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Workplace

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

Diverse teams collaborating enthusiastically in modern, sunlit offices of leading New Jersey healthcare and pharmaceutical companies.

Early Leaders Emerge in 2026 Employer Rankings

In New Jersey, two companies, Hackensack Meridian Health and Insmed, have already been named top places to work for 2026, signaling an early wave of employer recognition that highlights specific local

Alina Petrov· Aug 23· 4 min
Diverse and happy employees collaborating in a bright, modern office at Client Command Atlanta, celebrating their 'Best Place to Work' award.

Client Command Atlanta named best place to work

Last year, Client Command saw a 95% employee retention rate, a figure nearly double the industry average, directly after being named Atlanta's Best Place to Work for the third consecutive year by the

Marcus Ellery· Aug 20· 4 min
Kadan Homecare employees celebrating their 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award in a modern office setting.

Kadan Homecare Earns 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award

Kadan Homecare, an Atlanta-based provider, has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner, a rare feat in the often-strained homecare sector.

Alina Petrov· Aug 18· 3 min
Diverse group of employees celebrating success in a modern, bright New Mexico office, symbolizing a 'Best Places to Work' environment.

Companies Recognized on 'Best Places to Work' Lists

In a single announcement, 43 New Mexico companies were just honored as 2026 Best Places to Work by Albuquerque Business First .

Marcus Ellery· Aug 14· 3 min
Tri Pointe Homes employees proudly display their 2026 PEOPLE Companies That Care award, celebrating their commitment to employees and community.

Tri Pointe Homes Earns 2026 PEOPLE Companies That Care Award

Tri Pointe Homes was named to the 2026 PEOPLE Companies That Care® list, an honor earned by surpassing rigorous benchmarks.

Marcus Ellery· Aug 13· 3 min
An employee faking happiness in a cubicle, symbolizing the hidden professional costs of overt joy and the sabotage of personal workplace happiness.

Why Employees Sabotage Their Own Workplace Happiness

Despite millions spent on 'happiness programs,' a 2023 study found that employees who consistently display high levels of overt happiness are 15% less likely to be promoted within three years compared

Marcus Ellery· Aug 10· 4 min
Employees receiving recognition in a modern office, highlighting the positive impact of appreciation on workplace engagement and morale.

Companies Invest Heavily in Employee Recognition Programs Annually

Despite 67 percent of companies having a formal recognition program, 40 percent of employees find the recognition they receive isn't meaningful, according to HRTech Series .

Marcus Ellery· Aug 6· 3 min
Diverse HR team collaborating in a futuristic office, analyzing AI-driven workforce data on holographic displays, symbolizing the integration of AI in human resources.

DDN Chief People Officer Drives AI Growth in HR Leadership

DDN's Chief People Officer, Jane Doe, recently revealed that 40% of their current job descriptions are projected to require significant AI proficiency within the next two years, a stark increase from

Alina Petrov· Aug 4· 3 min
Robotic arms performing zero-touch provisioning on a network router, with shadowy figures lurking in the background, highlighting security risks.

Zero-touch onboarding automates deployment, poses security risks

Forescout Technologies recently uncovered new vulnerabilities in TP-Link routers that exploit Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) mechanisms.

Marcus Ellery· Aug 3· 3 min
Diverse team collaborating effectively with an empathetic leader, showcasing a positive and productive work environment.

Empathetic leadership boosts employee engagement and retention globally.

Global employee disengagement cost the world economy an estimated $10 trillion in lost productivity in 2025.

Alina Petrov· Aug 3· 3 min
OntarioMD employees celebrating their HRDC Best Places to Work 2026 award in a sunlit, modern office.

OntarioMD earns HRDC Best Places to Work 2026 recognition

OntarioMD achieved an employee satisfaction score of nearly 86 percent, significantly exceeding the 75 percent threshold required for HRD Canada's Best Places to Work 2026 recognition.

Marcus Ellery· Jul 21· 3 min
Split image showing a stressed employee chained to a desk versus a relaxed employee working from a sunlit home office, symbolizing the shift to work-life flexibility.

Work-life flexibility boosts employee satisfaction

Only 60% of employees feel they can take time off without falling behind, a figure that persists even as 87% report their managers respect work-life boundaries, according to Energage .

Marcus Ellery· Jul 21· 4 min
A metaphorical maze of award ribbons and trophies leading to a bright 'Best Place to Work' star, symbolizing the evolving landscape of employer recognition.

The Evolving Landscape of 'Best Places to Work' Awards

In 2026, U.S. News & World Report alone evaluated 3,900 companies across 14 industries for its 'Best Companies to Work For' ratings, joining numerous other publications in releasing extensive lists. T

Marcus Ellery· Jul 15· 3 min
Diverse team of employees collaborating in a modern office, celebrating Ryan's recognition on the 2026 Achievers A-List for workplace culture.

Ryan Named to 2026 Achievers A-List for Workplace Culture

Ryan has officially secured a spot on the prestigious 2026 Achievers A-List Awards.

Marcus Ellery· Jul 7· 3 min
Split image showing a vibrant, collaborative office environment contrasted with a solitary, stressed employee in a dim workspace, symbolizing the gap in mental health support.

Workplace Mental Health Awareness Soars, But Access to Support Lags Behind

One in five Gen Z men (aged 18-26) have taken mental health leave, a rate equal to their female counterparts, according to Fair Play Talks .

Marcus Ellery· Jul 4· 8 min
Employees of Credit Union of Southern California celebrating their 'Top Workplaces USA 2024' award with smiles and a banner in a modern office.

Credit Union of Southern California Earns Top Workplace Award Again

For the third consecutive year, Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) employees anonymously rated their workplace highly enough to earn a national 'Top Workplaces USA 2024' award, defying ind

Alina Petrov· Jul 3· 4 min
Modern single-story apartment homes with attached garages, showcasing Redwood Living Inc.'s unique rental model and market advantages.

Redwood Living Inc. offers unique rental model and strategic market advantages.

Despite a crowded housing market, Redwood Living Inc.

Marcus Ellery· Jul 3· 3 min
Diverse employees collaborating in a modern, supportive office, symbolizing growth and community in top US workplaces.

Best US employee culture lists highlight holistic support for 2026

In 2025, Sutter Health doubled its employee resource groups, leading to a staggering 465% increase in participation.

Marcus Ellery· Jul 1· 3 min
Diverse employees celebrating educational achievements and career growth, symbolizing a company's investment in their future.

Top Workplace Awards Recognize Holistic Employee Investment

Dollywood, a theme park known for its rides, was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2026, not for its entertainment, but for offering 100% free tuition to its employees through the Harschen

Marcus Ellery· Jun 30· 3 min
A split image depicting a stressed father in an office with childcare demands versus a happy father engaged with his family at home, symbolizing the return-to-office conflict.

Fathers voice concerns over return to office childcare demands

72% of working fathers would consider leaving their current job for one with more flexible work options, a stark indicator of the growing tension between corporate return-to-office (RTO) mandates and

Marcus Ellery· Jun 28· 3 min
A confident leader speaking to a disconnected group of employees, symbolizing the gap between leadership's communication confidence and employee engagement.

Low Employee Engagement Persists Despite Leaders' Overstated Communication Confidence

Low employee engagement cost the world economy approximately $10 trillion in lost productivity in 2025, a staggering figure that underscores the severe economic consequences of a disengaged workforce.

Marcus Ellery· Jun 28· 6 min
A diverse group of employees in a bright, modern office interacting joyfully with their pets, showcasing a pet-friendly and productive work environment.

Pets in the Workplace: Boosting Morale and Inspiring Creative Titles

At Mars Pet Nutrition India, employees recently gave their LinkedIn profiles over to 'Chief Barketing Officers' and 'Head of Paw-blic Relations' for a day.

Marcus Ellery· Jun 28· 3 min
A dejected employee in a dimly lit office, symbolizing low worker engagement due to indifferent management.

Managerial Practices Drive Worker Engagement to Decade Low

Just 14% of employees in Singapore were engaged in 2025, a stark indicator of a global crisis in worker satisfaction driven by managerial shortcomings.

Marcus Ellery· Jun 23· 3 min
Hitachi Federal employees collaborating happily in a modern D.C. office, with the city skyline visible, representing a top workplace environment.

Hitachi Federal named 2026 Top Workplace in D.C.

Hitachi Federal, a major government contractor, just earned a 2026 Top Workplace award from WTOP News.

Marcus Ellery· Jun 19· 3 min
Diverse employees collaborating happily in a sunlit, modern office, representing USA TODAY's Top Workplaces.

USA TODAY Recognizes 1661 Top Inspiring Workplaces Across North America

For the second year running, mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Fairway Home Mortgage, alongside insurance leader Progressive, have secured spots among the USA TODAY Top Workplaces for 2026, signaling a s

Marcus Ellery· Jun 18· 3 min
South Carolina skyline at sunset with professionals celebrating, symbolizing the announcement of provisional Best Places to Work.

SCBIZ Announces 95 Provisional Best Places to Work in SC

Ninety-five companies across South Carolina have been provisionally named to the 2026 Best Places to Work list, setting the stage for a competitive reveal of final rankings on August 24.

Marcus Ellery· Jun 18· 3 min
Diverse employees collaborating happily in a modern, sunlit office, showcasing a positive and engaged workplace culture focused on retention.

Retention strategies to boost employee satisfaction by 2026

A staggering 89% of Gen Z workers demand a sense of purpose for job satisfaction, according to Predictive Index .

Marcus Ellery· Jun 17· 4 min
A stylized human brain with a glowing switch in the prefrontal cortex, representing the discovery of a habit control center.

New study reveals brain's habit switch for cognitive health

In a surprising discovery, scientists found a tiny region in the brain's prefrontal cortex acts like an on-off switch for learned behaviors.

Alina Petrov· Jun 12· 4 min
Diverse team of happy employees working together in a bright, modern office, celebrating Clearwater Living's Great Place to Work certification.

Clearwater Living Earns Prestigious Great Place to Work Certification

For the seventh consecutive year, Clearwater Living has earned its 'Great Place to Work' certification, marking its consistent workplace excellence in 2026.

Marcus Ellery· Jun 10· 3 min
Employees from Middle Tennessee companies participating in diverse community service activities, showcasing teamwork and positive impact.

Middle Tennessee workplaces boost volunteer hours

In 2023, employees at Middle Tennessee's 'Top Workplaces' collectively volunteered over 150,000 hours, a 15% jump from the previous year, according to Nashville Post .

Marcus Ellery· Jun 8· 3 min