We actively engage our employees through consistent feedback sessions, recognition initiatives, and collaborative team-building activities. We organize outings and celebrate key hospitality events, along with town hall meetings, to promote open communication and strengthen our sense of community. These efforts help create an environment where employees feel valued and supported in their professional development.

Some of the most significant HR challenges in the hospitality industry today include high employee turnover, talent retention, and adapting to changing workforce expectations, particularly in terms of work-life balance and career growth opportunities.

Teamwork activities include team-building retreats and social events designed to enhance collaboration and foster stronger connections among employees. Retreats focus on developing trust and communication through various challenges, while social events like team lunches and outings provide informal settings for personal connections. These initiatives build relationships, create a sense of belonging, and reinforce a positive workplace culture, ultimately strengthening teamwork and contributing to a more cohesive work atmosphere.

Our experience with the Best Places to Work certification journey has been invaluable. It provided insights into our organizational culture and highlighted areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing employee satisfaction and engagement.

For those looking to implement the certification process, my advice is to start by genuinely involving employees in the process. Gather feedback, focus on areas that need improvement, and communicate clearly about the benefits of certification. It’s a journey that requires commitment but can lead to significant rewards for the organization and its employees.

Employee engagement at Novo Nordisk Romania is built on a foundation of strong values, a respectful workplace culture, and consistent investment in personal and professional development. The organization fosters an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute to a shared mission of improving patients' lives.

The pharmaceutical industry, like many others, is navigating rapid change and rising expectations from employees regarding workplace flexibility, career growth, and meaningful work. At Novo Nordisk Romania, the challenge is met by creating a culture that blends performance with purpose, ensuring employees feel connected to both the business goals and the impact they have on society.

Teamwork is a central pillar of Novo Nordisk Romania’s culture. Employees have highlighted collaboration and the spirit of unity as some of the most rewarding aspects of working at the company. These elements are embedded in daily work life and strengthened through various initiatives that bring people together around shared goals.

Being certified as a Best Place to Work is a proud moment for the organization. The recognition was largely based on positive employee feedback collected through an anonymous survey, in which team members expressed high levels of satisfaction with their work experience. It confirms that the efforts to build a strong, inclusive, and engaging workplace are making a real difference.

The key is to truly listen to your employees and make their experience a priority. By fostering a people-first culture and staying committed to continuous improvement, organizations can not only achieve certification but also create lasting value for both their people and the business.

One of the goals of our recent rebrand to Daybright Financial was engaging our more than 1,400 team members around a common purpose and mission of simplifying health and financial wellness for all.  It aims to showcase the value we all collectively bring to our clients and consumers.  Day-to-day we actively engage all team members utilizing platforms that encourage peer-to-peer communication, collaboration, and recognition. Additionally, our internal communication efforts have ramped up over the last few years. We also conduct robust employee surveys to measure satisfaction and feedback, enabling the organization to continually adjust and evolve.

Integrating AI into work processes, translating employee data for decision making, closing the skills gap, effectively identifying and deploying internal talent, avoiding burnout, and navigating legal challenges and compliance issues.

Daybright is on a journey to bring small company teams together to work more effectively across a larger organization.  It’s a journey that encompasses encouraging, recognizing and rewarding operational collaboration, compliant system/data sharing, cross-selling, and philanthropic teamwork efforts.

The certification enabled us to check-in on the pulse of the organization and to assess the impact of our HR practices and policies and to identify our overall strengths and areas of opportunities. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase the great culture and environment we’ve built together. Additionally, it was fantastic to tie the certification with the launch of our new and fresh brand!

Be open-minded and brave enough to face new insights gained through the employee survey process and from external benchmarks.

We focus on open communication, recognizing achievements, provide growth opportunities, encourage feedback, and foster a positive work culture.

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Initially, we conducted comprehensive employee surveys to gather feedback on various aspects of workplace culture, benefits, and overall satisfaction. This feedback was critical in identifying strengths and areas for development. Throughout the journey, we implemented several initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and well-being. This included mentorship programs, flexible work arrangements, and wellness resources, all designed to foster a supportive work environment. The process also encouraged open communication, allowing employees to voice their opinions, leading to a greater sense of involvement in the organization’s mission. This transparency helped build trust and demonstrated our commitment to continuous improvement.

To implement the Best Places to Work certification successfully, start by securing leadership support and conducting pre-assessment surveys to identify improvement areas. Encourage open, anonymous feedback and maintain transparent communication throughout the process. Focus on the full employee experience, involve employees in creating solutions, and implement targeted initiatives based on survey results. Regularly monitor progress, celebrate milestones, and treat the certification journey as an ongoing commitment to enhancing workplace culture and employee engagement.

Tekwissen, employee engagement is not a checkbox, it is an everyday culture. We engage by listening, involving and appreciating. Through open forums, regular connects, learning opportunities and recognition rituals, we make sure every voice is heard and valued. From encouraging cross-team collaboration to leadership being accessible and involved, our goal is simple to make everyone feel like they truly belong. Engagement for us means creating an environment where people are not just productive, they are inspired.

One major challenge is keeping up with change. In industries like IT and staffing, the landscape evolves rapidly, be it hybrid work expectations, talent retention or mental health awareness.

Teamwork is not something we talk about it is something we live. At Tekwissen, we create spaces for people to connect not just over work, but over laughter, learning and shared experiences. From birthday and festival celebrations to wellness days, knowledge-sharing sessions and team games, our people find many ways to bond. Even our virtual teams stay connected through regular check-ins and creative team- building activities. Because when people feel like a team, they perform like one.

This journey has been one of discovery and pride. The Best Places to Work model is based on decades of research but what really makes it special is that it's built on real employee voices. Their feedback guided us, affirmed our strengths and highlighted areas for growth. It was not just a process, it was a mirror. It reminded us why we do what we do and reignited our commitment to doing it even better.

Achieving the Best Places to Work certification is more than just a proud moment. It is a reflection of who we are and what we stand for at Tekwissen. This milestone is a celebration of the culture we have carefully built over the years. One rooted in respect, trust, collaboration and the belief that when we put people first, success follows naturally. It was not just about ticking boxes or chasing a badge. This journey challenged us to pause and reflect to truly listen to our teams, celebrate what's working and acknowledge where we need to grow. And that in itself was powerful.

Start with intent. Don't do it for the logo, do it for learning. Be open, transparent and ready to act on feedback. Your people will tell you what they need if you are truly listening. And when they see that their voices matter, everything changes. The certification is the cherry on top. The real win is the culture you build along the way. At Tekwissen, we believe that best workplaces don’t just happen. They are built every day with care, commitment and community. And this certification? It's not the destination. It's proof that we are on the right path.

At Schneider Electric, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We maintain continuous, two-way communication to foster connection, transparency, and trust. Through a combination of face-to-face interactions such as town halls and open forums, and digital platforms like internal communication tools and real-time feedback channels, we ensure that every employee has a voice.

Our annual One Voice global engagement survey is a cornerstone of our active listening strategy. It provides actionable insights on key organizational pillars, helping us shape people-focused initiatives, strengthen our culture, and align employee needs with business objectives.

Moreover, we actively invest in career development, internal mobility, and leadership training, reinforcing a workplace where people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

The fast-paced nature of our industry, driven by digitalization, innovation, and sustainability, makes talent acquisition and retention highly competitive. As a global market leader, our people are constantly sought after, which puts talent retention and engagement at the top of our strategic agenda.

Earning the Best Places to Work certification, has been both a proud milestone and a strategic validation of our people-first culture. The process was clear and professionally managed, but more importantly, it gave us a platform to hear our employees, celebrate our strengths, and uncover areas for further enhancement.

The certification aligns seamlessly with our internal ambitions for continuous improvement, transparency, and trust. It has provided valuable benchmarks to guide our HR strategy, reinforce our commitment to well-being and inclusion, and motivate our teams with tangible recognition.

Approach the certification as more than a badge; it’s an opportunity to grow, listen, and improve. Be transparent in your intentions and communications, engage your people early, and highlight the “why” behind the initiative. Gather and share evidence of progress and best practices to inspire trust and collective ownership.

Most importantly, treat the feedback you receive as a strategic asset. Use it to guide meaningful action plans that reflect your values and employee expectations. Celebrate every step of the journey, not just the outcome, and recognize the role of your people in shaping a thriving workplace.