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

What Is Neurodiversity in the Workplace and Why Do Inclusive Environments Matter?
EY's neurodiversity models have generated over $1 billion in global value, demonstrating a powerful business case for inclusive hiring.

Beyond Workload: Hidden Factors Fueling Work Stress Revealed
Despite Safeguard Global piloting a four-day workweek in 2023, some employees secretly logged on Fridays, revealing that the root causes of work stress run deeper than just the number of hours.

Workplace productivity theater is stifling innovation and burning out employees in 2026.
A staggering 83% of employees admit to engaging in performative work behaviors, with 43% spending more than 10 hours each week on tasks designed to look busy rather than deliver real value, according

AscentHR names Shivaprasad Mundakana as future CHRO
AscentHR has announced Shivaprasad Mundakana as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, but his tenure won't begin until July 1, 2026 — nearly two years from now.

Future-focused HR strategies drive competitive advantage for 2026
Despite widespread fears of AI-driven job losses, AI-mature organizations are quietly increasing their hiring plans, signaling a strategic pivot towards growth rather than mere cost-cutting.

67 Companies Earn Top Workplaces 2026 Regional Recognition
Out of 1,964 regional organizations invited to survey their employees for the 2026 Top Workplaces list, only 77 agreed to participate, ultimately recognizing just 67 companies, according to The Virgin

Making Employee Mental Health Benefits Actually Work
Despite 98% of mid-to-large companies offering employee assistance programs, a staggering 96% of their workforce annually fails to use them.

First Horizon Earns 2026 Best Places to Work Recognition
At First Horizon Corporation, 82% of employees report it's a great place to work, significantly surpassing the 57% average for typical U.

AI in the Workplace: Boosting Productivity and Engagement
AI could generate an astounding $13 trillion by 2030, yet it also threatens to automate 300 million full-time jobs, creating a profound paradox for the modern workplace.

Hybrid Work: Challenges, Strategies, and Success
Experts warn that the implications of hybrid work are potentially as profound as those of Taylorism in the early 20th century, fundamentally reshaping how we work, according to Journal-buildingscities

2026 Best Places to Work Focus on Sustained Commitment Over Perks
In 2026, over 80 high school students joined internship programs at CLA, a firm just named a 'Best Company to Work For' by U.

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.

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 .

Poor leadership erodes worker fulfillment and engagement
A 17-year-old Subway employee was scheduled for 32 hours of work in a single week, on top of a 40-hour school week, pushing them to the brink of academic failure, according to TwistedSifter .

Marriott Exec Apts Bengaluru Names Rowena Rocha HR Director
Rowena Rocha assumed the role of Director of Human Resources at Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City in 2026, tasked with shaping the core workforce from talent development to leadership gr

Nextech3D Accelerates AR Solutions Growth with Strategic Spin-Outs
Despite serving giants like Amazon and Target and slashing its net loss by 71%, Nextech3D.

WTOP News Names TekSynap a 2026 DC Top Workplace
TekSynap has been named the 4th best workplace among the largest employers in the Washington D.

Best Places to Work Awards Focus on Culture, Rigor
Stocks at the 100 Best Companies outperform the market by a factor of nearly four times, according to Great Place to Work .

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

8 Hybrid Work Culture Strategies for 2026 Success
In a randomized control trial at Trip.

Workplace Investigations: Essential Guide for HR Compliance
A Melbourne early childhood teacher, dismissed despite a formal internal investigation, was found unfairly dismissed by the Fair Work Commission.

SEIL Energy Among India's Top Energy Workplaces Again
For two consecutive years, SEIL Energy has been recognized among India's top eight workplaces in the energy, oil, and gas sector by Great Place To Work, India, according to The Times of India .

NZ businesses face rising mental health issues, costing lost workdays.
New Zealand businesses are losing up to 94.

Ryan Named to 2026 Achievers A-List for Workplace Culture
Ryan has officially secured a spot on the prestigious 2026 Achievers A-List Awards.

Short breaks boost vigor and cut fatigue, study finds
Studies in 2026 reveal micro-breaks often have a non-significant effect on increasing overall work performance, despite employees feeling refreshed and less fatigued.

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 .

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

Redwood Living Inc. offers unique rental model and strategic market advantages.
Despite a crowded housing market, Redwood Living Inc.

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.

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