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Employer Brand

How to Build and Drive Employer Brand: Five Simple Steps

In an era of unprecedented hiring challenges, a recent Top Workplaces Research Lab study reveals critical insights: Despite 80% of employers believing they effectively convey their company culture, only 30% of candidates share the same perception. Enter the game-changer: employer brand. Recent studies show it’s the key to attracting and retaining top-tier talent, setting your company apart. Ready to build an employer brand that drives a successful recruiting strategy? Dive in.

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November 17, 2023
Workplace Appreciation Ideas
Appreciation

Workplace Appreciation

When employees feel undervalued at work, they face a critical decision: stay and hope for change, or seek a more appreciative workplace somewhere else. The less they feel appreciated, more the allure of leaving grows. In this article, we dive into workplace appreciation, why it matters, and how to create a successful appreciation strategy. Plus, we’ve got more than three dozen ideas you can use to ensure your employees feel valued and motivated to excel each and every day.

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November 9, 2023
Companies That Understand Employee Recognition
Appreciation

6 Companies with Great Employee Recognition

Companies with the best employee recognition programs go beyond tangible benefits to make employees feel appreciated, valued, and motivated. They’re also more likely to stay with your company, significantly impacting employee retention. Here, we feature six award-winning Top Workplaces that rank highly for employee recognition and highlight employee rewards and recognition program examples.

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October 30, 2023
Top Workplaces USA
Employer Recognition

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. This post explores the diverse landscape of such awards, emphasizing the importance of understanding program nuances and their potential benefits for organizational success.

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October 21, 2023
What is Work-Life Flexibility
Work-Life Flexibility

What Is Workplace Flexibility?

Today’s modern organizations know that work-life flexibility is essential for a healthy, thriving, productive culture. Undoubtedly, it will continue to play an essential role for companies looking to attract talented employees and minimize employee turnover in the competitive market. Here’s what workplace flexibility is, why it matters, and tips for building a more flexible culture.

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October 20, 2023
Recruiting Strategies
Employee Retention

13 Strategies for Employee Retention

An effective employee retention program is essential for companies looking to attract top talent and reduce unwanted employee turnover. It’s also critical to business performance because it’s more efficient to retain your best employees than recruiting, onboarding, and developing new talent. Here are 13 of the most successful strategies for improving employee retention.

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October 10, 2023
Career Pages

The Best Company Career Pages of 2023

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 11 of the best Top Workplaces career pages exemplifying these best practices.

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October 3, 2023
Company Benefits

Employee Perks and Benefits

Employee perks and benefits are great tools for improving the employee experience, increasing loyalty, and keeping employees engaged. In this post, we highlight 18 of the best perks and benefits, how to differentiate between the two, and more.

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October 3, 2023
How Top Workplaces are Determined
Employer Recognition

How Top Workplaces are Determined

Because winning a Top Workplaces award is an outstanding achievement, we a lot of questions about the process. Here’s a little information to explain how it works.

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September 26, 2023
Leadership

The Importance of Leadership in the Workplace

Good leadership can motivate, inspire, and set positive examples for employees. Different businesses need different types of leaders, even multiple individuals with varied skills, to fit their unique needs. Read about the importance of leadership and how it impacts everyone.

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September 13, 2023
USA TODAY partners with Energage to celebrate Top Workplaces USA
Employer Recognition

Energage and USA TODAY Join Forces to Celebrate Top Workplaces Across America

The spotlight will shine even brighter on companies prioritizing their employees’ well-being, thanks to an exciting new partnership between Energage and USA TODAY. Energage, the HR technology and research company renowned for its employer recognition program, has joined the national media giant USA TODAY to publish the prestigious Top Workplaces USA award.

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September 6, 2023
Company Reputation Management
Company Reputation

Company Reputation Management

Potential customers and job seekers consider brand reputation when deciding whether or not to engage with your company. So how do you make sure that your company’s brand is strong and reputable?
From key terms and stats to tips and strategies, here’s your brand reputation management guide.

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August 10, 2023
What is pay transparency
Company Benefits

What is Pay Transparency?

Pay transparency helps organizations attract top talent and strengthen employee trust. It’s a great tool to keep organizations and individuals on the same page about hiring, growth, and development. In this blog post, we cover the different levels of pay transparency, the many company culture benefits, and how to overcome the challenges of implementing pay transparency at your organization.

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August 2, 2023
Accountability in Leadership
Leadership

Accountability in Leadership

Accountability in leadership is crucial as it fosters trust, encourages open communication, and drives organizational success. To be accountable as a leader, one must take ownership of successes and failures, actively seek feedback, and lead by example. Here we explore several ways leaders can be accountable, the common challenges, and how to overcome them.

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July 29, 2023
Guide to Measuring Workplace Productivity
Productivity

A Guide to Measuring Workplace Productivity

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business world, productivity has become a crucial factor that directly impacts the success and growth of organizations. Productivity is not merely about working harder; it’s about working smarter and more efficiently. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what workplace productivity is, why it is essential, and how to measure it.

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July 22, 2023
Promote DEI in Workplace
Diversity

How to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

Research shows that one of the qualities of a great workplace includes a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. It boosts employee trust and innovation, which directly impacts recruitment and retention efforts. Top Workplaces find success by prioritizing their DEI efforts and championing a people-centered culture.

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July 18, 2023
How to Improve Workplace Communication
Communication

How to Improve Workplace Communication

Effective communication is vital for success in today’s fast-paced business world. It fosters collaboration, enhances productivity, and cultivates a positive work culture. Here we’ll provide practical tips and strategies to optimize workplace communication, helping you unleash its transformative power. So let’s dive in and revolutionize how you connect, collaborate, and succeed!

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July 18, 2023
The Future of HR Tech & AI
HR Tech and AI

The Future of HR Tech & AI: Unlocking Potential and Addressing Challenges

Most workplaces are yet to fully embrace the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in HR, despite the growing attention and concerns surrounding this emerging technology. According to a recent Top Workplaces survey, organizations actively incorporate human resources technology but have been slow in adopting AI. Here’s what else the Research Lab survey uncovered.

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July 17, 2023
Best Companies for Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
Work-Life Flexibility

16 Best Companies for Work-Life Balance & Flexibility in 2023

A truly flexible workplace focuses on the quality and completion of work rather than where and when the work gets done. By prioritizing the employee experience, Top Workplaces out-produce, out-innovate, and out-deliver the competition. Here are 20 award-winning companies that recently earned accolades for their employees’ work-life balance and flexibility.

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July 13, 2023