Company Culture

21 articles

Diverse job candidates in a modern office interview, with one candidate exuding a positive and collaborative attitude, highlighting the importance of attitude in hiring.
Hiring

What is recruiting for attitude, and why does it matter?

A staggering 46% of all new hires will fail within their first 18 months, leading to significant financial and operational setbacks for organizations across industries, according to LeadershipIQ .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 19, 2026
Diverse team of employees happily collaborating in a bright, modern office, embodying the characteristics of a top-loved workplace in 2026.
Workplace

Top 8 Characteristics of Most Loved Workplaces in 2026

In 2026 alone, 1,661 organizations were recognized as top workplaces based on employee feedback, demonstrating a significant shift towards public validation of employer quality.

Marcus Ellery·April 18, 2026
Diverse team of employees collaborating happily in a modern, sunlit office, symbolizing a 'Best Places to Work' environment.
Workplace

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·April 17, 2026
Diverse team collaborating effectively in a bright, modern office, symbolizing strong organizational trust and a positive work environment.
Workplace

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·April 16, 2026
Employees looking disengaged in an office, with a glitching screen showing low engagement metrics, highlighting the ineffectiveness of recognition platforms.
Insights

Employee Recognition Platforms Face Hurdles to Boosting Engagement

Only 31% of employees rate their organization's recognition programs as effective, with many relying on outdated models, according to Vantage Circle.

Marcus Ellery·April 16, 2026
A lone office worker illuminated by a laptop screen late at night, surrounded by scattered papers, symbolizing the hidden costs of overwork on innovation and speed.
Workplace

Company culture's hidden costs threaten innovation and speed in 2026.

Despite the widespread belief that relentless overwork is the price of innovation, one highly productive researcher consistently receives top teaching evaluations and significant professional recognit

Alina Petrov·April 16, 2026
Futuristic office with holographic employee recognition messages, showcasing innovative HR tech for appreciation and engagement.
Insights

Emerging HR Techs for Employee Recognition & Retention

In just a few months, one company using Donut Shoutouts logged over 3,000 employee recognitions, demonstrating a new era of effortless, high-volume appreciation.

Marcus Ellery·April 16, 2026
Diverse group of employees celebrating earning USA TODAY Top Workplaces honors with awards and confetti.
Workplace

1,661 Organizations Earn 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Honors

For the sixth consecutive year, AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been named a USA TODAY Top Workplace, ranking number seven in its size category.

Marcus Ellery·April 15, 2026
Young professionals collaborating in a modern office, with one person demonstrating empathetic and relational leadership.
Workplace

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·April 15, 2026
Employees participating in diverse well-being activities like yoga, nutrition consultations, and fitness training in a modern office setting.
Workplace

2026 Holistic Well-being Strategies Boost Productivity Beyond Surveys

Sheetz, the convenience store chain, now operates three 'Shwellness Centers' offering free medical care, fitness training, and dietetics to its employees and their families.

Alina Petrov·April 15, 2026
Diverse employees collaborating happily in a bright, modern office, celebrating a top workplace award.
Workplace

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·April 14, 2026
Diverse team of employees engaged in collaborative work and professional development activities in a modern office setting.
Hiring

What are workforce development programs for company culture and advancement?

Companies experience a 17 percent increase in productivity and a 21 percent boost in profitability when employees receive targeted training, according to HBS Online .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 14, 2026
Employees at Ultimate Medical Academy celebrating their three 2024 Top Workplaces Awards for appreciation, wellbeing, and professional development.
Workplace

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·April 13, 2026
Diverse new hires participating in an engaging and supportive onboarding session led by a mentor, fostering collaboration and growth.
Hiring

How to Improve New Hire Onboarding for Better Retention

On average, new hires are given 54 onboarding tasks to complete, a substantial administrative load that often lacks sustained support through the critical, year-long integration process.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 13, 2026
Diverse employees collaborating in a bright office, symbolizing increased retention and wealth through employee ownership.
Workplace

Employee ownership models boost retention, offering a path to equitable wealth.

In 2023, companies operating under Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) reported voluntary quit rates approximately one-third of the national average, according to the NCEO .

Alina Petrov·April 13, 2026
A solitary figure sits at a desk in a dark office, illuminated by a single lamp, symbolizing the overlooked problem of employee disengagement.
Insights

Quiet Quitting: Not the Real Disconnection Problem

Less than 2% of employees fit the description of 'quiet quitting' based on Culture Amp's global data set covering the last 12 months.

Marcus Ellery·April 12, 2026
A split image contrasting a focused, quietly ambitious employee with the chaotic noise of media narratives surrounding the quiet quitting myth.
Insights

Quiet Ambition vs. The Quiet Quitting Myth

Less than 2% of employees actually fit the description of 'quiet quitting' based on Culture Amp's extensive data.

Marcus Ellery·April 12, 2026
Diverse employees celebrating in a bright office, holding 'Top Workplace' awards and banners, signifying a successful and positive work environment.
Insights

USA Today Recognizes 1,661 Organizations as Top Workplaces

Out of 2,375 organizations surveyed for the 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces awards, only 1,661 ultimately earned recognition.

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

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·April 11, 2026
Diverse professionals working flexibly in modern, comfortable, and inspiring environments, showcasing the shift away from traditional office settings.
Personal Growth

The 9-to-5 workday is dead. Flexible work is the new employee imperative.

At 6 AM in 2026, 40% of people online already review emails for the day's priorities, according to Microsoft .

Victor Huang·April 10, 2026
A diverse group of smiling startup employees celebrating in a modern office, high-fiving in front of a screen displaying 'Forbes Best Startup Employers 2026', symbolizing recognition and success.
Entrepreneurship

Forbes Names America's Best Startup Employers for 2026

Forbes has released its 2026 list of America's Best Startup Employers, recognizing Indiana-based Ossium Health. This annual ranking highlights top-performing companies excelling in culture and growth.

Jenna Wallace·April 10, 2026