier workplace engagement in Canada.

Sep 11, 2026 · 3 min read

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Insights

Dedicated communicators face burnout challenges in 2026

Despite reporting $1.

Sep 10, 2026 · 2 min read

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Workplace

Cydcor Named Best Place to Work in Los Angeles for 2026

For an astonishing 14th time, Cydcor has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles for 2026, a testament to its enduring employee-first philosophy.

Sep 10, 2026 · 3 min read

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Insights

Why Employees Want Perks Over Pay Raises in 2026

70% of employees under 35 would choose flexible work hours over a 10% salary increase, according to Global Workforce Survey 2023.

Sep 10, 2026 · 4 min read