Top Workplaces Blog

Elevate your workplace culture with exclusive insights and actionable tips from the nation’s leading employer recognition program.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Why Do Employer Recognition Awards Matter?

In the pursuit of brand recognition, organizations turn to employer recognition awards for credible third-party validation. Beyond being shiny plaques, these awards signify legitimacy and industry leadership. 

Employer Branding

Best Company Career Pages

Employer branding plays a big role in employee recruitment and retention. Because a careers page serves as an introduction, the better your page is, the better candidates you attract. Here, the Top Workplaces blog explores more about career page design and 7 of the best Top Workplaces career pages exemplifying these best practices.

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Attracting Top Talent
Recruiting Talent

Recruiting Top Talent to Your Company

Often, HR teams overlook minor tweaks that could make a huge difference not just for their hiring rate but for long-term retention. No matter how busy or quiet the hiring market becomes, these are the top 12 ways to recruit and retain talented employees. These tactics are data-backed, so you can focus on attracting and onboarding top talent – not scheduling more lackluster interviews.

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Workplace Culture

How to Improve Company Culture

Research shows that company culture significantly impacts business performance and employee engagement. Measuring and improving culture attracts top talent and strengthens current employee trust. Here, we cover the basics of company culture, why it’s essential, and how you can create a more positive workplace.

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Employee Breakup & Retention
Employee Retention

Employee Retention: Best Practices to Keep Your Talent

It’s not a matter of if turnover will happen — it’s whether you can stop it in time. This post explores why employees are leaving and offers practical strategies to retain your best talent. By taking the right steps now, you can build a workplace culture that keeps employees engaged and committed for the long run.

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Appreciation

Workplace Appreciation Ideas

Want to keep your best employees engaged and motivated? Workplace appreciation is a great place to start. In this blog, we share insights from the Top Workplaces Research Lab, plus 15 easy, impactful ways to make your employees feel valued — just in time for Employee Appreciation Day!

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Employer Brand

9 Signs Your Employer Brand Is Costing You Talent (And How to Fix It)

You’ve done everything to attract top talent — polished job postings, competitive pay, a great culture. But the right candidates aren’t biting. Chances are, employer brand mistakes are costing you top talent. Here we highlight the signs your employer reputation is hurting your recruitment efforts and share practical tips for fixing it.

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Appreciation

Employee Recognition: Improve Your Workplace Culture in 2025

Employee recognition is critical for engagement and retention. In a recent Top Workplaces survey, 60% of respondents said their organization has increased employee appreciation and recognition efforts post-pandemic. Here, we highlight the importance of employee recognition, data-driven best practices, and real world examples. Learn more to boost your company culture in 2024.

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Job Seekers

Highest Paying Finance Jobs in 2025

Understanding the expected salary ranges and required industry skills is an essential first step in finding a job you love. You can also explore award-winning Top Workplaces in finance to identify companies with people-first cultures that align with your goals and values.

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Top Workplaces

Best Workplace Cultures in Finance

Most finance jobs get a bad a reputation of long hours and limited work-life flexibility. But a new generation of finance companies is changing that stigma. Here are some noteworthy Top Workplaces for Financial Services award winners who are doing just that.

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Finance Industry

How to Get a Job in Finance (With or Without Experience)

The finance industry is, and will continue to be, a great place to find a job. But the competition is fierce. From preparing a resume to finding a mentor and acing an interview, these 9 tips will help you land your dream finance job in 2025 and stand out to hiring orgs.

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Managers

Top 15 Qualities of a Good Manager in 2025

Managers have a major impact on an organization, from employee performance and engagement to retention. Here we highlight 15 qualities of good managers and then discuss the common red flags, how to measure effectives, and offer tips to help you hire the best future leaders.

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Employee Well-Being

Workplace Incivility, Isolation Threaten Employee Well-Being Beyond Politics

The 2024 presidential election served as a lightning rod for bigger issues in the workplace. New research by Energage and the Top Workplaces Research Lab shows a silent divide where employees face challenges discussing political and social issues on the job. Here, Bob Helbig, Media Partnerships Director at Energage, dives into what these survey insights mean.

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Events

Surviving to Thriving: Transform Your Culture | Mo and Energage Webinar 11/12

Are you struggling to turn your aspirations for company culture into an engaging, authentic experience for your employees? In today’s competitive talent market, organizations are no longer competing solely on compensation – they’re competing on culture. Join us for an exclusive webinar where Energage and MO will reveal proven strategies to turn your cultural vision into reality.

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