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Employees who feel valued because they are heard and appreciated by their employer bring their best to work each day. Supportive and enriching work environments lead to employee engagement, which leads to higher performance. The first step of a successful strategy is to measure engagement. Here’s how to do that quickly and accurately so you can focus on improvement.

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 five award-winning Top Workplaces that rank highly for employee recognition and highlight employee rewards and recognition program examples.

Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 4. It celebrates the feel-good connection between workers and the workplace. Yet, workplace appreciation shouldn’t be a single date on a calendar. Award-winning workplaces practice it year-round. And while there isn’t a single best way to show appreciation, we see common themes in the feedback we’ve studied from dozens of highly-rated workplaces.

Internal communication is the lifeblood of a company. It ensures everyone is connected and headed in the same direction, driving toward the same goals. When it’s effective, communication can also improve employee engagement. Energage recently published the Top Workplaces culture excellence award for communication. Here we highlight ten of the award-winning companies.

The current environment undeniably favors job seekers. Companies are responding to improve the candidate experience and emphasize that perks such as flexible schedules are emerging. And while this might be great news for people looking for new opportunities, there is work that still needs to be done. Here are some helpful tips and best practices that will make it easy to find a job you love.

Companies with the best training and development programs invest in their employees, and that’s a good indication of a leadership team that prioritizes a people-first culture. It can also lead to better employee retention and employee engagement. Here we highlight ten award-winning companies with the best training programs.

Employees are hunting for new opportunities that meet their growing list of needs, and that’s putting pressure on companies to prioritize workplace culture. The nation’s Top Workplaces already do this, and job seekers consider them great places to work. Here we highlight ten award-winning companies that have proven their commitment to a people-first culture.

Winners of the Top Workplaces for DE&I Practices national award excel at creating a productive and loyal culture. As a result, they experience many benefits, from attracting talent and minimizing turnover to higher employee engagement and revenue levels. Here we feature ten award-winning companies and highlight their DE&I efforts.

Employees who enjoy what they do experience a number of benefits including less stress and lower anxiety. They’re also happier, more productive, and motivated. But what’s the best way to find a job you love? This guide gives job seekers 12 helpful tips for uncovering what matters most in a career and best practices for going after it.

Companies that provide their employees with excellent compensation packages deserve to be recognized for their people-first efforts. Top Workplaces rewards these companies with credible employer recognition. Here are 10 Top Workplaces that strive to increase employee happiness and satisfaction.