Talent Retention

Lyndhurst, N.J. – November 02, 2026 -- Only about 16% of 38 higher education institutions surveyed by Marts&Lundy offer incentive compensation to advancement staff, while more than 40% of those without a program are considering one, according to a new benchmarking study from the fundraising consultancy.

The report, Incentive Compensation in Higher Education Advancement, revisits research the firm first published in 2016. It covers program eligibility, structure, performance measures and perceived outcomes. Marts&Lundy conducted the research through an online questionnaire in summer 2026, covering public and private institutions with and without programs.

MCLEAN, Va. – October 28, 2026 -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) took the No. 1 spot on Great Place to Work's inaugural U.S. Best Workplaces in Hotels & Resorts list, with 95% of its team members calling it a great place to work. The ranking is based on feedback from Hilton team members across the U.S.

Survey scores reach 95% to 97% on three measures

According to Great Place to Work, 97% of Hilton team members say they are made to feel welcome. A further 96% say they feel pride in the company's accomplishments.

Laura Fuentes, Hilton's chief human resources officer and head of Hilton Supply Management, said Hilton's greatest strength remains "the people who create the human connections at the heart of hospitality." Kim Peters, EVP of Global Brand Insights and Growth at Great Place To Work, said the new list lets the organization build on its existing hospitality expertise.

Chicago – October 17, 2026 -- Early-tenure attrition at key Advocate Health sites fell from more than 70% to as low as 16% after the system added coaching for new hires. The result is one of several outcomes in a Brandon Hall Group review of 27 HCM Excellence Awards Excellence in Practice blueprints from 11 patient-care organizations. The firm presented the review at the WMHH Summit in Chicago.

Ascension and Acibadem tie human skills to observable behaviors

Ascension's Elevated Service Actions initiative translated service commitments into six observable behaviors. Leaders reinforced one behavior per month through huddles, staff meetings and coaching. The case reported a 13-point improvement in care team responsiveness and nearly five points in clinician interaction scores.

Rancho Cucamonga – October 16, 2026 -- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) ranked No. 34 on the 2026 Fortune and Great Place To Work Best Workplaces in Health Care list, its fifth consecutive year on the ranking.

Employee survey returns 87% favorable rating at IEHP

The 2026 Great Place To Work survey went to more than 3,800 IEHP team members. In the survey, 87% of respondents said the health plan is a great place to work. IEHP earned Great Place To Work certification in April for the sixth year in a row.

Tampa – October 14, 2026 -- Transflo has been named a 2026 "Top Company for Women to Work in Trucking" by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), marking its second consecutive year on the list.

Selection draws 18,000 votes and names 106 companies

The program, launched in 2018, uses a two-step selection process. Nominations are reviewed against the program's criteria, then validated by an industry-wide vote. More than 18,000 transportation professionals cast ballots in June, and 106 companies made the 2026 list.

The recognition honors companies whose cultures support gender inclusion, flexible work requirements, competitive compensation and benefits, professional development, and career advancement.

Plover, Wisconsin – October 13, 2026 -- More than 18,000 votes were cast in this year's "Top Companies for Women to Work in Trucking" program, which Redefining the Road magazine, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), used to release its 2026 list.

The program is in its ninth year. The magazine created the award in 2018 to support WIT's mission of promoting companies focused on the employment and advancement of women in trucking, according to Lana Nichols, interim president and CEO of WIT.

Voting by industry professionals determines the Elite 30

Every nomination is evaluated against established criteria before transportation professionals from across the industry vote on the final honorees, according to Brian Everett, group publisher and editorial director of Redefining the Road. The companies with the most votes make up the "Elite 30" of the 2026 list.

Hyattsville, Md. – October 07, 2026 -- Home Genius Exteriors has ranked #1 on the Fortune Best Small and Medium Workplaces in ConstructionTM 2026 list, marking its fifth consecutive year on the ranking. The company also placed #2 on the Fortune Best Medium WorkplacesTM 2026 list and #64 on the 2026 PEOPLE® Companies that Care list. Great Place To Work® and Fortune announced the rankings, which were compiled from confidential survey responses collected from 64,000 employees across the U.S. construction industry.

Home Genius Exteriors extends its workplace streak to five straight years

The Hyattsville, Maryland-based home improvement company first appeared on the Best Workplaces in Construction list in 2022 and has repeated the recognition every year since, through 2023, 2024, 2025, and now 2026. Home Genius Exteriors provides roofing, siding, windows, exterior doors, gutters, and attic insulation services to homeowners across multiple states.

Southampton, England – September 18, 2026 -- Nearly 40% of data centre professionals in Europe and the US plan to change jobs within the next 12 months, despite most having received a pay rise in the past year, according to DataX Connect's 2026 Data Centre Salary Survey of more than 1,700 professionals across the UK, Europe and the United States.

Pay rises fail to stop nearly 40% of staff from job hunting

38.8% of permanent professionals in Europe and 37.8% in the US intend to switch companies within a year, even though 65% of European and 71% of US respondents saw a salary increase over the past 12 months. In Europe, career development is now the top reason for leaving, cited by 36.0% of respondents. In the US, salary remains the leading factor at 31.4%, with career development close behind at 29.5%.

Cary, N.C. – September 17, 2026 -- Mattamy Homes, North America's largest family-owned homebuilder, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Raleigh/Durham by Triangle Business Journal for the sixth consecutive year, placing it among 50 total honourees.

Independent survey drives the recognition

The award is based on an independent employee survey administered by Quantum Workplace, evaluating factors including employee engagement, workplace culture, trust and leadership effectiveness across Mattamy's Raleigh Division.

Leadership ties the win to workforce retention strategy

Bob Wiggins, President of Mattamy's Raleigh Division, said the recognition reflects contributions from staff across the division rather than any single team. He said the company remains focused on maintaining a supportive, collaborative culture as it continues to grow, aiming to help employees build long-term careers within the organization.