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Exciting news! Rising has been named a 2024 Top Workplaces winner by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Directed by Energage, the Top Workplaces program celebrates organizations that prioritize people-first cultures, with honorees based solely on team member feedback. This is the third Top Workplaces award Rising has earned in the past six months, having been recently recognized as a premier regional workplace by the Chicago Tribune and a national winner by USA TODAY. Learn more about Rising's employee experience here: https://bit.ly/3WK4cIi #TeamRising #AlwaysRising #CultureMatters #EmployeeEngagement

There is a reason I have been here for th....um, since 19...um...well, they say time flies when you are having fun! This is the reason I have been at Smith Anderson since I moved here from the West Coast and for almost my entirety of career!!! Smith Anderson is again recognized for its outstanding workplace environment and culture by Business North Carolina magazine and Triangle Business Journal! For the second consecutive year, Business North Carolina has named the firm one of the state’s Best Employers, and for the fifth year in a row, Triangle Business Journal has called SA one of the Triangle’s Best Places to Work! These wins are the result of surveys that ranked best employers based on critical workplace factors such organizational health, leadership, employee engagement, work-life balance, compensation, training, benefits and corporate social responsibility.

🔥Don’t miss the chance to hear from one of the most dynamic voices in HR leadership—Jennifer Ashton—at the upcoming BWHR Conference! Jennifer is the HR Director for Consumer Corporate Functions at BT Group/EE. Prior to joining BT Group, she held several HR leadership positions at major organizations including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Amazon, and BBC News. Additionally, Jennifer has served in senior executive HR roles at two Boston-based private equity-backed companies, EditShare and Hydrow. She is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and is currently completing her Master’s in Executive Coaching at Hult Ashridge. TOPIC: “AFFINITY BIAS” Jennifer will dive deep into how affinity bias silently shapes hiring decisions, promotions, and even everyday interactions in the workplace. Drawing from her experience in both global corporations and private equity-backed firms, she’ll break down why addressing this bias is essential for creating truly inclusive environments where diverse talent can thrive. If you’re an HR professional, leader, or anyone passionate about workplace equity, this is a session you absolutely can’t afford to miss! Jennifer will unpack real-world challenges and deliver actionable strategies attendees can implement immediately. Secure your spot now—tickets are going fast, and this session is set to be a game-changer for anyone serious about transforming their workplace culture! Join us at the BWHR Conference and be part of this pivotal conversation. Don’t just witness the change—be part of it. Grab your tickets today and get ready to reshape the future of HR! Use promo code (bwhr15) for a 15% discount on your ticket and secure your spot today. Click the link below to view the agenda for the conference and register now! https://lnkd.in/dCAJjfzy #blackwomaninhr #bwhrconference2024 #networking #leadership #empowerment #humanresources #blackexcellence #inclusion #diversity #equality

Great article that highlights many of the reasons that I love being on team Kelvin!

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is honored to be among the 16 finalists for the “Innovative People Practices Award” at this year’s Engaging Pittsburgh Awards ceremony for our work involving Employee Resource Groups. Bestowed annually by the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association - PHRA, the award recognizes employers across Western Pennsylvania that demonstrate creativity in designing business practices that significantly contribute to organizational and employee achievements. PRT has five employee resource groups, including the Women’s, Pride at Work, Veteran's, African American/Black, and Father's ERGs. PRT’s employee resource groups are employee-led clubs formed around a shared identify, background or special interest. They give employees a platform to engage on a deeper level with colleagues who share aspects of their identity beyond conventional organizational structures. PRT’s employee resource groups serve as key drivers in fostering inclusivity, encourage an open dialogue, and inspire individual and organizational improvement. Winners of the Innovative People Practices Award will be announced at the PHRA Engaging Pittsburgh Awards celebration on May 16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh - Cranberry. #employees #employeeresourcegroups #finalist #recognition #prt #publictransit #equity #diversity

In today's world, there's a growing trend among potential employees, clients, and the public to scrutinize the companies they interact with. Recognizing the importance of exceptional workplaces, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group have researched and compiled America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024. These companies have prioritized creating outstanding work environments, resulting in more motivated employees. This commitment likely translates into stronger client relationships and higher retention rates, showcasing how superior workplaces benefit all stakeholders. A few of these exemplary workplaces below: Jetro Restaurant Depot - Brian, Ruben, Jaime, Chris Virginia Health Services - Mark, Heather, Eric, Kathryn WSS / Eurostar, Inc. - Roderick, Martha, Marie, Dina Entertainment Partners - Mark, Ana, Heather, Christopher https://lnkd.in/eV9r3k9W

We’re excited to announce that Best Employers Eastern Region 2025 is now open. Our flagship programme has been transforming workplaces for the better since 2012. We can’t wait to partner with this year’s participants as they start their Best Employers’ journeys. Based around a confidential survey, taking part will give your business deep insights into your teams’ views on culture, values and leadership. You’ll also receive a tailored report and action plan to help you boost productivity, retention and recruitment. Plus, joining Best Employers 2025 gives you access to a community of like-minded organisations working hard to create more inclusive and supportive cultures. Are you ready to join them? Find out more here: https://ow.ly/VW9m50UfLzw eras ltd Birketts LLP Mobas Group #bebestemployer #employeeengagement #workplacetransformation #businesssuccess #employeeengagementsurvey

𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗜𝗧! JBM Packaging awarded Top Workplaces 2024! Being named a Top Workplace is a big deal — only 126 companies made this year’s list. This is an incredible honor because it comes directly from the voices of the JBM team members. Find out why ---> https://okt.to/utQw1l #TopWorkplaces2024 #PurposeDrivenBusiness

Will you be a Best Employers winner from the Essex region next year? Best Employers’ mission is simple: to boost employee engagement with insights, tools and knowledge that transform workplaces for the better. That’s because engaged employees are proven to increase success. Companies with highly engaged employees outperform competitors by 147% (Forbes, 2021). Organisations with engaged staff are 21% more profitable and 17% more productive (Gallup, 2023). Employees committed to their companies put in 57% more effort and are 87% less likely to leave (PWC, 2023). Engaged teams see 81% less absenteeism and a 14% increase in productivity (Gallup, 2023). Look forward to speaking with businesses about this fantastic initiative and book a meeting with me to discuss. sarah.freeman@prs.uk.com Look forward to hearing from you!

We are delighted to share that Back Up has just won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight #Award for Best Place to #work for #Disabled Employees. The majority of our team either have or are affected by spinal cord injury. This lived experience shapes everything that we do including our approach to how we work. https://lnkd.in/dabJnVH3 The Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards survey uses 26 questions from WorkL's employee engagement survey, developed by behavioural scientists, data analysts, psychologists, business leaders, academics and other independent parties to most accurately monitor employee engagement, wellbeing and discretionary effort in the workplace. To achieve a high overall engagement score, an organisation must score well across a six-step framework: 1. Reward and Recognition 2. Instilling Pride 3. Information Sharing 4. Empowerment 5. Wellbeing 6. Job Satisfaction In a highly engaged workplace all six steps will be seen positively by employees, albeit to varying degrees. Each of WorkL’s Six Steps consists of between three and five key elements, which are measured on a 0-10 scale. An organisation’s overall engagement score is the sum of all question responses, divided by the maximum possible value as a percentage. The Sunday Times Best Places to Work survey asks employees to respond to statements including: - I am happy with the hours I work - I am fairly paid - I am recognised when I do something well - I do something worthwhile - I feel proud to work for my organisation - Information is regularly and openly shared with me - I have enough information (and training) to do my job - My views are heard at work - I understand the organisation’s plan - I am trusted to make decisions - I have what I need to do my job well - My employer cares for my wellbeing - I rarely feel anxious or depressed about work - I feel happy at work - I am treated with respect - I have a good relationship with my manager - I am being developed - I work in a well-run organisation To be successfully accredited as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, organisations must achieve a minimum 70 per cent overall engagement score. #STBPTW