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An efficient organization makes good use of all its investments, turning a higher profit with less expense. And when people feel like they’re part of that winning team, they feel empowered to do what needs to be done for the organization’s mission.

In my work life, staff meetings often involve one or two long-winded colleagues telling war stories while the rest of us feel like POWs. At meetings for one volunteer gig, we’d advance an issue nearly to completion…and then stop just short of resolution.

Top Workplaces do things efficiently and well. Employees at Top Workplaces are 3.5 times more likely to strongly agree that “at this organization, we do things efficiently and well!!

We know culture impacts workplace referrals and retention, but what drives culture? How does an organization go from an inherited or accidental culture to one that’s intentional?

Does your workplace put enough into training and development? Done right, it eliminates skill gaps, teaches workers modern technologies, and helps employees become product experts. Read on to learn more!

Here are five new rules you need to follow to make your job search successful in 2019 and beyond.

There’s nothing better than an efficient meeting where goals are met in a cohesive, timely manner. So why are so many meetings painfully long and drawn out? It doesn’t have to be this way! With just a few tweaks to the overall structure of your gatherings, you (and your grateful coworkers!) can b...

So, as company leaders navigate the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, here are some imperatives and key questions to consider:

Top Workplaces excel at driving productivity. Energage survey data show when employees are asked whether they do things efficiently and well at their organization, 73 percent at aspiring organizations responded positively; that number jumps as high as 94 percent at Top Workplaces.

Managers have different responsibilities than employees in individual contributor roles. Balancing leadership demands with team support can present a unique challenge. Read on to learn more!

The architect and design sector look like its future may see a huge transformation post pandemic. Let's look at the new or additional skills architects and design professionals will need in a post-pandemic world.

Many workers are experiencing for the first time what it is like to turn a living room into an office—and discovering that they like it!

Soft skills are in demand, and may matter just as much, if not more than, hard skills. Here are the most in-demand soft skills employers are looking for and why they matter.

As obvious as it should be, the best way to engage employees is to listen to them.

Productivity is crucial to the success and growth of any organization. Productivity is not merely about working harder; it’s about working smartly and efficiently. 

It can be tricky to determine whether pursuing extra credentials outside of office hours can really help you get ahead in the office. The benefits, however, often outweigh the time and effort. Here are just a few reasons to consider getting a career or professional certification.

If the last 2 years has taught us anything, it’s that you MUST build resiliency into your company and your employees to remain strong. 

If your building is on fire, go grab a hose. It’s not the time to be drafting new architectural plans to make your business fireproof.

So, what exactly goes into creating a terrific workplace? Transactional approaches such as free lunches and bring-your-dog-to-work day, office parties — you name it — will be welcomed by your staff. But they only serve to build entitlement, not engagement.

Working remotely is nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition. Some have made the shift better than others. Click to see what managers should do to when staff is working remotely: