Employee engagement

The number of U.S. small businesses has been reduced by 29% in the past year due to the COVID pandemic, according to data from Opportunity Insights.

The more organizations adapt to a remote workforce and introduce new technologies to help employees stay connected, the more opportunities are created for growth, development and success moving forward.

In honor of MLK Day, here are employers who are working to create a more inclusive workplace.

“A mission-driven culture, transparent leadership and career opportunities are always hallmarks of Best Places to Work winners,” says Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong.

It is critically important that leaders recognize and find creative ways to overcome the not-so-virtual burnout to engage effectively with colleagues and customers, while also remaining productive.

During times of social change, there is the potential for people to be exposed to events that register in a person’s brain and body as trauma. The negative affects can accumulate and have an impact on a person's work and well-being.

With COVID-19 infections on the rise, at-home testing is an accessible way to help employees stay safe and productive.

The pandemic has shifted employees’ desires toward more holistic well-being support, including help managing their emotional, social and financial health.

COVID-19 has forced companies to rethink how they express their appreciation toward employees during a challenging year.

Starbucks, Dominos and Prudential are just some of the employers that made changes to their benefits during the pandemic.