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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. 

Productivity

How to Improve Employee Productivity

Understanding how to improve employee productivity in the workplace helps individuals and the organizations they work for. It’s something that everyone benefits from knowing, and the rewards are significant. Especially in today’s competitive market, employees and organizations must maximize individual and collective performance. Here are 14 tips for improving productivity at your organization.

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Leadership

Ethical Leadership in the Workplace

Research shows that ethical leadership has serious benefits and is more widely practiced now than ever. Ethical leaders strengthen company morals, principles, and values. They follow a higher standard of conduct and encourage others to do the same. So, what is ethical leadership and why is it important? Read this blog post for the full rundown.

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Job Seekers

Writing an Effective Job Posting

To improve the recruitment process and stand out against the competition, companies must understand how to write an effective job posting and make it pop. A job posting includes a job description, but it goes much further than that. Like a job description, job postings explain the responsibilities, requirements, qualifications, and how to apply for the job. Here are 12 helpful tips for creating the most effective job posting.

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Employer Brand

Measuring and Analyzing Brand Reputation

These days, competition is fierce, no matter your industry. The most successful companies use positive brand reputation to boost their competitive edge and customer loyalty. Building a solid brand takes hard work, but the benefits are incomparable. Here, we explain how to measure brand reputation and conduct a thorough brand reputation analysis. Implementing these simple ideas can attract more business and strengthen company performance.

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Team Building

Team Building and Employee Engagement

Team building activities help build employee engagement. Intentional team building time strengthens trust, communication, and conflict resolution. Which, in turn, helps organizations function more collaboratively and productively. Because team building time helps people bond and collaborate better, it creates opportunities for more creativity and innovation. This article highlights the impact of team building and offers 11 team building activities for you and your company to try.

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Team Building

Building Effective Teams

To be truly effective, teams must be in sync, committed to shared, actionable goals, and confident about their contributions. That doesn’t happen independently, so it’s up to people in leadership positions to ensure everything operates smoothly. That way, teams save time and money, feel more productive, and have more to celebrate. This blog post covers what makes a successful team and how to build an effective team so you too can operate smoothly.

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Employee Sentiment
Employee Survey

Employee Sentiment

Understanding employee sentiment is like shining a spotlight on your organization’s heartbeat. You gain invaluable insights from benefits and policies to leadership effectiveness and workplace culture by tapping into it. This deeper understanding empowers leaders to create a more positive and supportive employee experience, ultimately fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, motivated, and ready to thrive. 

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Benefits

Non-Monetary Incentives

Non-monetary incentives can be an effective way to motivate employees and refresh your company’s perks and benefits. From extra time for passion projects and personalized gifts to professional development and flexible work arrangements, here are several ideas to boost satisfaction and productivity.

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Workplace Culture

Creating A High-Performance Culture

It’s essential to consider company culture when discussing overall business performance because culture impacts productivity and performance in a very tangible way. Building a high-performance culture takes time, planning and effort – but brings countless benefits for organizations and employees alike. Here, we dive into the high performance culture framework, definition, characteristics, and offer tips for improved performance.

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Job Seekers

Top Paying Jobs in Healthcare

For most people, finding a great job is about satisfying, engaging work. For others, it’s all about finding great pay. Pay is essential, no matter where you fall, especially in today’s volatile inflation and living costs. Whether you’re looking to make a career change or just graduating from college, learn more about the highest-paying jobs here. All 12 are in the healthcare industry.

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Do Employer Recognition Awards Matter
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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Recruiting Strategies
Employee Retention

14 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 14 of the most successful strategies for improving employee retention.

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B Corporation

How B Corps Lead the Way to Purpose-Driven Business

Energage is proud to be a certified B Corporation. This B Corp Month, Lisa Sordilla, Chief People Officer at Energage, shares how the movement aligns with Energage and its people-first mission. More than just a seal of approval, our participation in this movement is a way of life for us and a commitment to positively impacting the world through our decisions.

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Best Companies for Working from Home
Remote Work

10 Top Remote Companies in 2024

With a growing demand for workplace flexibility, the best work from home companies share a vision for the future of remote work and strive to foster engagement, regardless of where their employees may be located. Here we take a closer look at the top industries for remote work and highlight some of the award-winning Top Workplaces with a mostly remote or fully remote workforce.

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Companies with Flexible Work-Life Arrangements
Work-Life Flexibility

11 Top Companies with Workplace Flexibility in 2024

Companies are eager to improve employee retention by offering a better work-life balance than other organizations. Job sharing, flexible schedules, and shortened work weeks all fall under the umbrella of flexible work. Here are 11 companies ranked as the top workplaces with work-life flexibility, based on real employee feedback.

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Guide to Employee Well-Being
Employee Well-Being

A Guide to Employee Well-Being 

Employee well-being isn’t just a trend. It’s vital for employees, management, and senior leadership to understand how personal wellness impacts companies. Effective well-being programs boost brand reputation, company culture, engagement, and retention. Explore the benefits and importance of employee well-being programs, plus how to improve your own strategy.

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Guide to employee engagement surveys
Employee Survey

A Guide to Employee Engagement Surveys

Employee engagement surveys are a powerful tool for measuring what matters most to your workforce and improving your organization’s success. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create effective surveys and leverage the insights they provide to enhance your company culture.

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Strategies to Improve Training and Development
Training & Development

Improving Training and Development Strategies

Training and development programs have a positive impact on employee experience, boost productivity, and improve performance. The benefits of effective training strategies can also increase employee retention by showing employees you’re invested in their professional development. Here are twelve strategies you can use to improve your training and development efforts today.

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Employer Brand
Employer Brand

Building An Employer Brand

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 and a more successful recruiting strategy? Follow these simple steps for the best results.

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