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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. 

Employee Engagement Strategies
Employee Engagement

The Best Employee Engagement Strategies

What are the employee engagement strategies that have helped Top Workplaces participants improve employee retention, boost motivation, and drive company success? Here we highlight many proven ideas you can implement starting today.

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Quiet Firing
Managers

Quiet Firing

Quiet firing is a buzzword that gained attention on the heels of quiet quitting. This blog post delves into the topic, including its meaning, typical examples, and how it can impact workplace culture. By recognizing the signs of quiet firing, employers can prevent this harmful practice and foster a workplace culture of employee engagement.

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Best Paying Manufacturing Jobs
Job Seekers

Top Paying Manufacturing Jobs in 2023

The manufacturing industry is advantageous and lucrative for job seekers. Whether you’re looking for a new job with or without a degree, here are the best, top-paying manufacturing jobs for 2023.

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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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Attracting Top Talent
Recruiting Talent

Recruiting Top Talent to Your Company

To stand out in today’s competitive market requires a multi-channel approach and a creative strategy. Here are tips to help you leverage your culture, build your employer brand, and step up your recruiting game.

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Workplace Culture in Uncertain Times
Workplace Culture

Company Culture in Uncertain Times

As HR and leadership professionals, it is essential to understand the importance of culture and take proactive steps to cultivate and maintain a positive culture, especially in times of uncertainty. Today’s most successful companies are doubling down on strengthening connections and giving employees a voice. Here are six best practices based on Top Workplaces research.

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Best Tech Companies to Work for
Technology

Best Tech Companies to Work for in the US

Like most industries, tech companies have shifted their mindset to embrace diversity, workplace flexibility, and excellent benefits. Known for fierce competition, a fast pace, and steady growth, tech companies offer exciting career options. Here we highlight 12 award-winning tech companies dedicated to prioritizing employee engagement and committed to building people-first cultures.

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Signs of a Bad Leader
Leadership

Signs of Bad Leadership

A bad leader is toxic for employee engagement and company growth. They consistently hurt performance, recruitment, and retention. It’s essential to be familiar with the warning signs of a bad leader and understand how to respond in a professional way. Here, we explore the qualities of bad leadership and the many reasons why it can be so dangerous for business.

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Highest Paying Finance Jobs
Job Seekers

Top Paying Finance Jobs in 2023

The finance industry attracts top talent with impressive compensation and benefits packages. 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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Companies Must Carefully Implement Return to Work
Return to Work

Companies Must Carefully Implement and Measure a Return-to-Office Life

Employers are looking to put more butts into office seats in 2023, reflecting the push and pull over working conditions in a post-COVID business environment. For leaders, it comes down to boosting productivity and building culture. But if companies want to meet employees where they are, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. And that might be ok. Here’s why.

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15 Signs You Are a Great Leader
Leadership

15 Signs You Are a Great Leader

The most effective leaders know what matters most to employees and put their people first. When it comes to the signs of being a great leader, there are many common characteristics. What are they, and how do these qualities help leaders improve employee engagement? This post explores the 15 signs of a great leader.

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Great Leadership Qualities
Leadership

Qualities of Great Leadership

There is a big difference between good leaders and great ones. This post explores characteristics that all great leaders share. Explore more about the qualities of great leadership and how to develop your leadership style. Even the smallest adjustment will help improve your employee engagement and retention.

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Highest Paying IT Jobs
Job Seekers

Highest Paying Information Technology (IT) Jobs in 2022

The technology industry is booming and will continue to grow with global development. Tech jobs provide people with competitive career growth, compensation, job security, and learning opportunities. Check out this year’s highest-paying IT jobs and all the other benefits they offer.

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Effective workplace communication
Communication

The Importance of Effective Workplace Communication

Communication is at the heart of every human interaction. In the workplace, it’s how work gets done, relationships are built, and cultures develop. This post explores everything you need to know about effective workplace communication, from its various forms to its benefits, and 11 strategies you can share with your employees to improve their performance and success.

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What Leaders Can Do to Improve Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement

What Leaders Can Do to Improve Employee Engagement

From better performance and productivity to lower turnover and absenteeism, employee engagement is an outcome measure that benefits both companies and employees. And while everyone across an organization plays a role, leaders are uniquely positioned to inspire employees to do their best work or push them to disconnect and disengage. Here we discuss how leadership influences employee engagement and share 12 best practices.

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What is Quiet Quitting
Employee Engagement

What is Quiet Quitting and How Should You Respond to It?

Quiet quitting is a hot topic these days, especially for leadership, managers, and human resources. So, what is quiet quitting? You might be surprised to learn that it has nothing to do with resignation letters or the reasons employees quit their jobs. It’s worse. But the good news is that you can take action to mitigate its root causes and re-engage your employees.

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Press Release

Energage Announces Recipients of October 2022 Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence Awards

Energage announced the winners of its Culture Excellence awards. The national employer awards highlight organizations that listen to employee feedback and drive people-first cultures. “Top Workplaces believe in the power of people-first cultures and have quantifiably higher levels of employee engagement than the average organization,” said Dan Kessler, Energage President.

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