Workplace Culture
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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 .
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).
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.
AI is making employees more disconnected, but these strategies can fix it.
Disengaged employees cost companies trillions, a financial drain that underscores the urgent need for more effective strategies than those currently in widespread use.
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
AI Fuels Workplace Excellence: Employee Recognition and Growth Soar
In a surprising shift, 75% of workers now report that artificial intelligence (AI) increases their confidence at work, marking a new era where technology, not just human managers, is a primary driver
US Senate Federal Credit Union Earns 2026 Top Workplaces Award
The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union, a $1.6 billion institution, earned a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award, recognized nationally for Strong Values and Work-Life Balance ( Bdtonline , Ussfcu ). Th
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.
Workforce Development Inc. names 2026 Best Places to Work Southeast Minnesota
For the fourth consecutive year, Olmsted County has been recognized as one of Southeast Minnesota's Best Places to Work.
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.
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.
Aledade Named a USA Today Top Workplace for 2026
With over 1,600 employees providing confidential feedback, Aledade has earned a 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces award.
Pompeian and Other Companies Recognized as 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces
Pompeian and a diverse group of U.S. companies have been honored as 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces, an award based on direct employee feedback. This recognition highlights organizations excelling in creating positive, people-first work environments.
USA Today Announces 2026 Top Workplaces Award Winners
The official list of the 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Awards was released, highlighting organizations like Aledade that are setting new standards for employee satisfaction and people-first cultures based on direct feedback from their workforce.