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95% of leaders at Best Companies to Work For® believe that that being recognized for workplace initiatives positively impacts the bottom line.  Last fall, when Great Place to Work® announced the World’s Best Multi-National Workplaces, we took the time to ask their leaders a few questions about workplace culture and employee programs.  Let the following info-graphic by Burson-Marstellar show you why leaders believe it is good to be a great workplace:  

I recently came across an article in the Motley Fool that reiterated what we here at Great Place to Work® have been saying all along- a great workplace makes for a successful business.

The article, Do Happy Employees Make Happy Shareholders written by John Maxfield, begins with a brief history of labor in the United States.

It is no wonder that SAS continues to top the 2012 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, ranking #3 on this year’s list. The software company sets aside a budget exclusively for employee appreciation and ensures that no one, including housekeeping, is left out. After focusing on Recruitment and Leadership Development this week, we conclude our three-part series on Best Practices with Employee Recognition.

How Leadership Credibility, Trust and Employee Communications Overshadow Company Benefits at Great Workplaces

Five CEOs of “FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work for” share their experience and tips on building an exceptional workplace culture at the 2012 annual Conference

Several companies consistently rank high on the 2012 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), #2 Best Company, is a great example. If you take a closer look, you’ll see some of the best practices that explain why they ranked so high on the 2012 list. Today we’re going to focus on Leadership Development at BCG.

Now that the 2012 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list has been announced, the real fun begins! We can now take a look inside some of the top companies and see what policies were implemented to help score such coveted positions on our 2012 list. Today’s topic: Recruitment.

IT Shines on FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®

Great Place to Work® predicts workplace culture to take center stage as fight for talent heats up!

The results of the 2012 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® are in! Reviewing the aggregate data for the past five year’s list makers (2007-2011) and comparing it to the 2012 data, several trends did indeed emerge…

Researchers Adam Grant and Francesca Gino provide interesting evidence to support that A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way: Explaining Why Gratitude Expressions Motivate Prosocial Behavior.

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for this month’s announcement of the 2012 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®. I am especially excited to learn which emerging trends have placed this year’s winners ahead of the game.