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The best workplaces always look to improve. It’s a journey, not a destination. Even top-ranked companies will find things to work on in a process of continuous improvement.

Let us take a look at how the D.C. region's home improvement sector performed before, during, and what it will likely look like after the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

Company culture is a powerful force that can attract top talent, boost retention, and provide the competitive edge needed for exceptional growth.

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.

When employees are engaged in their work, they have passion, energy, and commitment. They bring their best to work every day, and they’ll go above and beyond for your organization.

For all the communication that happens around work, it’s amazing how much of it is not effective. The best companies know the importance of great communication. It drives collaboration, enhances productivity, and it cultivates a positive work culture.

As more and more companies face pressure to transform their performance, it is crucial for them to understand how proven change tactics increase their chances of success and how to avoid approaches that undermine many transformation efforts. Here are six tips that enable you to do this well.

$5.2 trillion. That’s the estimated value at risk from cybercrime over the next five years. To prevent donating to that figure, companies spend more on cybersecurity than ever before.

Leaders who are looking to improve employee engagement in their workplace would do well to consider these 12 tips.

In the professional field, I’ve started to get earnest about asking for more hard feedback from colleagues. The kind of information you hear when you ask people, “tell me what you really think.” “Don’t hold back.” I mean, I've been asking many people for this kind of feedback, lately. It’s addict...

The success of every employer depends on finding and hiring the right talent. That starts with effective recruitment. Hiring the wrong employees costs organizations valuable time and money

Employee well-being improves the work environment. Companies that prioritize employee well-being initiatives and integrate them into their culture achieve better productivity and performance.

If employee well-being and burnout are issues in your workplace, you are not alone.

With increased attention on employee well-being and burnout, we wanted to learn more. A recent Energage study of more than 240,000 workers indicates employees do seem to be struggling.

For many, improving work-life balance is an elusive goal. Our always-on culture means employers expect employees to take more work home. It’s no wonder 89 percent of Americans say work-life balance is a problem. How can we improve our work-life balance when there is so much work and life in need ...

Encouraging new ideas throughout the organization benefits company performance and helps employees reach their full potential. Read on to see how!

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!

The way organizations treated their employees in the first five weeks of the 2020 pandemic will likely have an impact on their brand for the next five years.

Workers want leaders who get what is going on. Clued-in leaders not only command the respect of employees but are better able to make smart decisions.

Encouraging new ideas at work starts with your organization’s culture, and that starts with leadership.